Before Using This Oxygen Concentrator; Introduction - GCE Healthcare M50 Manual De Usuario

WARNING: In high concentrations, oxygen vigorously accelerates combustion. Patients must make all eff orts
to reduce the risk of fi re when undergoing oxygen therapy.
WARNING: This oxygen concentrator and all its components - including cannulas, connections and power
cords - must be kept away from all sources of heat, open fl ame, sparks and static electricity.
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WARNING: Do not smoke or allow others to smoke while you are undergoing oxygen therapy. Do not smoke
or allow others to smoke in the same room as the oxygen concentrator and accessories.
WARNING: Oils and greases are prone to strong spontaneous combustion when exposed to oxygen under
pressure. To avoid the risk of fi re and personal injury, do not use oils and greases on or around the oxygen
concentrator.
WARNING: This device is not suitable for use in the presence of a fl ammable anesthetic mixture with air,
oxygen or nitrous oxide.

1. INTRODUCTION

Your healthcare professional has determined that supplemental oxygen is of benefi t to you and has pre-
scribed an oxygen concentrator set at a specifi c fl ow setting to meet your needs. Do not change the fl ow or
duration settings unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so.
Please read and understand this entire manual before using the device.
INTENDED USE
The M50 Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen to patients requiring oxygen
therapy. The device is not intended to be life supporting or life sustaining.
ABOUT YOUR M50 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
The M50 Oxygen Concentrator delivers highly concentrated oxygen to patients requiring oxygen therapy.
The device concentrates oxygen from the air for medical uses through a process called pressure swing
absorption. Your home care provider will show you how to use your M50 device and will be able to answer
any questions you may have.
PARTS OF YOUR M50 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

BEFORE USING THIS OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

Oxygen outlet
Flow meter
Flow control dial
Power switch
Filter access panel for air fi lter
Two stage paper fi lter
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