Using Your M50 Oxygen Concentrator - GCE Healthcare M50 Manual De Usuario

TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
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ENVIRONMENT
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2. USING YOUR M50 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

WARNING: Do not use extension cords or electrical adapters.
1. Choose a location for your concentrator that allows it to draw in air freely. Make sure the device is at
least 30 cm away from walls, furniture, curtains, or any other item that may restrict airfl ow to the device.
Do not place the device near any heat source.
2. After reading and understanding the contents of this manual, plug the power cord into a grounded wall
outlet.
3. Do either Step A or Step B below.
A. If you are not using a humidifi er, connect your nasal cannula to the oxygen outlet.
B. If you are using a humidifi er, follow the steps below:
i. Remove the humidifi er cap by turning it counter clockwise.
ii. Fill the humidifi er bottle with distilled or cooled, pre-boiled water between the min and max mark-
ings.
iii. Replace the humidifi er cap and tighten until secure.
iv. Mount the fi lled humidifi er on top of the M50 Oxygen Concentrator using the hook and loop fas-
tener.
v. Tighten the hook and loop fastener to secure the humidifi er to the device.
vi. Connect the cannula to the oxygen outlet and humidifi er inlet.
NOTE: Replace the water in your humidifi er bottle on a daily basis.
4. Press the power switch to the On [I] position.
5. After turning on your M50 Oxygen Concentrator, allow at least 30 minutes for oxygen delivery to reach
optimal concentration.
6. If using a humidifi er, make sure that the humidifi er bottle is secure:
a. Use your fi nger to gently block the oxygen outlet on the humidifi er bottle for 20 seconds.
b. Once the fl oat in the fl ow meter drops to the bottom of the gauge, remove your fi nger.
c. If the bottle makes a whistling sound - it means that the humidifi er is properly secured to your
device.
d. If you cannot hear this sound, remove the humidifi er bottle, unscrew the cap, replace tightly and
repeat the above test.
e. If no whistling sound is heard after taking these steps, contact your home care provider.
7. Adjust the oxygen fl ow so that the fl oat mark is centered on the line marking the fl ow rate prescribed
by your physician:
a. Turn the fl ow control dial clockwise to increase the output fl ow rate.
b. Turn the fl ow control dial anti-clockwise to decrease the output fl ow rate.
8. Connect your oxygen tube to the oxygen outlet and put on your cannula as directed by your home care
provider.
9. When you are not using the oxygen concentrator, press the power switch to the Off [O] position to turn
off the power.
OPERATING
10°C to 37°C (50°F to 98°F)
15% to 95%,
no condensation
0 to 1828 meters
80 kPa ~ 101 kPa
Dry, well-ventilated,
dust-free and pollution-free
Away from electromagnetic inter-
ference
North America: 115V, 50Hz
Rest of the world: 230V, 50Hz
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TRANSPORT
AND STORAGE
-30°C to -70°C (-22°F to -94°F)
15% to 95%,
no condensation
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80 kPa ~ 101 kPa
Placed upright and vertical at all
times
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