SAvE THESE INSTRuCTIONS.
General dangers & Warnings
In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly, and operation of the personal oxygen station, these instructions MUST be followed:
dANGER-NO SMOKING
dANGER
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Electric Shock Hazard. Do not disassemble. The DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station contains no user serviceable parts. If service is required, contact
your DeVilbiss provider or authorized service center.
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Fire Hazard. Do not lubricate. Do not allow grease or oil from your hands or other source to come into contact with the regulator or cylinder valve connection.
These solutions may be flammable and cause injury.
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Keep the personal oxygen station at least 5 feet (1.6 m) from hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame. Position your unit at least 6 inches (16 cm)
from walls, draperies, or any other object that might prevent the proper flow of air in and out of your oxygen station. The oxygen station should be located so
as to avoid pollutants or fumes.
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Oxygen causes rapid burning. Do not smoke while your personal oxygen station is operating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy. Keep
the oxygen station at least 5 feet (1.6 m) from hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.
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Do not lay the cannula down while the cylinder is delivering oxygen. High concentrations of oxygen can cause rapid burning.
WARNING
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Do not install, assemble, or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction manual and the oxygen cylinder warning label. If
you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact your provider or technical personnel if applicable before attempting to install
or use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
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The use of this device is limited to an oxygen patient. Cylinders MUST be used ONLY by an oxygen patient and are not to be distributed to any other indi
vidual for any purpose.
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Do not use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by DeVilbiss.
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NEVER block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air opening may be blocked. Keep the openings
free from lint, hair and the like.
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If the oxygen station has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has been submersed in water, do not
use and call a qualified techni c ian for examination and repair.
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If any leakage of the oxygen cylinder is detected, do not attempt to use the cylinder. Turn the rotary selector on the regulator to "OFF" and close the cylinder
valve. If leakage per sists, place the cylinder outdoors and notify your Home Health Care Provider or Service Representative of this condition.
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The personal oxygen station is equipped with a High Pressure Relief Valve to ensure the user's safety. When activated, this safety feature will make an
extremely loud noise. If this noise occurs, turn the unit off and contact your Home Health Care Provider or Service Representative.
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Before moving or repositioning the personal oxygen station, always disconnect the AC power cord. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or
personal injury.
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C hildren should always be supervised around the personal oxygen station. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
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I mproper use of the power cord and plugs can cause a burn, fire, or other electric shock hazards. Do not use the unit if the power cord is damaged.
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For your safety, the oxygen cylinder must be used according to the prescription determined by your physician.
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Under certain circumstances, oxygen therapy can be hazardous. Seeking medical advice before using oxygen is advisable.
WARNING - HANdLING WARNINGS
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U se extreme care when handling and filling an oxygen cylinder. Full oxygen cylin d ers are under pressure and can become a projectile if dropped or
mishandled.
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N ever transport the oxygen station with a cylinder connected to it. Injury or damage can occur.
Cautions & Notes
CAUTION–Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on order of a physician.
NOTE– Do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch. No other appliances should be plugged into the wall outlet.
NOTE– The plug on the DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station has one blade wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a wall
outlet only one way. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Provider Checklist
Before leaving a DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station with a user, the following checklist MUST be completed:
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Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, do not use. Contact DeVilbiss for further instructions.
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Make sure the hydrostatic test on the oxygen cylinder has not expired.
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Instruct the user on the safe operation of the personal oxygen station and review ALL warnings.
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Leave a copy of this instruction guide with the user.
NOTE– DeVilbiss recommends leaving a full cylinder of oxygen with the patient AFTER setting up the personal oxygen station, and instructing the patient to always keep a
filled cylinder on hand.
INTROduCTION
This instruction guide will acquaint you with the DeVilbiss iFill Personal Oxygen Station. Make sure that you read and understand this guide before operating your oxygen station.
Important safeguards are indicated throughout this guide; pay special attention to all safety information. Contact your DeVilbiss equipment provider should you have any questions.
NOTE
– All references to cylinder throughout the guide represent an oxygen cylinder.
Indications for use
The Model 535D Oxygen Cylinder Filling System is intended for use in supplying pressurized oxygen to fill oxygen cylinders for patients' ambulatory use. The device is
intended to provide 93% (±3%) oxygen. This device can be used in homes, nursing homes, patient care facilities, etc.
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