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Stowage during Aircraft Movement - During movement on the surface (pushback from
the gate and taxi), take-off, and landing, the Zen-O™ POC must be stowed properly and
in such a manner that it does not restrict passenger access to any exit or the aisle in
the passenger compartment. Additional seating restrictions may be necessary to comply
with these FAA safety rules. For example:
1. Some seats on an aircraft, such as bulkhead seats, may or may not have approved
stowage space to accommodate a Zen-O™ POC during movement on the surface,
take-off, and landing. Therefore, the Zen-O™ POC may not be able to be stowed
properly during these phases of flight if the Zen-O™ user occupies those seats. In this
case, a seating restriction may apply
2. During movement on the surface, take-off, and landing, the nasal cannula tubing that
is used to dispense oxygen from your properly stowed Zen-O™ POC may not stretch
across the row in such a way as to restrict passenger access or become a tripping
hazard in an evacuation. You must not restrict another passenger's access during
these phases of flight. In this case, a seating restriction may be required to comply
with an FAA safety rule. For example, if all seats in the row are occupied, the appro-
priate seat for the Zen-O™ POC user would be a window seat.
3. An operator can only establish seating restrictions based on FAA safety rules. The
examples above represent some, but not all, scenarios to consider.
IMPORTANT: A general airline policy that all passengers who board the aircraft with a
Zen-O™ POC must occupy a window seat, without regard to the specifics of the individual
situation, would be inconsistent with FAA requirements.
8 .2 .5 . Cabin Depressurisation
There is no danger posed by a Zen-O™ POC that is operating during a loss of cabin pres-
sure. However, in the case of loss of cabin pressure (rapid or slow), you should use the
oxygen masks that deploy until the aircraft stabilises.
8 .2 .6 . Use of Aircraft Electrical Power
There is no requirement for operators to provide aircraft electrical power to a Zen-O™
POC user. Electrical outlets on board aircraft are considered nonessential equipment and
are not required by the applicable certification or operational rules. In addition, electri-
cal malfunctions in aircraft systems may require the power source to these outlets to be
deactivated on the ground or in flight for the safety of the flight. Due to this statement,
the Zen-O™ POC should only be operated off battery power while on board aircraft. You
should never rely upon onboard aircraft electrical power being available during a flight
8 .2 . 7 . Smoking
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to re-
sult in serious injury or death of the patient and others from fire. Do not allow smoking or
open flames within 10 feet of the portable oxygen concentrator or any oxygen carrying
accessories.
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