How to Use the Inogen Home Oxygen Concentrator?
The concentrator must be placed in a well-ventilated area so that the exhaust and air intake are easily accessible. Maintain a distance of at least 6 inches between the oxygen concentrator and walls, curtains, furniture, or any other object that can get in the way of air intake to the device.
- Check to ensure the intake filter and particle filter are in place before turning on the device.
- Check the user manual if you want to use the humidifier bottle and ensure that you have placed it in its designated location. Otherwise, you can connect the nasal cannula tubing directly to the nozzle fitting which is situated at the top of the Inogen At Home oxygen concentrator.
- Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet on the wall and the other end to the back of the concentrator and turn on the switch associated with the wall outlet.
- Now, press the ON/OFF button on the oxygen concentrator to turn on the device. You will see all the indicator lights illuminating for a short while and hear a single short beep.
- Set the device according to your prescription. See the default settings on the display and adjust accordingly. The green LED will indicate that you achieved the desired flow rate of oxygen.
- After selecting the prescribed setting, wait about 5 minutes until the device achieves those settings. After you see the green LED flashing, you may begin your therapy.
- Check the tubing for any damage, pinching, or kinking.
- Ensure that the nasal cannula is delivering oxygen. The green LED will indicate whether the oxygen is flowing or not.
- Once done with the therapy, you can turn off the device by pressing the ON/OFF button.
