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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 lite™ 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 ﬂ ight. 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

appropriate seat for the Zen-Olite™ 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lite™ POC must occupy a window seat, without regard to the speciﬁ cs of the indi-

vidual situation, would be inconsistent with FAA requirements.

8.2.5. Cabin Depressurisation

There is no danger posed by a Zen-Olite™ POC that is operating during a loss of cabin

pressure. 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lite™

POC user. Electrical outlets on board aircraft are considered nonessential equipment and

are not required by the applicable certiﬁ cation or operational rules. In addition, electrical

malfunctions in aircraft systems may require the power source to these outlets to be de-

activated on the ground or in ﬂ ight for the safety of the ﬂ ight. Due to this statement, the

Zen-Olite™ 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 ﬂ ight

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 ﬁ re. Do not allow smoking or

open ﬂ ames within 10 feet of the portable oxygen concentrator or any oxygen carrying

accessories.

8.3. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Requirements

Detailed information that is pertinent to passengers using respiratory devices, including

Zen-Olite™ POCs, may be obtained from the TSA at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-

procedures.

The following general security screening considerations apply to Zen-Olite™ POCs:

1. The limit of one carry-on and one personal item (e.g., purse, briefcase, or computer

case) does not apply to medical supplies, equipment, mobility aids, and/or assistive

devices carried by and/or used by a person with a disability.