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Concentrators are environmentally fussy

Concentrators have some environmental requirements, and if you don't cater to them, your concentrator will probably get sick and may even die. To ensure that your concentrator is in the correct environment, do the following:

• Provide good air quality. After you connect the cables, you don't have to manage the concentrator - no baby-sitting is required. That means you can tuck it away somewhere, but you must provide a dry (not humid), dust-free environment.
• Avoid covering the concentrator. Don't place it in a drawer, and don't wrap it in plastic to avoid dust - it needs circulating air to prevent overheating.
• Avoid excessive heat. Keep the concentrator away from direct sunlight, radiators, heaters, and any other heat sources.
• Avoid proximity to other electrical devices. Don't put the concentrator next to fluorescent lights, radios, or transmitting equipment.