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Safety
Operations
• WARNING: Do not use the ventilator outside the clinical indication as described in this
user guide.
• WARNING: Never use the ventilator as an emergency transport ventilator. Use the
ventilator only in a healthcare-type facility.
• WARNING: Always examine the patient first when an alarm is activated.
• WARNING: Always install and operate the ventilator according to the environmental
conditions specifications in this user guide.
• WARNING: Position the ventilator so that the display is turned away from patient's view.
Patient may have disrupted rest and develop anxiety as a result of excessive lights from
the display.
• WARNING: Do not cover or place the ventilator in an area that will compromise access to
the patient or other equipment. Injury may occur to the patient, or operator, in the event
ventilator cables or accessories become entangled.
• WARNING: During use, do not cover or place the ventilator in an area that will
compromise the entry of fresh air to the ventilator. Reduction in the fresh air intake will
affect ventilation to the patient.
• WARNING: Equipment may malfunction due to inadequate space or interference with
other equipment.
• WARNING: Do not cover the ventilator or block any intake or exhaust openings, thereby
causing the equipment to overheat, and thereby interfering with patient ventilation.