Air
Life
®
nCPAP Driver Service Manual
2008, Cardinal Health
Page 14 of 81
5.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS SUMMARY
The Air
Life
®
nCPAP System Driver is intended to be operated only by qualified personnel under the
direction of a physician. The operator is responsible for reading and thoroughly understanding the
provided product documentation.
Definitions to be considered throughout the document:
Warning: Used when the operator or the patient have the possibility of being
injured.
Caution: Used when the driver or accessories used with the driver have the possibility of
being damaged.
Note:
Used for statements that could allow for more efficient or convenient operation or
service of the equipment.
The following are warnings, cautions, and notes that will appear within this document. Please
become familiar with their content.
WARNING
Water, excessive water vapor, or debris in the air or oxygen supply gases
may cause the driver to malfunction.
The gas blender and monitoring system are designed for medical grade air
and oxygen only. Do not modify the inlets to accommodate other gas
sources.
WARNING
The driver should only be used after qualified personnel or a technician
has authorized it for use.
WARNING
Oxygen vigorously accelerates combustion. To avoid an explosion hazard,
do not use any instrument or piece of equipment that may have been
exposed to oil or grease contamination.
