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Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator User’s Manual
Preface-1
Preface
Purpose of This Manual
This manual contains important information regarding the safe operation of your Puritan Bennett
540™ Ventilator. Your ventilator is an electrical device that can provide years of useful service with the
proper care, as described in this manual.
Ensure that you read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before operating the
ventilator.
Qualification of Personnel
Installation and maintenance of the device must be made by authorized and trained personnel. In
particular, training for the handling of products sensitive to electrostatic discharges must include the
use of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection devices and knowledge of the following symbol’s
meaning:
, as well as using original spare parts and respecting quality assurance and traceability
rules approved by Puritan Bennett.
Warranty
Information regarding your product warranty is available from your sales representative or Puritan
Bennett.
Extended Service
The Puritan Bennett 540™ Portable Ventilator offers extended service contracts/warranties for
purchase when the ventilator is purchased. Please contact your local Covidien/Puritan Bennett Sales
or Service Representative for additional information.
WARNING
Before operating the ventilator, read, understand, and strictly follow the information contained in
Chapter 1, “Safety Information”.