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Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator User’s Manual
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4 Installation and Assembly
4.1 Installing the Ventilator
To install your Puritan Bennett 540™ Ventilator correctly we recommend that you proceed in the
following manner:
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Choose an area where air can circulate freely; avoid proximity to loose fabrics such as curtains.
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Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
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Set the ventilator on a flat and stable surface so that its feet are all in contact with the surface. The
ventilator may operate in any position, provided that the air inlets are not obstructed and the
device cannot fall and possibly cause damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING
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The device must not be connected to anti-static tubes, conduits, or electrical conductors.
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A patient treated by mechanical ventilation is highly vulnerable to the risks of infection. Dirty or
contaminated equipment is a potential source of infection. Clean the ventilator and its accessories
regularly and systematically before and after each use and following any maintenance procedure to
reduce the risks of infection. The use of a bacterial filter at the ventilator’s outlet—or both ports if a
double-limb circuit is used—is recommended.
WARNING
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To ensure correct and lasting operation of the ventilator, ensure that its air circulation holes (main inlet
or cooling) are never obstructed. Place the device in an area where air can freely circulate around the
ventilator and avoid installing it near floating fabrics, such as curtains.
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Do not place the ventilator in a position where a child could reach it or in any position that might cause
it to fall on the patient or someone else.
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Ensure that the ventilator’s immediate surroundings allow for the proper operational connection of the
device without folding, pinching, or damaging any of the required cables or tubes, and that the
connection of the patient circuit to the patient provides for a secure, comfortable fit.
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Do not operate the ventilator in direct sunlight, near heat sources, outdoors, or near installations where
liquid may pose a risk without first providing adequate protection for the device.
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If the room temperature at the device’s installed location is greater than 95 °F ( 35 °C), the flow supplied
at the device outlet may exceed 106 °F ( 41 °C). This may lead to undesirable effects, such as excessive
discomfort, for the patient. In this case, the device should be used with additional precautions,
including installation in a cooler location.
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To reduce the risk of fire, keep matches, lighted cigarettes, and all other sources of ignition (such as
flammable anesthetics and heaters) away from the ventilator and its oxygen supply and hoses.
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Even if the “INTERNAL BAT” charging indicator is off, charging of the battery may sometimes be
incomplete if the ambient temperature is above 104
°F ( 40 °C) because of the battery’s internal heat
safety device.