Covidien Puritan Bennett 560, User Manual

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Preface
Purpose of This Manual
This manual contains important information regarding the safe operation of your Puritan Bennett™ 560
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.
Warning
Before operating the ventilator, read, understand, and strictly follow the information contained
in Chapter 1, “Safety Information”.
Qualification of Personnel
Installation and maintenance of the device must be made by authorised 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 Covidien.
Warranty
Information regarding your product warranty is available from your sales representative or Covidien.
Extended Service
The Puritan Bennett™ 560 Ventilator offers extended service contracts/warranties for purchase when the
ventilator is purchased. Please contact your local Covidien Sales or Service Representative for additional
information.
For online technical support, visit the SolvIT
SM
Center
Knowledge Base by clicking the link at
http://www.covidien.com. Here, you will find answers
to frequently asked questions about the product and
other Covidien products 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. If you require further assistance, contact your
local Covidien representative.