Covidien Puritan Bennett 560, User Manual

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4 Installation and Assembly
Warning
Before operating the ventilator, read, understand, and strictly follow the information contained
in Chapter 1, “Safety Information”.
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 highly recommended. Refer
to chapter
7, “Cleaning” .
4.1 Installing the Ventilator
To install your Puritan Bennett™ 560 Ventilator:
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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
The operator should connect the ventilator to an AC power source whenever available, for safer
operation.
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.
Do not place the ventilator in a position where a child can reach it or in any position that might
cause it to fall on the patient or someone else.
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.
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.
If the ambient temperature where the device is operated is greater than 35 °C (95 °F) , the flow
supplied at the device outlet may exceed 41 °C (106 °F). This may lead to undesirable side
effects for the patient. To avoid injury to the patient move the patient and the ventilator to a
cooler location. For more information, contact Covidien.