ResMed VPAP Adapt SV, User Manual

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Using DC Power to Run the VPAP Adapt SV
The VPAP Adapt SV can be run on DC in case of power failure. ResMed supplies
separately a converter that allows a 12 V or 24 V battery to be connected to the
DC input of the VPAP Adapt SV. When using DC, power is turned on and off via
the switch on the connector that connects the DC-DC converter to the battery,
not the power switch at the back of the VPAP Adapt SV. The DC converter is a
separate accessory that can be purchased through your ResMed distributor.
The humidifier heater will be automatically disabled when the VPAP Adapt SV is
operating from the DC supply.
Power consumption of the VPAP Adapt SV varies with treatment settings.
Adequate battery type and sizing is required before operation on DC, and it is
recommended that you contact ResMed’s Technical Services division or
ResMed's website for information on your specific application.
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CAUTION
The VPAP Adapt SV uses 30 V DC power. Only connect the VPAP Adapt SV
to DC power using the VPAP Adapt SV DC Converter (P/N 26928) specified
for this application.
Supplemental Oxygen
The
VPAP Adapt
SV is designed to be compatible with the use of low flow oxygen
therapy provided from an external source and supplied at a fixed rate of up to
15 L/min. At a fixed flow rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen
concentration will vary, depending on the pressure settings, patient breathing
pattern, mask selection, and the leak rate. This warning applies to most types of
bilevel machines.
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WARNINGS
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If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off
when the device is not operating.
Explanation: When the device is not in operation, and the oxygen flow is
left on, oxygen delivered into the ventilator tubing may accumulate
within the device enclosure and create a risk of fire.
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Always begin VPAP Adapt SV therapy before the oxygen supply is
turned on.
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Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping VPAP Adapt SV
therapy.
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Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while
smoking or in the presence of an open flame.