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Esprit® Ventilator Service Manual © Respironics, Inc.
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Chapter 2. Warnings and Cautions
Throughout this manual the following definitions apply:
General Warnings
and Cautions
WARNING:
Do not obstruct the emergency air intake near the oxygen water trap/inlet
filter assembly.
WARNING:
Never troubleshoot while a patient is connected to the ventilator, since normal
operation is suspended.
WARNING:
If the ventilator has been operating, the exhalation filter heater conductor may
be hot. Use caution when removing the filter.
WARNING:
To prevent disease transmission, use protective equipment when handling
contaminated bacterial filters or other patient accessories.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, always disconnect external AC and DC power
sources and high-pressure oxygen sources from the ventilator before
servicing.
WARNING:
Explosion hazard. Do no operate the ventilator in the presence of flammable
anesthetic agents.
CAUTION:
Troubleshooting and repair should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. Respironics Esprit Factory Service Training is highly
recommended prior to performing service procedures on the Esprit
Ventilator. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443 or 724-387-
4000 for more information.
CAUTION:
Use only Respironics Esprit repair/service parts. Only Respironics parts
are designed for use in this ventilator. Use of non-Respironics repair parts
may alter ventilator reliability resulting in damage. Use of non-
Respironics repair parts will affect your warranty. Contact Customer
Service at 1-800-345-6443 or 724-387-4000 for more information.
CAUTION:
Do not modify oxygen diameter index safety systems (DISS) connector on
rear panel. Use only medical grade oxygen.
WARNING:
A condition that could cause injury to a patient or operator if the operating
instructions in this manual are not followed correctly.
CAUTION:
A condition that could cause damage to, or shorten the service life of,
the Esprit Ventilator.
