General Information
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Warnings
General
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The Z Vent ventilator is intended for use by qualified personnel only. You should read this
manual before using the device.
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Before using the ventilator on a patient, you must test the device in its normal configuration
to ensure proper operation.
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Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
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This operator’s guide is not meant to supersede any controlling operating procedure
regarding the safe use of assisted ventilation.
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Follow all governing regulations regarding the disposal of any part of this medical device,
the handling of materials contaminated by body fluids, and shipment of the Li-ION
batteries.
Ventilator
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The Z Vent ventilator can operate from its internal battery or from an external power source.
When using external power, position the power cord to avoid accidental disconnect.
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The use of accessories and cables other than those sold by ZOLL may result in increased
emissions or decreased immunity of this device.
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Portable and mobile RF communication equipment may affect the performance of this
device. We describe the EMC performance for this device in Appendix A Specifications of
this guide.
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The ventilator may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby
equipment. It may be necessary to take mitigation measures, such as re-orienting or
relocating of the device or shielding the location.
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Do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
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The protection against defibrillator depends on the use of accessories (including Pulse
Oximeter) that are specified by ZOLL.
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Grounding:
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Do not under any circumstances remove the grounding conductor from the power
plug.
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Do not use extension cords or adapters of any type. The power cord and plug must
be intact and undamaged.
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If there is any doubt about the integrity of the protective earth conductor or power
supply, operate on internal battery power.
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As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient circuit, patient cabling, and
external power cords to reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
The product design includes materials with phthalates in the pressure lines of
both the manifold design and patient circuit. Patient mask accessories used
with the device also are made with materials containing phthalates.
Phthalates are NOT present in the inspiratory line (Gas Hose) of the patient
circuit.
