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e700 User Manual
CAUTIONS
• When the ventilator is not in use, always turn off the gas supply.
• Never allow oil or grease to come into contact with any part of
the cylinder, regulator, or ventilator.
• After use, always ensure that all components are cleaned in
accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. (See
section 8.1 - Cleaning and Disinfection).
• The use of this device in a carrying case may result in an increase
in oxygen concentration or lower than intended ventilation
volume when used in the 60 % air mix mode. When air mix
mode is being used it is recommended that the ventilator be
placed in its normal operating orientation and the air intake on
the side of the ventilator is not obstructed.
• Never operate the ventilator without an intake fi lter being fi tted,
otherwise particles may contaminate the ventilator and aff ect
its function.
• This ventilator must only be serviced by the manufacturer or its
authorized service centers.
• Device, single use patient circuits and battery packs should be
safely discarded in accordance with local state and institutional
laws and procedures. .
• Spare O-Two patient circuits are recommended at all times.
• The design of this Ventilator does not incorporate a negative
pressure phase during either automatic or manual ventilation.
• Operation of this ventilator below sea level or above 4,000 m
(13,000 feet) may result in reduction or failure in the ventilator’s
performance, low pressure alarm or possible loss of automatic
cycling.
• The ventilator is intended for use in the prehospital, intrahospital,
interhospital and ground transport environments only.
• Connecting the patient circuit to a patient prior to turning on the
ventilator may cause a calibration error.