7
Operating Instructions TNI
®
20s oxy Version 2.7
Version 1.6.3 July 2010
3 Safety
(e.g. foam pad).
· Maintain a minimum distance of 80 cm to other
electrical devices.
· Maintain a minimum distance of 40 cm to the wall.
- Always check the correct connection of the connection
unit(s) to the intended gas access point(s) before switching
on the device.
-
Do not switch on the TNI
®
device before switching on the
gas inlet.
-
Note that the product variant TNI
®
20s must not be operated
with oxygen! A respective warning text (“AIR ONLY“) is
located on the back of the TNI
®
20s.
- Make sure that the connecting hose between the connection
and humidifier units is connected firmly and safely.
- Note that a maximum oxygen flow of 16 l/min may be set
on the oxygen flow meter.
- Oxygen supports the combustion process. Smoking and
open fires are forbidden when oxygen is introduced during
therapy. Oxygen fittings must be maintained grease-free.
3.2
General safety instructions
- US federal law restricts the herein described devices to sale
by, or on the order of, a physician.
- TNI
®
must not be used for the support / upkeep of acute
essential respiratory functions or for life-sustaining
interventions! The device is not suited for treating acute
failure of the respiratory system. TNI
®
must not be used for
invasive ventilation.
- TNI
®
must not be used when the upper airways are
completely closed.