1. Warnings and Cautions
Read this manual before use. Keep this instruction manual available for future reference.
Please read the following carefully before use.
The warning icons detailed below are intended to help the user to operate the device in a
safe and correct manner and to prevent injuries to the user and others.
The icons and their meanings are as follows.
Warning, Electricity
General Prohibition
General Mandatory
Warning;
Flammable Material
Icon indicates caution
(including warning and danger).
Icon indicates prohibited actions
(what you cannot do).
Icon indicates something that is compulsory
(must be observed at any time).
Icon indicates caution
(including warning and danger).
Examples of Icons
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Warnings
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The device is for use with spontaneously breathing patients and not for life support.
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Continuous monitoring of blood oxygen concentration of the patient is required
while using this device.
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The device should only be operated by trained personnel under guidance of a
physician.
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The device should be located in a position where ventilation around the unit is not
restricted.
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This device can be used in desktop, pole-mounted and wall-mounted
configurations. Please ensure that the device is not tilted at an angle greater
than 10° from the horizontal plane. Failure to do so may cause the device to
overbalance and/or may lead to water spilling out from the chamber.
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This device must be installed with an air inlet filter during use.
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The air inlet filter should be replaced at least once a month in single-patient use,
and after every patient. Only approved filters supplied by Vincent Medical should
be used.
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When the device is not in use, please place it in its original packaging to keep the
air inlet and outlet clean.
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The device should be maintained and serviced only by qualified or trained personnel.
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When the device is used with a supply of oxygen, please pay attention to the
following:
—> Inspect the oxygen tube and ensure it is free of kinks.
—> Keep device away from sources of ignition and/or open flames.
Do not smoke near the device.
—> Oxygen concentration and flow of delivered gas should only be determined by
a physician or trained medical professional.
—> Oxygen supply shall be standard dry and clean compressed oxygen for medical
applications. The minimum oxygen concentration required is 99.5% .
—> Adjust oxygen flow meter slowly.
—> Do not turn up the oxygen supply until the device is running.
—> Shut off the oxygen supply before turning off the device.
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Oxygen leakage may cause serious accidents.
—> If an oxygen leak is discovered, shut off the supply of oxygen and contact
authorized personnel for repair.
