General Warnings and Cautions

A warning alerts you to possible injury.

•The entire manual should be read before using the device.

•Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by the prescribing physician.

•This device should be used with masks and accessories recommended by ResMed or the prescribing physician. Use of incorrect masks and accessories may adversely affect the function of this device.

•This device is designed for use with masks that allow exhaled gases to be flushed out through vent holes or anti-asphyxia valves. Exhaled gases will be rebreathed if the mask is worn with the machine turned off, or the vent holes are occluded. If this occurs over prolonged periods, suffocation may occur.

•In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, no air pressure will be delivered. Remove the mask.

•This device can be set to deliver pressures up to 30 cm H2O. In the unlikely event of certain fault conditions, pressures up to 40 cm H2O are possible.

•This device is not suitable for use in the vicinity of flammable anaesthetics.

•This device should not be used with anaesthetised patients, whose breathing depends entirely on mechanical ventilation.

•If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow should be stopped when the device is not operating. If oxygen flow continues when the device is not operating, oxygen may accumulate within the device and create a risk of fire.

•Do not use this device if there are obvious external defects, unexplained changes in performance or unusual noises.

•Do not open this device case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an authorised service agent.

A caution explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.

•At low EPAP pressures, the flow through the mask vent holes may be inadequate to clear all exhaled gases, and some rebreathing may occur.

•The air flow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 6ºC higher than the

temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised if the room temperature is warmer than 32ºC.

Note: The above are general warnings and cautions. Further specific warnings, cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual.

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