through the mask, and the exhaled air may be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can, in some circumstances, lead to suffocation. This applies to most models of CPAP devices.
•In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask.
•The S8 Elite II can be set to deliver pressures up to 20 cm H2O. In the unlikely event of certain fault conditions, pressures up to 30 cm H2O are possible.
•If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the device is not operating. If oxygen has been left on while the device is not operating, disconnect the oxygen and wait 30 minutes before turning on the device.
Explanation: When the CPAP device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the air delivery tubing may accumulate within the CPAP machine enclosure and create a risk of fire. This applies to most types of CPAP machines.
•Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while you are smoking or in the presence of an open flame.
•Always ensure airflow is being generated by the device before the oxygen supply is turned on.
•Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping the airflow from the device.
Note: At a fixed rate of supplemental oxygen flow, the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary, depending on where the oxygen is introduced, the pressure settings, patient breathing pattern, mask selection and leak rate.
•Do not use the S8 Elite II if there are obvious external defects or unexplained changes in performance.
•Do not open the S8 Elite II case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be performed by an authorised service agent.
•Explosion
Cautions
•At low pressures, the flow through the exhalation ports of your mask may not clear all exhaled gas from the tubing. Some rebreathing may occur.
•The airflow for breathing produced by this device can be as much as 6°C higher than the temperature of the room. Caution should be exercised if the room temperature is warmer than 32°C.
•When AC mains power
•If supplied, the ResScan™ Data Card module is designed for use with specific ResMed devices.
•Only use the ResScan Data Card module (if supplied) as specified in this manual.
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