Transcend 3 minicpap Guide Rapide page 3

Transcend 3 miniCPAP Quick Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Transcend, the leading innovator in portable CPAP therapy. The
Transcend 3 miniCPAP provides positive airway pressure to users in the range of 4 to
20 cmH O as prescribed by the clinician. The Transcend 3 miniCPAP product family
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includes the Transcend 3 miniCPAP and the Transcend 3 miniCPAP Auto. Buttons and LED
lights facilitate control and provide operational feedback. A DC power jack and a USB port
are also incorporated into the Transcend 3 miniCPAP.
Note: For more detailed descriptions, warnings, cautions and troubleshooting
procedures refer to the Transcend 3 miniCPAP User Manual that is available for
download at www.MyTranscend.com/support
service at 877-621-9626 or
Warnings
Do not allow water to enter this device. Transcend 3 miniCPAP should not be
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exposed to environmental conditions where the system may get wet.
This device is not intended for life support.
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 The Transcend 3 miniCPAP must be set up and adjusted by a trained provider
before being used for therapy ramp and pressure.
The air temperature produced by this device can be as much as 10ºF higher than
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the temperature of the room. Exercise caution if the room temperature is warmer
than 90ºF (32ºC).
Do not block or otherwise obstruct the exhalation ports of the mask. Follow the
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manufacturer's instructions included with your mask.
This equipment is not suitable for use with oxygen or in the presence of a
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flammable anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen, or with nitrous oxide. Sources of
oxygen must be located more than 1 meter from the equipment to avoid the risk of
fire and burns.
The Transcend 3 miniCPAP is only to be used with the supplied or recommended
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accessories. Use of accessories not recommended may result in increased
electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of the PAP
system and may be potentially unsafe.
The Transcend 3 miniCPAP is not defibrillation proof.
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Do not attempt to sterilize Transcend 3 miniCPAP.
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If the device is to be used by multiple patients a main flow bacteria filter should be
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installed in-line between the device and the breathing circuit tubing to prevent
contamination.
The device should be used only with masks and connectors recommended by
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Somnetics or a health care professional. A mask should not be used unless the
device is turned on and is properly delivering ramp or therapy pressure. The
exhalation port(s) associated with the mask should never be blocked. Explanation
of the Warning: The device is intended to be used with masks or connectors
specifically designed to have exhalation ports to allow continuous flow of air out of
info@somnetics.com
or by calling Somnetics customer
to request a copy.
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