Apex iX Sense CPAP System Manuel D'instructions page 4

iX Sense / English
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS – Please make this precautions list available to
NOTE, CAUTION, AND WARNING STATEMENTS
NOTE: Indicates information that you should pay special attention to.
CAUTION: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures in order to prevent damage to or
destruction of the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices in
order to prevent personal injury.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electrocution
1. DO NOT place or store product where it can fall into or be pulled into a tub or sink.
2. DO NOT place or immerse the unit into water or other liquids.
WARNINGS – To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to the user or operator.
1. THIS DEVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFE SUPPORT.
2. The airflow for breathing generated by this device may be as much as 5°C (41°F) higher than the room
temperature. This device should not be used if the room temperature is warmer than 35°C (95°F) to
prevent the airflow temperature from exceeding 43° C (109° F) and causing irritation to your airway.
3. This machine should be used only with masks (and connectors) recommended by the manufacturer, or by
your physician or respiratory therapist.
4. At low CPAP pressure, some exhaled gas may remain in the mask and be re-breathed. Rebreathing of
exhaled air for longer than several minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation.
5. If you are using a full face mask (a mask covering both your mouth and your nose), the mask must be
equipped with a safety (Anti-asphyxia) valve.
6. Do not place the heater base and the humidifying chamber higher than the patient's position, otherwise,
condensed water droplets may enter into the patient's airway.
7. Equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with
nitrous oxide or oxygen.
8. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or invalids. Choking may
result from a child swallowing a small part that has become detached from the device or its accessories.
9. Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. DO NOT use auxiliary
attachments that are not approved by the manufacturer.
10. Use only Apex Medical Corp. or confirmed by Apex Medical Corp. parts and accessories with the device.
Non-Apex Medical Corp. parts may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment, potential allergic reactions
or damage the device.
11. Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, or has been
dropped, damaged, or immersed in water, return the product to a service center for examination and
repair.
12. Never block the air outlets on this product. DO NOT places the unit on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,
where the air outlets may become obstructed. Keep the air outlets free from lint, hair, and other
all users and providers
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE DEVICE
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