General warnings
WARNING
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Supplemental oxygen must not be used while smoking or in the presence of an open flame.
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When using the device with an oxygen supply, check the following:
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Starting therapy – ensure the device is on and blowing air before the oxygen supply is turned
on.
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Stopping therapy – ensure the oxygen supply is turned off first, then the device.
This will ensure oxygen does not accumulate within the device and create a risk of fire.
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The device has not been tested or certified for use in the vicinity of X-ray, CT or MRI equipment.
Do not bring the device within 4 m of X-ray or CT equipment. Never bring the device into an MR
(Magnetic Resonance) environment.
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The device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or
stacked use is necessary, the device should be observed to verify normal operation in the
configuration in which it will be used.
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The use of accessories other than those specified for the device is not recommended. These may
increase radio frequency energy or be influenced by the interference and result in improper
operation.
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Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and
external antennas) should be used no closer than 10 cm to any part of the device. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
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Do not add any attachments or accessories to the device that are not intended for use in
combination with the device, as stated in the instructions for use of the device or accessory, as
the device might not function correctly leading to the risk of degradation or loss of ventilatory
support.
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Do not use the device outside its approved operating conditions. Using the device above an
altitude of 3010m and/or outside the temperature range of 5ºC-35ºC, may reduce the
effectiveness of treatment and/or damage the device. Using the device at high altitude in
combination with high pressure and high flow may affect the delivered pressure and the
accuracy of the displayed and reported values.
Note: For any serious incidents that occur in relation to this device, these should be reported to ResMed
and the competent authority in your country.
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