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e500 User Manual
(15PL1011 - Rev.7 6_6_2017) English version
Chapter 1 Safety
Warnings
Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
The ventilator shall only be used for purposes specified under “Intended
Use”.
The ventilator should only be used by qualified personnel trained in its
use.
Strict adherence to all instructions contained within this manual is
essential for safe use.
During use, the patient must be constantly monitored by qualified
personnel.
Alternate means of ventilation must be available in case of power failure
or malfunction.
Keep away from open flames, sparks and grease/oil. To avoid the risk of
fire or explosion this ventilator must not be used with flammable gases
or anaesthetic agents. Operating the unit in a confined space will elevate
oxygen levels.
The ventilation setting will be interrupted during battery replacement
while the device is in operational mode and the external power supply is
not connected.
Only use O-Two specified hoses, patient circuits and external power
supplies to avoid affecting the output performance of the ventilator.
Antistatic or conductive hoses or tubing are not used in the Ventilator
Breathing System.
Unauthorized modification of this medical device is prohibited. Do not
disassemble or modify any part of the ventilator except where described
in this manual. Any unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty.
Do not use this ventilator in toxic environments as entrainment of ambient
room air during spontaneous breathing or air mix mode may permit toxic
gases to be delivered to the patient.
Do not use this ventilator within a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI,
NMR, NMI) suite.
Do not use this ventilator in hyperbaric (high pressure) chambers.