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VentilatorUserGuide-718WT.doc
Last printed 02/03/05 11:41 AM
3. Product Safety Precautions
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Do not use the ventilator for purposes other than its’ intended use.
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Wear eye and ear protection when operating the ventilator.
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Never operate ventilator while fatigued.
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Do not disassemble or modify the ventilator in any way. Doing so may lead to mechanical failure or personal injury.
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Do not wear loose clothing that could become entangled in the operating ventilator.
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Never permit anyone to operate ventilator without proper instruction.
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Do not operate ventilator without proper inlet or outlet guards in place. If guards are missing or damaged, contact factory
for replacements.
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Do not place fingers or other foreign objects through inlet or outlet guards. Should a foreign object enter the ventilator,
immediately stop engine. Be certain all mechanical motion has stopped.
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Do not place or operate ventilator on unsteady tables, slanted surfaces or other unstable surfaces.
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Do not use chock blocks to increase the angle of the ventilator, severe injury could occur.
4. Before Operating Ventilator
A complete inspection of the ventilator should be made prior to operation.
Check all threaded fasteners for proper tightness.
Inspect inlet and outlet guards for damage or missing pieces. Replace damaged or missing guards before operating
ventilator.