Philips V200 - Manual (Page 12)

Chapter 2
2-2 Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual REF 1057983 A
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
ventilator power before removing the heated expiratory bacteria
filter. Exercise caution when handling the filter housing.
• All oxygen connections should be carefully inspected to ensure
that leaks are not present. Excessive leaks can result in higher
than normal ambient oxygen concentrations and create a
potentially hazardous oxygen-enriched environment.
• Worn/frayed oxygen hoses or oxygen hoses contaminated by
hydrocarbon greases or oils should not be used since an oxygen
leak or intense fire could result.
• Care in the routing of the oxygen inlet hose should be exercised to
ensure it is not exposed to mechanisms that could cause damage
by cutting or heating/melting.
• The cover plate for the PCMCIA slot at the back of the ventilator
must be replaced after the adapter and card are installed. This is
to protect the ventilator.
• AC power is applied to the humidifier from the ventilator
humidifier outlet (only available on 100-120 VAC ventilators).
Under no circumstances does the Respironics V200 Ventilator
provide control for the humidifier. To ensure patient safety, it is
important that any humidifier used with the ventilator include an
acceptable temperature control and monitoring mechanism, as
well as a temperature display and appropriate alarm capabilities
(refer to ISO 8185).
• To avoid electrical shock hazard, connect the ventilator to a
properly grounded AC power outlet.
• The ventilator front panel LEDs will indicate the power source that
is being used. If the ventilator is plugged in and the MAINS LED
is not lit, either the circuit breaker is off or the wall power outlet is
not functioning.
• The two circuit breakers (MAINS/Humidifier) located on the back
of the ventilator are covered to prevent unintentional ventilator
power-off. Do not use the circuit breaker to power the ventilator
on/off. The power switch is located on the front of the ventilator
below the front panel.
• Always turn the ventilator power OFF before connecting additional
equipment.
• Use only Respironics approved cables when connecting to the
remote alarm port. Be sure to fully insert the cable into the remote
alarm port and into the remote alarm.