Philips V200 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 2-5
• Backup battery operating life may be affected by battery age and
the number of times it has been discharged and recharged. Over
time the battery will degenerate and will not provide the same
amount of operating time per charge that is available from a fully
charged new battery. Use only the Respironics backup battery
P/ N 1059956.
• Titrate the EPAP level such that the masks air entrainment valve
(if present) remains closed to room air. Always evaluate and
monitor patient condition when adjusting EPAP or other settings.
• The backlight lamps in the monitor display contain mercury,
which must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local,
state, or federal laws. (Within this system, the backlight lamps in
the monitor display contain mercury.)
Cautions
• Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of
a physician.
• Be sure to check all exterior parts of the ventilator. Problems
found during inspection should be corrected and/or reported to
Respironics before using the ventilator.
• Always ship the ventilator using the original packing material. If
the original material is not available, contact your Respironics
representative to order replacements.
• Do not operate the ventilator without a properly functioning
expiratory filter and heater. Doing so may cause damage to
delicate ventilator components, such as the expiratory flow sensor,
which may lead to inaccurate spirometry or a Vent Inop condition.
• The ventilator oxygen filter should be replaced annually as a part
of preventive maintenance.
• The PCMCIA card should only be removed by trained service
personnel once power to the ventilator is off.
• To avoid the possibility of damage to the ventilator, do not connect
a humidifier whose maximum rating exceeds 3 amps. Ensure that
the humidifier power cord is free from defects and any obvious
wear, and is properly grounded. A humidifier connection is only
available on 100-120VAC ventilators.
• Before connecting the ventilator to the AC power source, ensure
that the total electrical load does not exceed the ampere rating of
the AC branch circuit, especially when using the ventilator with
other electrical equipment. An AC branch circuit includes all
outlets serviced by a single circuit breaker. If the maximum
current drain through a branch circuit exceeds the circuit
breaker’s rating, the branch circuit will open, causing the