ResMed Positive Airway Pressure Device S8 - Manual (Page 16)

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Symbols which appear on the device
Attention, consult accompanying documents; Follow instructions for use; Drip
proof; Type CF equipment; Dangerous voltage; Class II equipment;
Start/Stop; Manufacturer; Environmental information WEEE
2002/96/EC is a European Directive that requires the proper disposal of electrical
and electronic equipment. This device should be disposed of separately, not as
unsorted municipal waste. To dispose of your device, you should use appropriate
collection, reuse and recycling systems available in your region. The use of these
collection, reuse and recycling systems is designed to reduce pressure on
natural resources and prevent hazardous substances from damaging the
environment. If you need information on these disposal systems, please contact
your local waste administration. The crossed-bin symbol invites you to use these
disposal systems. If you require information on collection and disposal of your
ResMed device please contact your ResMed office, local distributor or go to
www.resmed.com/environment.
General Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
• Read the entire guide before using the S8 Lightweight II.
• Advice contained in this guide should not supersede instructions given by the
prescribing physician.
• A patient should not connect a device to the data communication port unless
instructed to do so by their health care provider or physician. Only ResMed
products are designed to be connected to the data communication port.
Connecting other devices could result in injury, or damage to the S8
Lightweight II device.
• The S8 Lightweight II should be used with masks (and connectors)*
recommended by ResMed, or by a physician or respiratory therapist. A mask
should not be used unless the S8 Lightweight II device is turned on and
operating properly. The vent hole or holes associated with the mask should
never be blocked.
Explanation: The S8 Lightweight II is intended to be used with special
masks (or connectors)
*
which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air
out of the mask. When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new
air from the device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask vent holes.
However, when the device is not operating, insufficient fresh air will be
provided through the mask, and the exhaled air may be rebreathed.
Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can, in some
circumstances, lead to suffocation. This applies to most models of CPAP
devices.
* Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.