ResMed Positive AirwAy Pressure Device S8 Series II - Manual (Page 17)

15 General Warnings and Cautions
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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
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WARNINGS
• Read the entire guide before using the S8 Series 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 Series II
device.
• The S8 Series 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 Series II device is turned on and operating properly. The
vent hole or holes associated with the mask should never be blocked.
Explanation: The S8 Series 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 PAP devices.
• In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask.
• The S8 Series II can be set to deliver pressures up to 20 cm H
2
O. In the
unlikely event of certain fault conditions, pressures up to 30 cm H
2
O are
possible.
* Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.