Physio-Control LUCAS - Manual (Page 15)

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LUCAS TM C HEST C OMPRESSION S YSTEM , I NSTRUCTIONS FOR U SE
3.2.2 C
ONNECTING THE AIR
WARNING – INTERRUPTING AIR SUPPLY TO
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES
If other life support equipment is disconnected from
the air supply, serious injury or death may result.
Never remove attachments to air outlets without
first checking that this will not put a patient at risk.
WARNING – CRUSHING HAZARD
The suction cup is drawn into the bellows with high
force when the air hose is connected.
Keep all body parts away from the suction cup, the
bellows and the height adjustment handles when
connecting the air hose.
1. Confirm that the
ON/OFF
knob is in the
Adjust
position.
2. If not already connected, attach the air hose to
the connector.
3. Attach the connector to a wall outlet or to a
portable air cylinder.
4. If using a pressure regulator, open the air valve.