General Warnings - ResMed S9 Elite Information Manual

GENERAL WARNINGS

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Read the entire manual before using these devices.
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In the US, Federal law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Use these devices only for their intended use as described in this manual.
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Do not open the S9 or H5i. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and servicing should only be
performed by an authorized ResMed service agent.
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Beware of electrocution. Do not immerse the S9 device, H5i docking station, power supply or power cord in water.
Always unplug these devices before cleaning and make sure they are dry before plugging them back in.
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Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol, or aromatic-based solutions, moisturizing or antibacterial soaps or scented oils
to clean the S9, H5i or air tubing. These solutions may cause damage and reduce the life of these products.
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Follow all precautions when using supplemental oxygen.
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Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anesthetics.
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Only use the ResMed 90W or 30W power supply units.
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Make sure the power cord and plug are in good condition and the equipment is not damaged.
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Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
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Do not drop or insert any object into any tubing or opening.
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Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. It could twist around your head or neck while you
are sleeping.
S9 WARNINGS
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Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by the prescribing physician.
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Do not use your S9 if there are obvious external defects or unexplained changes in performance.
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Only ResMed air tubing and accessories should be used with these devices. A different type of air tubing or
accessory may alter the pressure you actually receive, reducing the effectiveness of your treatment.
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Blocking the air tubing and/or air inlet of the S9 device while in operation could lead to overheating of the device.
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If your clinician has told you to use the SD card to update the settings on your device and the "Settings updated
successfully" message does not appear, contact your clinician immediately.
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A patient should not connect a device to the module connector port unless instructed to do so by their health care
provider or physician. Only ResMed products are designed to be connected to the module connector port.
Connecting other devices could result in injury, or damage to the S9 device.
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These S9 devices should only be used with masks (and connectors
or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be used unless the device is turned on. Once the mask is fitted, ensure
that the device is blowing air. The vent hole or holes associated with the mask should never be blocked.
Explanation: Your S9 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,
1. Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.
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) recommended by ResMed, or by a physician