Remote Alarm; Intended Use - ResMed Remote Alarm II User Manual

Remote Alarm II
User Guide
English
The ResMed Remote Alarm II (Remote Alarm) has been
designed for use with Astral and Stellar ventilators.
Read the entire manual before using the Remote Alarm.

Intended use

The Remote Alarm is intended for home and hospital use. Its
primary purpose is to alert the caregiver of a ventilation patient
to an alarm condition on the ventilator even when the caregiver
is not at the bedside or in the same room with the patient and
ventilator.
The Remote Alarm generates an audible and visual signal when
an alarm is triggered on the ventilator. The Remote Alarm is
powered by battery and connected to the ventilator via a cable.
WARNINGS
• The Remote Alarm must only be used for its intended use
as described in this manual.
• Do not disassemble the Remote Alarm, it has no user-
serviceable parts inside; if damaged or defective, it should
be returned to your ResMed representative.
• Explosion hazard – do not use in the vicinity of flammable
anaesthetics.
• Ensure the remote alarm is placed in a clearly visible
location on a flat surface or attached to a wall using the
wall bracket provided.
Notes:
• The Remote Alarm is not intended for mobile use, such as
with a wheelchair.
• Refer to the ventilator's manual for its indications for use.
Remote alarm at a glance
Refer to illustration A
1. Alarm indicator
2. Volume control button
3. Remote Alarm mute
button
4. Test button
5. Output connector (5 pin)
The ResMed Remote Alarm II comprises the following
components:
• Remote Alarm • Wall bracket.
Available separately:
• 2 m, 5 m, 10 m and 20 m alarm cable.
Optional accessory:
• 30 m Hospital Alarm system cable
6. Input connector (3 pin)
7 . Good battery indicator
8. Low battery indicator
9. Alarm disconnect
indicator
10. Volume level indicator
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