Philips V60 User Manual page 13

WARNING: Do not cover or position the ventilator so as to adversely affect its
operation or performance. For example, positioning the ventilator next to
a curtain that blocks the flow of cooling air can cause the equipment to
overheat. Use the V60/V60 Plus in an upright position that does not block
the air inlet.
WARNING: Do not block the blower intake. Blocking the intake can impair ventilator
performance and result in patient injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the device overheating and possible burn injury, do
not block the fan intake at the rear of the ventilator.
WARNING: To prevent possible patient injury and possible water damage to the
ventilator, make sure the humidifier is set appropriately.
WARNING: When using a humidifier, always use either a circuit with a water trap or a
heated wire circuit to minimize patient risk from condensate in the
circuit.
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of inadequate humidification, pay close
attention to the humidifier's functioning when operating the ventilator at
an ambient temperature > 30 ºC (86 ºF). The ventilator warms the air
delivered to the patient above ambient temperature, which may impair the
humidifier's performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk that the patient will aspirate condensed water from the
breathing circuit, position any humidifier lower than both the ventilator
and the patient.
WARNING: To prevent possible patient injury and equipment damage, do not turn the
humidifier on until the gas flow has started and is regulated. Starting the
heater or leaving it on without gas flow for prolonged periods may result
in heat build-up, causing a bolus of hot air to be delivered to the patient.
Circuit tubing may melt under these conditions. Turn the heater power
switch off before stopping gas flow.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use only patient circuits intended for use in
oxygen-enriched environments. Do not use antistatic or electrically
conductive tubing.
WARNING: To prevent patient or ventilator contamination, always use a main flow
bacteria filter on the patient gas outlet port. Filters not approved by
Respironics may degrade system performance.
WARNING: During ventilation, patient exhalate is released into room air. Use of a
patient circuit with a filter on its exhalation port is recommended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of bacterial contamination or damage, handle bacteria
filters with care.
WARNING: Avoid adding any components to the patient circuit that are not absolutely
necessary. Additional components installed in the patient circuit can
change the pressure gradient across the ventilator breathing system,
increase the dead space, and adversely affect the ventilator performance.
WARNING: Any additional accessories in the patient circuit may substantially
increase flow resistance and impair ventilation.
WARNING: Avoid adding resistive circuit components on the patient side of the
proximal pressure line. Such components may defeat the disconnect
alarm.
Warnings, cautions, and notes
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