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Warnings
User Manual 1-5
DMR V4C 3.3 (User Manual) V-4 06-May-2022
 WARNING:
Do not use the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer if it is not appropriately affixed to the ventilator. See
Section 4.1, Installation and Assembly for instructions on how to securely attach the V4C-O2E
Oxygen Mixer to the ventilator.
 WARNING:
Ensure that the patient is not positioned in a way that could lead to accidental disconnection.
 WARNING:
Check that the tube connection between the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer and ventilator is well
connected and not pinched before beginning ventilation. Take care when connecting the gas
connection tubing, not to pinch or compromise its patency.
 WARNING:
If any of the assembly steps in Section 4.1, Installation and Assembly cannot be completed do not
use the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer. Contact your customer service representative.

WARNING:
Never use the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer or components that appear to be damaged or faulty.
Contact Baylis Medical Technologies if the cause of a problem cannot be determined.
 WARNING:
Verify the functionality of the alarms on the compatible ventilator before connecting the patient
to the ventilator. See the manual of the compatible ventilator and the instructions in Section 9.2,
Functional Tests.
 WARNING:
Before starting ventilation, ensure that the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer and compatible ventilator are
properly assembled and that the system's air intake filter and cooling vents are not obstructed.
Refer to Section 2.6, Device Features for the locations of these features. Also ensure that the
patient circuit is of the proper configuration (double or single limb), properly connected to the
ventilator, and that the circuit hoses are neither damaged nor compressed and contain no
obstructions or foreign bodies.
 WARNING:
When disconnecting the oxygen supply hose, or at any other time, do not disconnect the oxygen
mixer's Oxygen Inlet Module (See Section 2.7, Specifications) or the fittings that accompany it.
These are critical components which assure the safe use of the oxygen mixer and must remain on
the device at all times, including storage. For safe disassembly see instructions in Section 4.2,
Disassembly.