Baylis V4C-O2E - Device Installation and Assembly Steps

Installation and Assembly
4-2 User Manual
DMR V4C 3.3 (User Manual) V-4 06-May-2022
4.1 Installation and Assembly
 WARNING:
The V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer must not be used with flammable anesthetic substances.
 WARNING:
Do not use V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer with ventilators that are missing rubber feet. If a ventilator is
missing any of its rubber feet, see instructions in Section 4.1, Installation and Assembly on how to
install replacement feet which are supplied with the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer. Similarly, do not use
V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer if its rubber feet are missing.
 WARNING:
Wait for the device temperature to stabilize before using it after a transport or storage period.
 WARNING:
The hose connecting the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer to the oxygen source is designed exclusively for
use with medical-grade oxygen. Under no circumstances should the oxygen hose be modified by
the user. In addition, the hose must be installed without the use of lubricants.
 WARNING:
Ensure that the gas connection is medical-grade oxygen. Never use a gas other than oxygen with
the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer.
 WARNING:
Ensure the oxygen supply delivers a pressure and flow rate within the ranges stated in Section 2.7,
Specifications. Providing oxygen outside of the specified range may affect the breath delivered to
the patient. Never exceed the maximum pressure specified.
 WARNING:
To avoid injury to the patient and/or possible damage to the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer: before using
the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer, use appropriate equipment to regulate the oxygen supply to
specifications before connecting the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer to the oxygen supply.
 WARNING:
Never use the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer and the low pressure oxygen port of the compatible
ventilator simultaneously. Only one source of oxygen can be delivered to the ventilator during
use.
 WARNING:
Do not use the V4C-O2E Oxygen Mixer without an inspiratory bacterial filter between the
ventilator's outlet and the patient. Doing so can cause cross-contamination of the V4C-O2E
Oxygen Mixer or delivery of contaminants to the patient.