General Information
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General Information
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the respiratory therapy de-
vice for the first time. Follow the important information provided in these instruc-
tions for use. Failure to do so may result in accidents as well as personal injury and
damage to property. There are no known residual risks when using the respiratory
therapy device beyond those stated in these instructions for use.
Keep these instructions for use near the device. Protect the instructions for use
from loss or damage. They are part of the device being described and must be
available at all times.
Use the device exclusively for the purpose defined in these instructions for use.
Prior to use, instructions on how to use the device, known contraindications and
any precautions to be taken must be provided by the prescribing physician or
healthcare provider. The information contained in these instructions for use does
not replace such instructions.
Safety information
Important information is specially marked in these instructions for use.
Marking Description
WARNING
This symbol indicates hazardous situations which may result
in injury to the user, operator or a third party.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates hazardous situations where damage to
property may occur.
Note: Notes identify useful information for how to use the device
efficiently.
WARNING: Risk of injury if device is used outside the specied environmental
conditions!
• Only use the device and humidifier in the intended environmental conditions
(see “Environmental conditions” in “Technical data”). Use outside the pre-
scribed environmental conditions may cause injury to the patient by impair-
ing the quality of therapy as well as premature aging of device parts.
WARNING: Risk of injury due to incorrect device settings!
• Settings of the therapy parameters on the device may only be made by quali-
fied, instructed medical staff under the supervision of a physician.