Philips Respironics V60 - Chapter 2. Warnings and Cautions; 2.1 General

Chapter 1
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Warnings, cautions, and notes
- Do not attempt to disassemble, open, drop, crush, bend or deform,
insert foreign objects into, puncture, or shred the battery pack; modify
or remanufacture it; immerse or expose it to water or other liquids;
expose it to fire, excessive heat (including soldering irons); or put it in
a microwave oven.
- Replace the battery only with another battery specified by the
manufacturer.
- Follow all instructions for proper use of the battery.
- Do not short-circuit the battery or allow metallic or conductive objects
to contact the battery connector housing.
- Use the battery with the Respironics V60 Ventilator only.
WARNING: Modification of the V60 ventilator and associated equipment is not
permitted and may compromise ventilator operation and patient safety.
Service should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
WARNING: This product consists of devices that may contain mercury, which must be
recycled or disposed of in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
(Within this system, the backlight lamps in the monitor display contain
mercury.)
CAUTION: Do not attempt to sterilize or autoclave the ventilator.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the ventilator, use only those cleaning
and disinfecting agents listed in this manual.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the ventilator, do not drip or spray any
liquids directly onto any surface including the front panel,
touchscreen, and navigation ring.
CAUTION: Never clean or disinfect the touchscreen with an abrasive brush or
device, since this will cause irreparable damage.
CAUTION: To avoid introducing foreign matter into the ventilator and to ensure
proper system performance, change the air inlet filter at regular
intervals (or as stipulated by your institution).
CAUTION: To ensure proper system performance, use a Respironics-approved air
inlet filter.
CAUTION: Because some environments cause a quicker collection of lint and
dust than others, inspect the filters more often when needed. The air
inlet filter should be replaced; the cooling fan filter should be
cleaned.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the ventilator, always ship it with the
original packing material. If the original material is not available,
contact Philips to order replacements.