Chapter 2
2-2 BiPAP® Focus™ Ventilator Service Manual © Respironics, Inc. REF 1029568 Rev A
Warnings and Cautions
• Never troubleshoot while a patient is connected to the ventilator,
since normal operation is suspended.
• If the ventilator has been operating, the internal parts may be hot.
Use caution when accessing.
• To prevent disease transmission, use protective equipment when
handling contaminated bacteria filters or other patient
accessories. Follow manufacturers' labeling and institutional
guidelines for disposal of contaminated accessories.
• To avoid cross-contamination between the test equipment and
ventilator, always install a bacteria filter between the main outlet
and test device.
• Explosion hazard. Do not operate the ventilator in the presence of
flammable anesthetic agents.
• To avoid the risk of fire, use only Respironics-approved batteries.
All battery connections are keyed to ensure proper connection. Do
not attempt to connect a battery incorrectly. Only qualified
technicians should install the battery.
• Use only Respironics-supplied cables with the nurse call station/
serial communications connector.
• To avoid personal injury or the possibility of damage to the
ventilator, DO NOT operate this device if it has failed any of its
diagnostic tests, either self or service initiated.
Cautions • Federal law (US) restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of,
a physician.
• Failure to replace a dirty filter may cause the device to operate at
higher than normal temperatures and damage the device.
• Use only Respironics-approved filters.
• Use only Respironics-approved batteries.
• The gray reusable air inlet filter must be completely dry before
use. Never place a wet filter into the device.
• Do not place more than one gray reusable air inlet filters that
come with the ventilator into the device at the same time. One
gray reusable air inlet filter and one white disposable ultra-fine
filter may be used.
• Replace any filter that is damaged.
• Do not attempt to clean or reuse disposable air inlet filters.
• Electronic components used in this device are subject to damage
from static electricity. Repairs made to this device must be
performed only in an antistatic, Electro-static Discharge (ESD)-
protected environment.
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