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General Warnings and Cautions

WARNINGS

• Read the entire guide before using the S8 Series II.

• Advice contained in this guide should not supersede instructions given by the

prescribing physician.

• A patient should not connect a device to the data communication port unless

instructed to do so by their health care provider or physician. Only ResMed

products are designed to be connected to the data communication port.

Connecting other devices could result in injury, or damage to the S8 Series II.

• The S8 Series II should be used with masks (and connectors)* recommended

by ResMed, or by a physician or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be

used unless the S8 Series II is turned on and operating properly. The vent

hole or holes associated with the mask should never be blocked.

Explanation: The S8 Series II is intended to be used with special masks (or

connectors)

which have vent holes to allow continuous flow of air out of the

mask. When the device is turned on and functioning properly, new air from

the device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask vent holes. However,

when the device is not operating, insufficient fresh air will be provided

through the mask, and the exhaled air may be rebreathed. Rebreathing of

exhaled air for longer than several minutes can, in some circumstances, lead

to suffocation. This applies to most models of PAP devices.

• In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask.

• The S8 Series II can be set to deliver pressures up to 20 cm H

O. In the

unlikely event of certain fault conditions, pressures up to 30 cm H

O are

possible.

• If oxygen is used with this device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when

the device is not operating.

If the oxygen has been left on, turn off the device, then wait 30 minutes

before turning on the device again.

Explanation: When the PAP device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is

left on, oxygen delivered into the air delivery tubing may accumulate within

the PAP machine enclosure and create a risk of fire. This applies to most

types of PAP machines.

• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while you are

smoking or in the presence of an open flame.

• Always ensure airflow is being generated by the device before the oxygen

supply is turned on.

• Always turn the oxygen supply off before stopping the airflow from the

device.

* Ports may be incorporated into the mask or in connectors that are near the mask.

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