Apex iCH Auto Manual De Uso página 5

iCH Auto/English
DANGER -To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Always unplug this product immediately after using.
2. Do not use while bathing.
3. Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
5. Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
6. If product falls into water or other liquids do not reach into the water or other liquids. Unplug
immediately.
WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to persons:
1. This product should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used with or near children or invalids. Choking
resulting from a child swallowing a small part that has become detached from the device or its
accessories.
3. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual, do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the product to a service centre for examination
and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Never block the air openings of this product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air opening free of lint, hair, and other similar
particles.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
8. Follow the national requirementfor disposing of the unit.
9. Do not operate the device before the mask and water chamber have been installed.
10. Disconnect the water chamber from the device when not in use, water entering the device may result
in electric shock hazard or damage.
11. Do not use if water comes in contact with the device or enters the tubing.
12. This device is not for use with patients whose supraglottic airways have been bypassed.
13. Do not cover the device with blankets or clothes .
14. Do not remove water chamber while humidifier is heating. Do not touch the heater plate for 30
minutes after the device is disconnected from the mains.
15. No modification of this equipment is allowed.
16. Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
17. If this equipment is modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure
continued safe use of the equipment.
18. Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. It could twist around your head or
neck while you are sleeping and lead to strangulation.
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