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Transcend 3 miniCPAP Quick Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Transcend, the leading innovator in portable CPAP therapy. The
Transcend 3 miniCPAP provides positive airway pressure to users in the range of 4 to 20
cm as prescribed by the clinician. The Transcend 3 miniCPAP product family includes
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the Transcend 3 miniCPAP and the Transcend 3 miniCPAP Auto. Buttons and LED lights
facilitate control and provide operational feedback. A DC power jack and a USB port are
also incorporated into the Transcend 3 miniCPAP.
Note: For detailed device descriptions and troubleshooting, download the
Transcend 3 miniCPAP user manual at www.mytranscend.com/support or by
calling Somnetics customer service at 877-621-9626 to request a copy.
Precautions when using a computer with Transcend 3 miniCPAP
The following precautions are cited for the safety of the patient and/or the person
operating the computer as required to meet IEC 60601-1-1 safety regulations.
Definitions A computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards is one that complies
with UL 60950-1 or IEC 60950-1 safety standards.
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Do not plug any devices into the Transcend 3 miniCPAP USB port other than a computer
that is compliant with 60950-1 safety standards. Attaching any other device to the
Transcend 3 miniCPAP USB port may damage Transcend and may not be safe for the user.
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In order to reduce the risk of leakage currents, use an isolation transformer which is IEC
60601-1 approved to power your computer.
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Do not plug your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards or your Transcend into
a multiple portable socket outlet (i.e. power strip).
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When using your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards, follow the
manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
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When using your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for conducting preventative maintenance.
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Do not attach Transcend 3 miniCPAP USB port to your computer compliant with 60950-1
safety standards during preventative maintenance of your computer.
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Do not touch your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards and any exposed
metal on Transcend 3 miniCPAP or on Transcend 3 miniCPAP cables at the same time.
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Do not touch exposed metal on your computer compliant with 60950-1 safety standards or
exposed metal on connectors or cables
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For clinicians, do not simultaneously touch the computer compliant with 60950-1 safety
standards and the patient.
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Do not use computers that have internal voltages that are accessible without the use of
tools in order to gain access to such voltages.
Warnings
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Do not allow water to enter this device. Transcend 3 miniCPAP should not be
exposed to environmental conditions where the system may get wet.
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This device is not intended for life support.
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