User's Manual

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WARNING
Obey all warnings throughout the manual and also those below to help prevent injury and/or equipment
damage.
A WARNING alerts you to possible injury. The operator should read and understand this entire manual before
using the device.
• WARNING - Federal USA law restricts this product to sale by or on the order of a physician. Sale by or
on the order of unauthorized persons can cause patient injury.
• WARNING - We recommend the first use of this product be in a supervised setting such as a doctor’s
office or at home with a clinical trainer.
• WARNING - This system should only be used by trained personnel.
• WARNING - Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING - Do not operate this system if it shows any signs of physical damages, faulty conditions,
or malfunction (such as damaged power cord or plug, dropped, dropped in water, or if the touchscreen
does not operate).
• WARNING - Do not use the system near to any heat source or ignition source such as a fireplace or
radiant heater.
• WARNING - Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• WARNING - Adult supervision is required to use the therapy on children.
• WARNING - Close supervision throughout the treatment is necessary when this product is used by
children or patients with physical limitations or impaired cognitive abilities.
• WARNING - Make sure the position of the control unit is such that you can quickly, without obstruction,
disconnect the power cord from the power outlet on the wall, if required.
• WARNING - If it is necessary to disconnect/isolate the product from the main power supply, disconnect
the power cord plug from the power inlet on the back of the control unit or disconnect the power cord
from the power outlet on the wall.
• WARNING - Do not operate the system under harsh conditions (such as extreme temperature or
excessive moisture).
• WARNING - Do not operate the system if fluid is spilled on the control unit.
• WARNING - Do not use the system near flammable chemicals or products, including flammable
anesthetics.
• WARNING - Keep the tubing, cables and power cords away from toddlers and children to avoid
strangulation.
• WARNING - Keep the small parts provided with this product away from children to avoid swallowing
and causing a choking effect.
• WARNING - Do not store or use the system around pets, pests, or unsupervised children.
• WARNING - Keep the control unit, battery, AC/DC power adapter, and power cord away from heated
surfaces.
• WARNING - Use only the supplied Aerogen® Solo nebulizer with the Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit’s
handset.
• WARNING - Only the Aerogen® Solo Controller Cable should be used to connect to and power the
Aerogen® Solo nebulizer with the BiWaze Clear system.
• WARNING - Use only the recommended SpO2 sensor with the BiWaze Clear System.
• WARNING - Only ABM Respiratory Care authorized persons should open and service this system.
• WARNING - Do not use the device in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture in combination
with oxygen or air, or in the presence of nitrous oxide.
• WARNING - Therapy should not be conducted when the device is in the carrying bag.
• WARNING - Do not modify this equipment. No modification of this equipment is allowed by any
unauthorized personnel.
• WARNING - When using the device on a new patient, always use a new Dual Lumen Breathing circuit.
• WARNING - Always use bacterial/viral filter with BiWaze Clear System.
CAUTION
A CAUTION explains special measures for the safe and effective use of the device.
• C
AUTION - Read this User Manual before use.
• CAUTION - Do not expose the device to excessive force, dropping or shaking.