Remote Alarm II ACCESSORY

User Guide

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Remote Alarm II User Guide

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The ResMed Remote Alarm II (Remote Alarm) has been designed for use with Astral and Stellar ventilators. Read the entire manual before using the Remote Alarm.

Intended use

The Remote Alarm is intended for home and hospital use. Its primary purpose is to alert the caregiver of a ventilation patient to an alarm condition on the ventilator even when the caregiver is not at the bedside or in the same room with the patient and ventilator.

The Remote Alarm generates an audible and visual signal when an alarm is triggered on the ventilator. The Remote Alarm is powered by battery and connected to the ventilator via a cable.

WARNING

• The Remote Alarm must only be used for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not disassemble the Remote Alarm, it has no user-serviceable parts inside; if damaged or defective, it should be returned to your ResMed representative.

• Explosion hazard—do not use in the vicinity of flammable anaesthetics.

• Ensure the remote alarm is placed in a clearly visible location on a flat surface or attached to a wall using the wall bracket provided.

Note:

The Remote Alarm is not intended for mobile use, such as with a wheelchair.

• Refer to the ventilator's manual for its indications for use.

Remote alarm at a glance

Refer to illustration A

1. Alarm indicator 6. Input connector (3 pin)

2. Volume control button 7. Good battery indicator

3. Remote Alarm mute 8. Low battery indicator button

4. Test button 9. Alarm disconnect indicator

5. Output connector (5 pin) 10. Volume level indicator

The ResMed Remote Alarm II comprises the following components:

• Remote Alarm • Wall bracket.

Available separately:

• 6.56 ft, 16.40 ft, 32.80 ft and 65.62 ft (2m, 5m, 10m and 20m) alarm cable.

Optional accessory:

• 98.43 ft (30 m) Hospital Alarm system cable

For a full list of accessories see the Ventilation accessories guide on www.resmed.com on the Products page under Service and Support. If you do not have internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.

Set up

Installing batteries before use

Refer to illustration B

1. Open the battery cover at the rear of the Remote Alarm by pushing in the latch and levering the cover away.

2. Insert two AA 1.5V batteries (not included).

3. Replace the battery cover, ensuring that it clicks into place. A beep will sound once the batteries are inserted.

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4. Press (check) to check the functionality of the alarm. Refer to the Testing the Remote Alarm instructions.

Note: Under normal usage conditions, new high quality type LR6 (AA size) batteries should power the Remote Alarm for approximately 12 weeks.

Connecting to the ventilator

Refer to illustration C

1. Connect one end of the alarm cable to the (3 pin) input connector on the Remote Alarm.

2. Connect the other end to the (5 pin) output connector located at the rear of the ventilator. Once connected, the alarm will beep and the Green Battery Good LED will blink once every 10 seconds.

3. Once set up is complete, press (check) to check the functionality of the Remote Alarm. Refer to the Testing the Remote Alarm instructions.

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CAUTION

The Remote Alarm cable is equipped with a push-pull locking connector. To remove the cable from the ventilator, gently pull on the connector. Do not twist its outer housing.

Connecting a second Remote Alarm

Refer to illustration D

If required, a second