General warnings and cautions
The following are general warnings and cautions. Specific warnings, cautions and notes appear with the
relevant instructions in the guide.
WARNING
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Maintain patient isolation: The TxLink 2 should be placed outside the patient environment
(outside a 1.5 m radius of the patient's bed).
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Maintain separation from liquids: The TxLink 2 should be placed at least 0.5 m away from and
above the humidifier and liquids.
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Only use the supplied ResMed power cable.
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Discontinue use and contact the supplier or ResMed service center if any of the following occurs
on the device or power supply:
• does not perform as usual
• damaged or have signs of wear
• making unusual sounds
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Beware of electrocution:
• Do not immerse the device or any of its components in water.
• Do not connect to power while the device is wet. Make sure that all parts are dry before
plugging them in.
• If liquids are spilled into or onto the device, unplug the device and let the parts dry.
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The device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent or
stacked use is necessary, the device should be observed to verify normal operation in the
configuration in which it will be used.
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Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and
external antennas) should be used no closer than 10 cm to any part of the device. Otherwise,
degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.
CAUTION
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Use only approved ResMed equipment, parts, and components.
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The TxLink 2 should not be placed close to life support equipment.
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The TxLink 2 is a network device. Ensure that an appropriate cyber-security policy is established
and maintained at your premises to ensure reliable operation of your network, security of
information, and protection of attached equipment.
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Ensure wiring is placed away from other equipment and personnel.
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The TxLink 2 contains no user-serviceable parts.
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The 24V DC power cable and TxLink 2 contain no user-serviceable parts.
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Do not place the device where it can be bumped, stepped on, or where someone is likely to trip
over the device.
Note: For any serious incidents that occur in relation to this device, these should be reported to ResMed
and the competent authority in your country.
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