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DreamStation Heated Humidifier

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Page 1: ...User manual DreamStation Heated Humidifier ...

Page 2: ...ng the Tubing 4 Daily Use 5 Disconnecting the Tubing 6 Disconnecting the Therapy Device 7 Checking the Humidifier Lid Seal 7 Home Cleaning Instructions Water Tank 8 Home Cleaning Instructions Humidifier Base 8 Home Cleaning Instructions Heated Tubing 8 Hospital and Institution Disinfection 8 Service 9 Traveling with the System 9 Disposal 9 Troubleshooting 10 DreamStation Heated Humidifier Specific...

Page 3: ... care provider Before cleaning the humidifier always remove from the therapy device Empty and clean the water tank daily to prevent mold and bacteria growth Repairs and adjustments must be performed by Philips Respironics authorized service personnel only Unauthorized service could cause injury invalidate the warranty or result in costly damage Do not use any accessories detachable parts and mater...

Page 4: ...tubing For information related to the mask to be used including any need for a separate exhalation device consult the instructions for use that accompany both the mask and therapy device The DreamStation Heated Humidifier with Heated Tubing is designed to deliver humidification to provide added comfort during therapy This humidification level is controlled through the output of the heated humidifi...

Page 5: ...onal The optional heated tube connects from the humidifier to the patient s mask 10 Humidifier Connector End Connect this end of the tubing to the humidifier 11 Heater Plate Warms the water in the water tank 12 Humidifier Release Button Press this button to remove the humidifier from the therapy device Refer to the Disconnecting the Therapy Device section of this manual to see this button 13 Thera...

Page 6: ...rapy device and the humidifier are completely seated against each other Connecting the Tubing 1 To attach the heated tube to the heated humidifier line up the connector 1 at the top of the heated tube to the top of the air outlet port 2 on the humidifier 2 Press the tubing into place over the air outlet port until the tabs on the side of the tube click into place in the slots on the sides of the o...

Page 7: ...t surface Fill the tank with water 2 no higher than the maximum fill line To avoid spilling the water level should not rise above the bottom of the tube 3 in the back of the water tank Note Clean the water tank before first use Refer to the Home Cleaning Instructions Water Tank section in this manual Caution Do not attempt to fill the tank while it is still inside the humidifier Caution Use only r...

Page 8: ...e having trouble with your mask refer to the instructions included with the mask 8 Refer to your therapy device manual for complete instructions on how to adjust both the Heated Humidifier and the optional Heated Tubing settings to achieve the desired humidity Caution Do not turn the humidifier on without the water tank installed The humidifier setting must remain off if there is no water in the w...

Page 9: ...completely on both sides Allow the seal to air dry Inspect the seal for damage If the humidifier lid seal show signs of wear or damage contact your home care provider for a replacement To install or reseat your humidifier lid seal fully open the humidifier lid Position the seal 1 against the inside of the lid so the seal s center hole aligns with the humidifier outlet port Confirm that the seal is...

Page 10: ...se and heater plate by wiping it with a damp cloth Allow the platform to air dry before reconnecting to the therapy device 2 Inspect the humidifier base for any damage and replace it if necessary 3 Clean the humidifier outlet port by using a damp bottle brush or a damp cloth Insert the brush or cloth approximately 2 75 inches 7 cm into the outlet opening while cleaning Home Cleaning Instructions H...

Page 11: ...scribed in the chemical disinfection instructions separately rinse the tank seal and heated tubing a minimum of 1 time each in at least 3 gallons 11 4 liters of water and air dry out of direct sunlight Note Discoloration of the seal is normal after disinfection Service The humidifier does not require routine servicing If any part of the humidifier is worn or damaged contact Philips Respironics or ...

Page 12: ...l and humidifier lid seal are in present in their proper orientation and fully seated If a seal has come loose gently press around the edges of the seal to reseat it The humidifier is cracked or damaged The humidifier was dropped or mishandled If the humidifier does not operate properly after being dropped or mishandled contact your home care provider or Philips Respironics The therapy device is o...

Page 13: ...fier seals and tube are connected properly and not leaking You may also choose to lower your humidifier and or heated tube settings or change the humidification mode from Fixed to Adaptive humidification mode to increase the time that your humidifier water will last I hear a leak or whistling sound coming from my therapy device or humidifier not related to mask leak The therapy device air inlet ma...

Page 14: ...heated humidifier is used with a Philips Respironics therapy device AC Power Consumption with 80W power supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 2 0 1 0 A DC Power Consumption 12 VDC 6 67 A Type of Protection Against Electric Shock Class II Equipment Degree of Protection Against Electric Shock Type BF Applied Part Degree of Protection against Ingress of Water Drip Proof IP22 Mode of Operation Continuous Electr...

Page 15: ...rized distributors of Respironics Inc products and Respironics Inc reserves the right to charge dealers for warranty service of failed product not purchased directly from Respironics Inc or authorized distributors Respironics Inc disclaims all liability for economic loss loss of profits overhead or consequential damages which may be claimed to arise from any sale or use of this product Some states...

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