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INTENDED USE

The AquaDROP et is used to humidify the therapy air 

fl

 ow.

The AquaDROP et must only be used in combination 

with a VECTOR et device. The VECTOR et is a respira-
tory therapy device for treating obstructive sleep apnea 

syndrome (OSAS) in patients weighing more than 30 kg.

The water in the AquaDROP et must not contain 

any additives, such as medicines, salts, aromatic 
oils or other substances.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

No contraindications are known for the use of the Aqua-
DROP et.

SIDE EFFECTS

Possible side effects from the use of the AquaDROP 
et are not known.

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Safety Information

Summary of Contents for AquaDROP et

Page 1: ...User s Manual Therapy Air Humidifier AquaDROP et ...

Page 2: ...rposes Please enter your device s serial number here You will find the serial number on the rating plate on the bottom of the device Serial number Please always quote the serial number for all queries and complaints CONFORMITY The device complies with the requirements of Directive 93 42 EEC 2 Info ...

Page 3: ...ructions 10 Installation Requirements and Transport 11 Intended Use 12 Contraindications 12 Side Effects 12 How the Device Works 13 Description of Device 14 Using the Humidifier 15 Filling the Humidifier 16 Connecting the Humidifier to the Device 17 Cleaning 20 Troubleshooting 22 Preparing the Humidifier when Changing Patient 23 Disposal 24 Humidifier 24 Packaging 24 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...Technical Data 25 Disclaimer 27 4 Contents ...

Page 5: ...SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1 Humidifier 2 User s manual 1 2 Scope of Delivery 5 ...

Page 6: ...anual through carefully before using your therapy air humidifier for the first time Follow the safety and cleaning instructions in particular Keep the manual in a safe place close to the device so that you can refer to it immediately if necessary 6 General ...

Page 7: ...local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations in force in the area of use must be observed This symbol denotes general safety instructions Follow these instructions to avoid accidents personal injury or material damage This symbol denotes hazardous situations that may lead to serious injuries or death This symbol denotes hazardous situations that may lead to moderately sever...

Page 8: ...This symbol denotes situations that may lead to material damage or damage to the device This symbol denotes information tips and instruc tions for the efficient error free use of the device 8 General ...

Page 9: ...lication part Protection class II protective insulation CE conformity declaration Manufacturer Follow the user s manual Caution hot Do not dispose of the device with the household waste Please contact the relevant customer services department to find out how to dispose of the device properly General 9 ...

Page 10: ... user instructions for it Only use accessories that have been recommended and supplied to you by the manufacturer or your special ist dealer Do not start the humidifier if it is dam aged or not working In this event inform your specialist dealer imme diately Change the water in the humidifier daily as otherwise germs can multiply 10 Safety Information ...

Page 11: ...ble sloping position Never transport or tilt the respiratory therapy device with a full humidifier fitted If you do this water could get into the therapy device and damage it Do not put the respiratory therapy device with a full humidifier fitted in the sun or in the vicinity of heaters or similar Safety Information 11 ...

Page 12: ... for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome OSAS in patients weighing more than 30 kg The water in the AquaDROP et must not contain any additives such as medicines salts aromatic oils or other substances CONTRAINDICATIONS No contraindications are known for the use of the Aqua DROP et SIDE EFFECTS Possible side effects from the use of the AquaDROP et are not known 12 Safety Information ...

Page 13: ...atory therapy device It is used to add humidity to the therapy air flow to pre vent the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory passages from drying out The heating power can be set to 5 different levels and can thus be adjusted to the patent s individual require ments How the Device Works 13 ...

Page 14: ...DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE 1 Air outlet connection for therapy tube 2 Sealing cap 3 Air control 4 Air inlet 5 Contact pins 6 Water container with heating plate 14 Description of Device ...

Page 15: ... attached to the respiratory therapy device When the humidifier is full of water it must not be laid on its side or turned over because water could leak Using the blower when the humidifier is full and not connected to the therapy tube may lead to drops of water being carried along by the air flow Therefore only use the humidifier when the therapy tube is properly attached Using the Humidifier 15 ...

Page 16: ...ater containing no additives Alternatively you can also use distilled water for medical purposes Note the specified maximum fill level 3 Close the water container by placing the sealing cap on the container with slightly pressure and turning it clockwise until it stops While carrying the filled humidifier please keep hold of the reservoir 1 3 2 16 Using the Humidifier ...

Page 17: ...ect the humidifier to the therapy device Ensure that the contact pins and the air inlet of the humidi fier are fitted to the therapy device without being skewed or distorted 2 The release button has to snap in place audibly Using the Humidifier 17 ...

Page 18: ...el 5 represents the maximum heat output 4 Confirm the settings using the enter key SWITCHING ON THE HEATING To switch on the humidifier s heating press the heater key The display now shows the currently set heat ing level and the heater LED lights If you start the therapy by pressing the on off key the heating is auto matically started You can switch on the heating before starting ther apy in orde...

Page 19: ...e heater LED goes off If the humidifier is in heating mode during the ther apy and you stop the therapy the humidifier s heating automatically switches to standby mode heating LED flashes As soon as you start the therapy the heating is also re activated Using the Humidifier 19 ...

Page 20: ...ating and germs multiplying Clean the humidifier as follows Never use sharp edged or pointed objects for cleaning 1 Turn the locking device to its upper position Detach the humidifier from the respiratory therapy device and take it to a sink unit 2 Open the humidifier by twisting the sealing cap anticlockwise off the water container 3 Empty the water container and rinse it out under running water ...

Page 21: ... and the air control under run ning water It is sufficient to rinse the device daily with running water 7 Leave all components to dry completely in the air You can clean the water container the air control and the sealing cap in the dishwasher up to a tempera ture of 60 C However we recommend cleaning them under running water to ensure that food remains from the dishwasher are not deposited on the...

Page 22: ...nsufficient humidification Set a higher heating level Set heating level not displayed Check that the contact pins are inserted into the respiratory therapy device as far as the stop The therapy device must be switched on Water is leaking from the air outlet Check whether the maximum permissible fill level of the water container has been exceeded Check the cleaning status 22 Troubleshooting ...

Page 23: ... must first of all be prepared hygienically When being given to another patient the humidifier must be prepared hygienically by the specialist dealer or the manufacturer The preparation procedure is described in detail in the corresponding hygiene plan Preparing the Humidifier when Changing Patient 23 ...

Page 24: ...IDIFIER The humidifier must not be disposed of with the household waste Please contact the relevant customer services depart ment to find out how to dispose of the humidifier properly PACKAGING The packaging is taken back by the distributor but it can alternatively be disposed with the normal house hold waste 24 Disposal ...

Page 25: ... 14 W Heating level 3 13 W 20 W Heating level 4 17 W 26 W Heating level 5 20 W 30 W Relative humidity measured at 24 C and 59 rel humidity Flow Level 1 Level 5 4 hPa 16 l min 75 100 10 hPa 24 l min 65 85 20 hPa 37 l min 50 70 Output of the humidifier system at heating level 5 measured at 24 C and 34 rel humidity 4 hPa 13 l min 13 mg l 20 hPa 37 l min 10 mg l The humidifier output may vary under di...

Page 26: ...erating conditions 1060 hPa 700 hPa approx 400 m 3500 m Therapy tube connection 22 mm cone as per ISO 5356 1 Product class according to 93 42 EEC IIa Classification according to EN 60601 1 Protection class II BF type device CE marking as per EC directive 93 42 EEC The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes without notice 26 Technical Data ...

Page 27: ...ance are carried out by persons not authorized by us other manufacturers accessories and spare parts are used that have not been approved by us for use on the product the product is used other than as described in the user s manual or the hygiene and cleaning instructions described in the user s manual have not been complied with Statutory guarantee rights remain unaffected by this Disclaimer 27 ...

Page 28: ...AquaDROP et eng 220711 04 HOFFRICHTER GmbH Mettenheimer Strasse 12 14 19061 Schwerin Germany Phone 49 385 39925 0 Fax 49 385 39925 25 E mail info hoffrichter de www hoffrichter de Art no 5000 0329 ...

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