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Tobacco use
Tobacco smoke may cause tar build up within the device.
Device
placement
Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water.
Do not place the device directly onto carpet, fabric, or other flammable materials.
Do not plug the device into an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water. Take
precautions to protect furniture from water damage.
Do not move the device while the humidifier water tank has water in it.
Humidifier
water tank
Remove the humidifier water tank, empty all water, and replace the empty humidifier
water tank before transporting the device.
Do not fill the humidifier water tank above the maximum fill line. If the humidifier water
tank is overfilled, water may leak into the therapy device, humidifier, or onto your
furniture. Damage to the humidifier or therapy device may occur.
Use only room temperature distilled water in the humidifier water tank. Do not put
any chemicals or additives into the water. Possible airway irritation or damage to the
humidifier water tank may result.
If using the integrated humidifier, do not start therapy without the humidifier water
tank installed.
Do not attempt to fill the humidifier water tank while it is still connected to the device.
Cleaning
Do not immerse the device or allow any liquid to enter the enclosure or the inlet filter.
Do not steam autoclave the device. Doing so will destroy the device.
Do not use harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners, or brushes to clean the system.
Only the cleaning procedures listed in this manual are recommended by Philips
Respironics. Use of other cleaning processes, not specified by Philips Respironics,
may affect the performance of the product.
