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User Manual
C
HAPTER
10: A
CCESSORIES
10.1 A
DDING
A
H
UMIDIFIER
Th
e REMstar Heated Humidifi er, REMstar Passover Humidifi er, and H2 Heated Humidifi er are available
from your health care professional. Th
e humidifi ers may reduce nasal dryness and irritation by adding
moisture (and heat, if applicable) to the airfl ow.
CAUTION:
For safe operation, the humidifi er must always be positioned below the circuit
connection at the mask and the air outlet on the device. Th
e humidifi er must be level for
proper operation.
Refer to the humidifi er instructions for complete setup information.
10.2 A
DDING
O
XYGEN
TO
THE
D
EVICE
Oxygen may be added to the mask connection. Please note the warnings listed below when using oxygen
with the device.
WARNING:
If you are using oxygen, your device must be equipped with the Respironics Pressure Valve
(Part number 302418). Failure to use the Pressure Valve could result in a fi re hazard.
WARNING:
Oxygen accelerates fi res. Keep the device and the O
2
containers away from heat, open
fl ames, any oily substance, or other sources of ignition. Do not smoke in the area near the
device or the O
2
container.
WARNING:
When using oxygen with your device, the oxygen supply must comply with the local
regulations for medical oxygen.
WARNING:
When using oxygen with this system, turn the device
on
before turning the oxygen on.
Turn the oxygen
off
before turning the device off . Th
is will prevent oxygen accumulation
in the device.