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User's Manual

Therapy Air Humidi

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the Respiratory Therapy Device TREND II and 

the Ventilator TRENDvent

AquaTREND uni

Summary of Contents for AquaTREND uni

Page 1: ...User s Manual Therapy Air Humidifier for the Respiratory Therapy Device TREND II and the Ventilator TRENDvent AquaTREND uni ...

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: ...d Transport 11 Intended Use 12 Contraindications 13 Side Effects 13 Description of Device 14 Using the Humidifier 16 Filling the Humidifier 17 Connecting the Humidifier to the Device 18 TREND II Respiratory Therapy Device 18 TRENDvent Ventilator 19 Detach the Humidifier from the Device 20 Using the Humidifier at the Respiratory Therapy Device TREND II 20 Using the Humidifier at the TRENDvent Venti...

Page 4: ...Cleaning 24 Troubleshooting 26 Preparing the Humidifier when Changing Patient 27 Disposal 28 Humidifier 28 Packaging 28 Technical Data 29 Disclaimer 31 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: ...l the specific user in structions 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: ...ition Never transport or tilt the respirato ry therapy device or ventilator with a full humidifier fitted If you do this water could get into the therapy de vice and damage it Do not put the respiratory therapy device or ventilator with a full humidi fier fitted in the sun or in the vicinity of heaters or similar Safety Information 11 ...

Page 12: ...evice or TREND vent ventilator The water in the AquaTREND uni must not contain any additives such as medicines salts aromatic oils or other substances If using a TRENDvent ventilator the AquaTREND uni must not be used for invasive ventilation If using a TRENDvent ventilator the AquaTREND uni can only be used up to a pressure of max 20 hPa 12 Safety Information ...

Page 13: ...CONTRAINDICATIONS No contraindications are known for the use of the Aqua TREND uni SIDE EFFECTS Possible side effects from the use of the AquaTREND uni are not known Safety Information 13 ...

Page 14: ...y device or TREND vent ventilator 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 14 How the Device Works ...

Page 15: ...Air outlet connection for tube system Sealing cap Air control Air inlet Contact pins Water container with heating plate Description of Device 15 ...

Page 16: ...hed to the respiratory therapy device or ventilator 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 tube system may lead to drops of water being carried along by the air flow Therefore only use the humidifier when the tube system is properly attached 16 Using the Humid...

Page 17: ...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 Using the Humidifier 17 ...

Page 18: ...nect the humidifier to the device until it locks into place Ensure that the contact pins and the air inlet of the humidifier are fitted to the therapy device without being skewed or distorted 2 Attach the therapy tube to the humidifier s tube connection 2 1 1 18 Using the Humidifier ...

Page 19: ...e air outlet of the humidifier are fitted to the device without being skewed and distorted If the device is set for operation with a valve tube system the following message appears 2 Confirm the message by pressing the OK button 3 Attach the ventilation tube to the humidifier s tube connection 3 1 Using the Humidifier 19 ...

Page 20: ...VICE TREND II SETTING HEATING LEVEL 1 Press the heater button up to the heater menu is shown 2 Press the button The display of the heating level starts to flash 3 Set the desired heating level using the buttons or You can select a value between 1 to 5 Level 1 represents the lowest heat output and level 5 rep resents the maximum heat output 4 Confirm the settings using the button 4 1 Q M MMMMMMMMMM...

Page 21: ...started You can switch on the heating before starting ther apy in order to preheat the water SWITCHING OFF THE HEATING To switch the heating off press the heating button The 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 hea...

Page 22: ...Heating Level using the cursor or touch wheel 3 Press the OK button 4 Set the desired heating level using the cursors or or the touch wheel You can select a value between 1 to 5 Level 1 represents the lowest heat output and level 5 represents the maximum heat output 5 Confirm the settings using the OK button 22 Using the Humidifier ...

Page 23: ... switch on the heating before starting ven tilation in order to preheat the water SWITCHING ON THE HEATING To switch the heating off press the heating button The color of the heating button changes from green to white If the humidifier is in heating mode during ventilation and you stop ventilation the humidifier s heating auto matically switches to standby mode heating button flashes green As soon...

Page 24: ...nt limescale accumulating and germs multiplying Clean the humidifier as follows Never use sharp edged or pointed objects for cleaning 1 Detach the humidifier from the respiratory therapy device or ventilator by pressing the unlocking but ton see page 20 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...

Page 25: ... sealing cap 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 depo...

Page 26: ...a higher heating level Set heating level not displayed Check that the contact pins are inserted into the respiratory therapy device or ventilator as far as the stop and that the locking mechanism lever is horizontal The respiratory therapy device or ven tilator must be switched on Water is leaking from the air outlet Check whether the maximum permissible fill level of the water container has been ...

Page 27: ... 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 27 ...

Page 28: ...es depart ment to find out how to dispose of the humidifier properly Proper disposal saves natural resources and prevents harmful substances being released into the environment PACKAGING The packaging is taken back by the distributor but it can alternatively be disposed of separately with the normal household waste 28 Disposal ...

Page 29: ...vent TREND TRENDvent Heating off 0 W 0 W 0 W 0 W Heating level 1 5 W 5 W 8 W 7 W Heating level 2 9 W 9 W 14 W 12 W Heating level 3 13 W 13 W 20 W 17 W Heating level 4 17 W 17 W 26 W 22 W Heating level 5 20 W 20 W 30 W 25 W Relative humidity measured at 22 C and 55 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 Technical Data 29 ...

Page 30: ... emitted 36 C Operating temperature 5 C 35 C Storage temperature 20 C 70 C Relative humidity 15 95 Operating 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 righ...

Page 31: ...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 31 ...

Page 32: ...AquaTREND uni eng 060511 06 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 0231 ...

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