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ConchaTherm

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Neptune

Heated Humidifier

REF 425-00

User’s Manual

88924-07 03/07

Summary of Contents for 425-00

Page 1: ...ConchaTherm Neptune Heated Humidifier REF 425 00 User s Manual 88924 07 03 07...

Page 2: ...Characteristics c General System Characteristics 6 Controls and Indicators a Front Panel Indicators b Status Indicators c Front Panel Controls 7 Directions for Use a System Setup b Automatic Operation...

Page 3: ...temperatures Responsive membrane front panel Internationally accepted Graphic Icon Front Panel LED prompts and audio visual alarms permit rapid detection and correction of problems Temperature trackin...

Page 4: ...urer Name and Address Do Not Dispose in Landfill Return to Manufacturer for Recycling DRIP PROOF a higher than ORDINARY level of protection from drips leaks and spills for Medical Devices Type BF Devi...

Page 5: ...m minute volumes recommended in this manual Do not cover the circuit with sheets blankets towels clothing or other materials Do not apply excessive tension to the heated wire harness DO NOT MILK TUBIN...

Page 6: ...erns within the system associated with normal operation will be disrupted if there is insufficient water to pass through the system causing a high temperature alarm Caution Do not operate the humidifi...

Page 7: ...d vaporizing the sterile water Ventilatory gas passes through the column where it picks up the moisture in molecular form The heated humidified gas is delivered to the patient through a breathing circ...

Page 8: ...ce equals the Concha Column s compliance plus the amount of fluid transferred to the reservoir during each inspiratory phase Some fluid in the form of either water vapor or water always transfers duri...

Page 9: ...a Neptune was designed to provide 100 RH as evidenced by moisture con densation or rainout in the circuit at the recommended flow rates over the settable proximal airway tempera ture settings at zero...

Page 10: ...esistance to Flow data System Pressures The ConchaTherm circuits are designed to exceed the ISO CD 5367 standard of 60 cm H2O 6 0 3 kPa and are tested to perform at 90 cm H2O System Leakage System lea...

Page 11: ...romagnetic Emissions and Compatibility This device can be placed in close proximity to other Medical Devices approved to the same standards Communication devices or other equipment emitting RF signals...

Page 12: ...ation This indicator flashes red when there is a temperature probe problem or an over temperature condition at the patient airway 5 Column Temperature Icon illuminates green when the column button is...

Page 13: ...m will sound If this hap pens turn the heater off and let it cool If the condition persists take the unit out of service and return to Teleflex Medical for servicing 10 Temperature Gradient Indicator...

Page 14: ...ay Blue LED between the Sun and Raindrop indicates the actual temperature gradient setting The example below shows a setting of one degree towards the raindrop This setting would increase humidity in...

Page 15: ...t the ventilator circuit to the Concha Column Remove the yellow cap from the top of the column Connect the humidifier line from the ventilator to one of the ports on the column Connect the inspiratory...

Page 16: ...he puncture site at the bottom of the reservoir Insert the pin all the way Repeat this procedure for the top puncture pin and puncture site Open the tubing clamp s and gently squeeze the reservoir bot...

Page 17: ...not turn the humidifier on and do not exit the pause mode until there is regulated gas flow through the system To do so may result in heat buildup causing a bolus of hot air to be delivered to the pat...

Page 18: ...button to confirm these settings or press and hold the accept button to enter the User Adjustable Operation within 5 minutes the unit will alarm To clear this alarm press the accept button 4 Warm Up...

Page 19: ...ngs are maintained and automatically re activated when the designated pause time ends To activate the PAUSE Mode press and hold the pause button The timer icon will illuminate and the LED display will...

Page 20: ...used Warning Do not leave the humidifier ON do not turn the humidifier ON and do not exit the pause mode until there is regulated gas flow through the system To do so may result in heat buildup causin...

Page 21: ...e new mode press the accept button The unit will return to warm up and then normal operation The selected mode will be retained in memory and the appropriate mode icon will remain illuminated during w...

Page 22: ...idity RH of the gas to be constant throughout the length of the heated wire circuit Figure 9 shows a typical circuit response and LED display when the airway temperature is set at 37 C and the tempera...

Page 23: ...chosen should provide a minimum of 30 mg H2O L of delivered gas at 30 C The ConchaTherm Neptune is designed to advise the user of low humidity conditions when the humidifier is in the Invasive mode an...

Page 24: ...ed As a result less water vapor is created To compensate for this situation the ConchaTherm Neptune features a High Output Mode see figure 12 This mode allows the humidifier to respond to high incomin...

Page 25: ...ithin the circuit Please note that certain environmental conditions will not allow the humidifier to maintain both the proximal patient airway temperature and the temperature gradient at the levels en...

Page 26: ...e alarm mute button to silence the cautionary audio alarm The alarm will be silenced for approximately two minutes or until the alarm deactivates When muted the alarm remains activated and the alarm m...

Page 27: ...ator place the proximal patient airway temperature probe away from lamps or other sources of heat so as not to affect the temperature reading Warning Placing a temperature probe in an environment whic...

Page 28: ...prior to use Warning This unit requires 120 V nominal 60 Hz sine wave output If used in a transport vehicle requiring an inverter do not use square wave or pulse width modulated sine wave output Over...

Page 29: ...voir correct low no flow condition Low water level in column or reservoir replace water reservoir and or column B CHECK PROBE Patient and Column Temp Indicators Flash Red Temp probe dislodged or disco...

Page 30: ...ion before removing the unit from service Note These conditions may not necessarily be accompanied by an alarm All displays on the unit are blank Power cord not connected to power Connect cord to powe...

Page 31: ...until completion of the Warm up cycle Routine Checks 1 Observe the condensation levels in the breathing circuit with every ventilator check Drain as necessary 2 Replace the Concha Column with each ve...

Page 32: ...ng operation If a malfunction is detected during a routine check the humidifier will shut off power and display the Service icon See Troubleshooting Check the power cord for damage prior to each use I...

Page 33: ...lation of the lease Repair of user owned heaters Customer Service shall provide instructions for the return of your heater Upon receipt the heater will be evaluated and an estimate of repair costs sha...

Page 34: ...coverage or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty GENERAL PROVISIONS THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND SETS FORTH THE FULL EXTENT OF TELEFLEX MEDICAL S RESPONSIBILITY THIS WA...

Page 35: ...ranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim e Product that has the serial number removed or made illegible f Freight and insurance costs to the service center g Scratches...

Page 36: ...quipment For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the tran...

Page 37: ...for power supply lines 1 kV for input output lines 1 kV differential mode 2 kV common mode 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip...

Page 38: ...ansmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compli ance level in each frequency range b Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the fol...

Page 39: ...00 3 2 Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 Compliance Group 1 Class B Class A Complies Electromagnetic environment guidance The CONCHATHERM NEPTUNE Humidifier uses RF energy only for...

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