User´s Manual
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Страница 1: ...User s Manual BILEVEL HOFFRICHTER VECTOR et CPAP ...
Страница 2: ...ber in order to ensure traceability The serial number is indicated on the type label on the rear of the system Please always specify the serial number in inquiries and complaints CONFORMITY The device complies with the requirements of the Directive 93 42 EEC 2 VECTOR et CPAP ...
Страница 3: ... Notes prior to first use 11 7 Components of the Device 12 8 Accessories 14 9 Use of the Device 16 10 Use of Oxygen 17 11 Clean and Change of the Filter 18 12 Alarm Functions 20 13 Functions of the Device 22 14 Troubleshooting 34 15 Display Messages 36 16 Maintenance 38 17 Technial Data 39 3 CONTENTS VECTOR et CPAP ...
Страница 4: ...e BF Electric safety class II with protective insulation Observe the Operating Instructions Manufacturer CE Declaration of Conformity Do not dispose of the device with normal domestic waste For information on the proper disposal of the device please contact your responsible customer service 1 ...
Страница 5: ...device with a direct voltage of 24 V DC e g for mobile use in a truck or mobile home When connecting the device to a DC supply source please only use the optional connection cable and do not use the device with a PC ATTENTION HOFFRICHTER GmbH is not liable for any damage and consequential damage nor for any effects on the safety reliability and performance of the devi ce if manipulations modificat...
Страница 6: ...This is particularly necessary if a humidifier is connected If you receive oxygen with your therapy please follow all fire protection and safety regulations with regard to the use of oxygen Mobile use of the device is permitted only in a parked vehicle Immediately see your physician if while using the device you develop one or more of the following symptoms dryness of the mucous membranes in nose ...
Страница 7: ...h tubs Before cleaning the device always disconnect the power plug Use the supplied power supply pack only When connecting the device to a DC supply source please only use the optional connecti on cable listed under optional accessories and do not use the device with a PC STANDBY MODE The device is in the standby mode as long as the turbine is turned off The standby mode is indicated by the illumi...
Страница 8: ... patients who need artificial respiration This therapy device is no life preserving system The treatment pressure is applied through a ventilation mask This ventilation mask must be provided with an exhalation valve in order to ensure that the exhaled air is discharged Do not wear the ventilation mask while the therapy device is turned off because otherwise you might rebreathe exhaled air Please a...
Страница 9: ...n after open craniocerebral trauma or other head injuries In case of an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses or the middle ear it might be indicated to stop the therapy Please consult your physician Devices which have been fitted with an A Aq qu ua aD DR RO OP P e et t humidifier may not be used with additives such as medication or aroma oils in the humidifier water 9 VECTOR et CPAP 4 ...
Страница 10: ...ailure alarm It automatically restarts the motor after power restoration The device contains a built in microcontroller which controls all of its functions A quartz alarm clock further adds to the comfort when using the device Further comfort functions include a soft start ramp the automatic start stop function and the adjustable display brightness While passing through the device the air is heate...
Страница 11: ...and helps to prevent irritations of the skin Make sure the measurement tube is unobstructed at all times Avoid ingress of water into the measurement tube during cleaning If water droplets should have accidentally entered the measurement tube they must be carefully and thoroughly removed Please strictly observe the following setup instructions Do not place the device in the vicinity of a heating so...
Страница 12: ...cassette 3 Display 4 Heater LED 5 Info Key 6 Heater Key 7 Release button for accessories 8 Measurinng tube connection 9 Air outlet 10 Contact socket for humidifier 11 Control Key ON OFF button 12 7 VECTOR et CPAP 1 2 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 10 3 CPAP VECTOR et 1 1 10 10 ...
Страница 13: ...13 VECTOR et CPAP REAR VIEW 12 Power connection 13 RS232 interface 14 Type identification plate 7 12 13 14 C P A P e t ...
Страница 14: ...8 Exhalation valve Car Cabel Carrier bag Air Filter Cassette Power cord Power Supply Unit Therapy Tube Length 1 80 m Measuring Tube Breathing Mask There are various mask systems available Stoppers y Tube 80 m ACCESSORIES ...
Страница 15: ... cover 0000 2029 Carrier bag 0000 2080 A ventilation mask that has been specially adjusted for the individual patient is required for start up and use of the device in the domestic area in addition to the therapy device with power supply unit power cord and therapy tube OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Art No AquaDROP et 0000 2015 Car cabel 0000 9212 12 V to 24 V converter 0000 7133 Replacement filter cassett...
Страница 16: ...rator key to start the device 6 The device will then run through the mask test for the time selected and at the pressure prescribed You should now properly seat the mask in order to eliminate any potential leaks 7 Place the tubing such that it does not exert any pulling action on the mask while you are lying down 8 Breathe deeply and calmly only through your nose If you have activated the soft sta...
Страница 17: ... Please contact your specialized dealer ATTENTION Oxygen promotes combustion processes For that reason please observe the valid fire protection regulations for the use of oxygen Keep oxygen fittings free from fat do not smoke and do not handle the device near a naked flame ATTENTION If you are using oxygen together with the device the oxygen supply must always be deactivated as long as the device ...
Страница 18: ...riginal HOFFRICHTER filter cassettes Otherwise the warranty for the ventila tor will become extinct CLEANING THE MASK For reasons of hygiene the mask must be cleaned on a daily basis 1 Separate the mask from the therapy tubing 2 Clean the mask as described in the mask manufacturer s operating instructions WEEKLY CLEANING OF THE THERAPY TUBING Make sure the measurement tube is unobstructed at all t...
Страница 19: ... a cloth slightly moistened with soapy water Then use a dry cloth to wipe the device dry You do not have to disinfect the device or parts of the device chemically or thermally CLEANING THE HEAD GEAR Clean the head gear as required 1 Disconnect the head gear from the mask 2 Clean the head gear as described in the head gear manufacturer s operating instructions ...
Страница 20: ...east half an hour Use the device with running blower and then pull the power plug out of the wall socket Now the acoustic warning signal should sound Check once a month if the signal sounds long enough refe rence value at least 3 minutes After pushing the operating button or turning on the power supply again the signal will stop MASK ALARM This alarm function is activated only if the automatic fun...
Страница 21: ...e is provided with a comfortable integrated alarm clock Using the programming keys you can activate and deactivate this alarm clock at any time for example on weekends The alarm clock emits an alarm at the programmed wake time Press the operator key once to set the alarm for the next 5 minutes can be set with the help of the computer software and twice to deactivate it completely These functions m...
Страница 22: ...line exit menu and then press the key programming is ended The device has three different menus 1 Info Menu In this menu the set parameters can be displayed 2 Patient Menu In this menu the patient can change settings 3 Clinic Menu In this menu only a doctor or service technicians can change settings INFO MENU By pressing the Info button i you get to the Info menu By pressing the buttons and you ca...
Страница 23: ...because of the diminution of breathingwork during in and exhalation Reduction of the middle therapy pressure 6 Pressure Shows the selected therapy pressure 7 FLEX Level Shows the selected FLEX level only if the FLEX mode is activated The value of pressure increase and pressure decrease depends on the value of the breath flow the set FLEX levels and the set therapy pressure The three FLEX levels 1 ...
Страница 24: ...sing the button again ends the input and you get back to the menu Changing the wake time will automatically activate the alarm clock After leaving the menu the alarm clock can be activated and deactivated with the help of the and buttons Press to activate the alarm function The display briefly shows the wake time allowing you to verify it After that a bell symbol in front of the time display shows...
Страница 25: ... ramp pressure P ramp up to the pressure prescribed thus allowing you to fall asleep more easily In particular if you are not yet used to the respi ration therapy the soft start can help you get accustomed to the device and fall asleep easily The device allows delay times ranging from zero the prescribed therapy pressure is applied at once to 60 minutes the prescribed therapy pressure is built up ...
Страница 26: ... tight even under the maximum the rapy pressure If the FLEXLINE mode is switched on the pressure is raised by 1 hPa at FLEX level 1 2 hPa at FLEX level 2 and 3 hPa at FLEX level 3 To set the mask test first go to the Patient menu press the button for approx 1 second then select Mask test with the buttons and Press the button Now select the desired time by pressing the buttons and Press to confirm ...
Страница 27: ...will then start the therapy automatically If you want to end the therapy simply take off the mask After 5 seconds the device will switch off automatically In the automatic mode the device is turned off if the mask or the tubing slip off unnoticed during the night Therefore the device offers you the function Automatic OFF with mask alarm Then you have to switch on the device in the evening and swit...
Страница 28: ...evice will select the brightness previously set by you After pressing any button the brightness will automatically switch to 100 for better visibility 7 Date Use this menu item to set the date To do so go to the Patient menu hold down the button for approx 1 second Then select Date by pressing the buttons and Press the button After pressing the button the year will flash and can be set by pressing...
Страница 29: ...and service professionals In the Clinic menu the following patient and device relevant data can be shown and changed For some parameters you have to enter a PIN first to prevent wrong parameter setting Your doctor and specialized dealer know this PIN Please do not try to find out the PIN If you are in doubt as to whether the set parameters are cor rect please consult your physician 1 Language The ...
Страница 30: ...e 8 hPa mbar are set At 8 cmH2O the pressure is 7 8456 hPa mbar 1 cmH2O 0 9807 hPa 3 Turbine This menu item shows the total operating time of the turbine the filter and the therapy time 3 1 Turbine The counter indicates the total turbine running time 3 2 Filter The counter indicates the operating hours of the filter since the last reset 3 3 Therapy The counter indicates the operating time with the...
Страница 31: ...he help of the and buttons and proceed as described for the first digit Enter the third digit accordingly After entering the last digit of the PIN you can switch between the CPAP and FLEX mode by pressing the button Leave the menu once the desired mode is selected The device will then save the new mode 5 Pressure For changing the pressure go to the Clinic menu hold down the button for approx 1 sec...
Страница 32: ...h the help of the and buttons After pressing the button the second digit will flash Enter the second digit of the PIN with the help of the and buttons and proceed as described for the first digit Enter the third digit accordingly After entering the last digit of the PIN you can set the FLEX level by pressing the buttons and Then confirm the selected level by pressing the button 13 Examples for pre...
Страница 33: ...IEW Patient Menu Clinic Menu Mode Pressure FLEX Level Wake Time Reset Filter Ramp Mask Test Date Time Automatic Mode Pressure FLEX Level Ramp P Ramp Mask Test Automatic Language P Unit Turbine Filter Therapy Standby Date Time Reset Filter Wake Time Brightness Brightness ...
Страница 34: ...ription of retrofitting a humidifier Inform the attending physician Return of original sleep apnea symptoms Different physical condition and different conditions of living Return the device to the service to have it checked Device failure Problem Possible Course Remedy Check the device for proper setup No air flow Device defective Very low air flow Soft start function active Reduce softstart time ...
Страница 35: ... mask if its material has become brittle Increase the air humidity in the room or set the humidifier to a higher level Running nose urge to sneeze Reaction to the air flow Cold nose Room temperature too low Increase the room temperature warm up the tubing under your pillow Irritation of the eyes or dry eyes Air escaping from between the mask and the skin of your face Check the mask for proper posi...
Страница 36: ...off and the blower was running You pressed the key during operation There will be a message that you will be wakened at 07 00 hours There will be 1 min and 18 sec left until the alarm clock will waken you again The wake alarm has been initiated Press the ON OFF operator key once to initiate the slumber phase Press the key once again to turn off the alarm clock completely You pressed the operator k...
Страница 37: ...as been an error during the system start after switching on the voltage supply Contact your dealer You have taken down the mask or the mask has slipped off your face while the automatic function was activated The turbine will turn off after 4 seconds The PIN you have entered is wrong Please enter the correct PIN There has been an error during the system start after switching on the voltage supply ...
Страница 38: ...lease observe the cleaning instructions given on the pages 18 and 19 2 Check the system at regular intervals Proceed according to the following check list Visually check whether the device is damaged and or dirty on its outside weekly check of the Power failure warning function see page 20 weekly check of the Mask alarm function see page 20 Preparing the device for a different patient If the patie...
Страница 39: ...essure variance 0 3 hPa mbar at 20 min acc to DIN EN ISO 17510 1 Noise level without mask 25 dB A at 10 hPa mbar Air delivery volume 170 l min at 6 hPa therapy pressure 160 l min at 12 hPa therapy pressure 150 l min at 18 hPa therapy pressure 120 l min at 20 hPa therapy pressure Air warming 2 3 C at 10 hPa Heater level operating temperature 5 C 40 C Storage temperature 20 C 70 C Air Humidity 10 95...
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