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Apex Medical iCH Prime Instruction Manual

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iCH Prime
CPAP System
Instruction Manual
Model No.: 9S-007100
Please read the instruction manual before use.

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  • Page 1 Prime CPAP System Instruction Manual Model No.: 9S-007100 Please read the instruction manual before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Important Safeguards............1 1. Introduction ..............3 2. Product Description ............ 5 3. Installation ..............6 4. Operation ..............8 5. Cleaning & Maintenance .......... 13 6. Troubleshooting ............15 7. Technical Specifications ........... 17 8. Note, Caution, And Warning Statements ....18 9.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    English English IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING – THIS DEVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFE SUPPORT. It may stop operating due to power interruption without hazard to patient. If oxygen is used with the device, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the device is not in use. Explanation of the Warning: When the device is not in operation and the oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the tubing may accumulate within the device and create a risk of fire.
  • Page 4 English English DANGER -To reduce the risk of electrocution: Always unplug this product immediately after using. Do not use while bathing. Do not place or store product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid. Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    English English 1. Introduction This manual should be used for initial set up of the system and saved for reference purpose. 1.1 General Information Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition that an intermitted and repetitive obstruction of the upper respiratory tract causes a complete (apnea) or partial (hypopnea) block of breathing airflow during sleep.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    English English EMC Warning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the EN 60601-1-2:2007. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    English English 2. Product Description 2.1 Unpacking the Contents Components include: (1) Main CPAP device with integrated heated humidifier (2) Power supply adapter and AC power cord (3) User manual (4) Flexible air tubing, 1.8 m length (5) Carrying bag (6) SD card and USB cable NOTE: Please use a SD card (smaller than 2GB) which complies with SDHC standard.

  • Page 8: Installation

    English English 3. Installation 3.1 Disassembling the Water Chamber 1. Turn the device off and allow the heater and water to cool. If necessary, disconnect the flexible tubing from the water chamber. 2. Place thumb on the top of the water chamber and tip it upward as shown in Figure 3-1. Remove the water chamber from the system.
  • Page 9 English English 3.3 Setting Up 1. Place the device on a flat surface and at a lower level than your sleeping position. 2. Connect one end of the air tubing firmly to the air outlet on the back of the device, as shown in Figure 3-5.

  • Page 10: Operation

    English English 4. Operation NOTE: Always read the operating instructions before use. 4.1 Control Panel Description Buttons on control panel and main use of the buttons: START/STANDBY To start the treatment, simply press the "START/STANDBY" button. To stop the treatment, press the "START/STANDBY" button again. The display will switch between [STANDBY] and Therapy Pressure [ XX.X cmH O] in cmH O unit.
  • Page 11 English English 4.2 Function Description Getting Started – First time use. For first-time use, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure that your doctor or care provider has initialized and configured the appropriate treatment values into the unit. 2. Make sure that your package contains a face or nasal mask with headgear. If not, your doctor or care provider can recommend the type of mask and headgear you must obtain 3.
  • Page 12 English English (5) Low Pressure Auto Off (only CPAP mode) Press "MENU" button to select [LOW P on/off] menu, you can view if the Low Pressure Auto Off setting is enabled and the device will be automatically turned off while detecting a large leak for 3 minutes.
  • Page 13 English English 4.4 Flowchart of Menu settings Enter the user's menu mode by pressing the “MENU” button. Ramp < 0, 5, 10, 15, ……………., 45> min (Ramp Time) Ramp P < 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, ……………., 19> cmH2O (Ramp Starting Pressure) <...
  • Page 14 English English 4.5 Using the heated humidifier 1. Turn the control knob on the back of the device to turn on the heater and the heater on indicator above the knob will light up (orange light), as shown in Figure 4-1 Figure 4-1 2.

  • Page 15: Cleaning & Maintenance

    English English 5. Cleaning & Maintenance 5.1 Device The device should be checked and dusted regularly (at least every 30 days). Wipe with a damp cloth and a mild detergent and keep it free from dust. If other detergent is used, choose one that will have no chemical effects on the surface of the plastic case.
  • Page 16 English English 5.3 Air Filter For an optimum operation of the device, the air filter can be cleaned by the user at least once every two weeks or more often if this device is operated in a dusty environment. It is recommended that the filter be replaced with a new one after 6 months of use;...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    English English 6. Troubleshooting The table below lists troubleshooting solutions for the problems that may happen. If the problem persists, contact your equipment provider’s service agent. P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e s S o l u t i o n s No display 1.
  • Page 18 English English Condensation in mask or 1. The heater plate setting is 1. Adjust the control knob to low flexible tube too high. temperature setting. 2. The operating environment 2. Remove any air conditioner which or position of heated may nearby the heated humidifier. Or humidifier is not correct.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    English English 7. Technical Specifications I t e m S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Power Supply DC24V, 3.75A PROTEK ELECTRONICS, Model No.: PMP90F-14-B22 Power Adapter Input: AC 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Pressure Range 4 –20 cmH O (adjustable in 0.5 cmH O increments)

  • Page 20: Note, Caution, And Warning Statements

    English English Symbols BF symbol, which indicated this product is according to the degree of protecting against electric shock for type BF equipment. Attention, should read the instructions. Refer to instruction manual Attention, should read the instructions. Class II Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm and greater; Protected against vertically falling water drops.

  • Page 21: Servicing

    10. Limited Warranty Apex Medical Corp. (hereafter ‘Apex’) gives the customer a limited manufacturer warranty on new original Apex products and any replacement part fitted by Apex in accordance with the warranty conditions applicable to the product in question and in accordance with the warranty periods from date of purchase as listed below.

  • Page 22: Appendix A: Emc Information

    English English Appendix A: EMC Information Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration- Electromagnetic Emissions: This device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of this device should make sure it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment-Guidance Harmonic emissions...
  • Page 23 English English Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration- Electromagnetic Immunity: This device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of this device should make sure it is used in such an environment. IEC60601 Immunity Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment-Guidance test level Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of this device,...
  • Page 24 English English Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and this device This device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of this device can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and this device as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum...
  • Page 28 APEX MEDICAL USA CORP. 615 N. Berry St. Suite D, Brea, CA 92821, USA APEX MEDICAL S.L. Elcano 9, 6 planta 48008 Bilbao. Vizcaya. Spain APEX MEDICAL CORP. No.9, Min Sheng St., Tu-Cheng, New Taipei City, 23679, Taiwan www.apexbrand.com Print-2012/All rights reserved...

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