Setting Up Your Device - ResMed AirSense 11 Manual

Set t ing up your device
WARNING
Do not use any addi tives in the hum idifier tub (eg, scented oils or perfum es). These m ay reduce
hum idification output and/or cause deterioration of the tub m aterials.
CAUTION
Use only ResM ed parts (eg, air inlet filter, pow er supplies), m asks and accessories with the m achine.
Non ResM ed parts may reduce the effectiveness of the treatm ent, m ay result in excess carbon
dioxide rebreathing and/or dam age the m achine. For com patibility inform ation, refer to
ResM ed.com for m ore inform ation.
When using the hum idifier tub:
• Alw ays place the device on a level surface, low er than your h ead, to prevent the m ask and air
tubing from filling w ith w ater
• Do not overfill the hum idifier tub as w ater m ay enter the device and air tubing
• Do not fill the hum idifier tub w ith hot w ater as this could lead to excessive air tem perature at the
m ask. Ensure the w ater is cooled to room tem perature before filling the humidifier tub
• Do not place the device on its side w hile the hum idifier is attached as w ater m ight get into the
device and reduce motor life.
When setting up the AirSense 11 system :
• Do not place the pow er supply w here it can be bum ped, stepped on, or w here som eone is likely
to trip over th e pow er cord
• Do not block the air tubing and/or air inlet of the device w hile in operation as this could lead to
overheating of the device
• Keep the area around the device dry, clean and clear of anything (eg, clothes or bedding) that
could block the air inlet or cover the pow er supply unit