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Page 1 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Notices Revised Transcend Heated Humidifier User Guide 103404 Rev E Published December 3, 2013 and supersedes all previous versions. Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. ®...
Contraindications ....................3 General Warnings ....................3 Symbols ......................5 Transcend Heated Humidifier components……………………………………....... 6 Using the Transcend Heated Humidifier ............7 Setting up your Humidifier ................... 7 Filling the water reservoir ..................7 Powering the Humidifier ..................8 Starting therapy ....................8 Ending therapy.
Intended use The Transcend Heated Humidifier is indicated for the humidification of the air delivered from a compatible Transcend PAP therapy device. The Humidifier is intended for single patient re-use in the home and hospital/institutional environment.
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Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Page 4 • Do not use the Humidifier in the presence of flammable or explosive materials. Medical electrical equipment including this device require special precautions • regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and needs to be installed, placed, and used according to EMC information.
Page 5 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Symbols Attention: consult accompanying documents Type BF Applied Part ETL Classified ETL Seal of Approval demonstrating quality, safety and professional manufacturing of medical product Upper and lower temperature limits Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment per EC Directive 2002/96/EC.
Page 7 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Using the Transcend Heated Humidifier Please follow the sections below to set up, use, and clean your Humidifier. Setting up your Humidifier Place the Humidifier on a firm, level surface near your bed. It is recommended that the Humidifier not be placed on a surface that could be damaged by water.
1. Connect one end of the air supply tubing onto the air outlet of the Humidifier. Connect the other end of the tubing to your mask (Image 5). Note: Standard 6 foot air tubing is supplied with the Transcend Sleep Apnea Starter...
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(Image 6). Note: The Transcend PAP device has arm bars which help to guide it into the Humidifier port. You will hear an audible click and feel it lock into place when the PAP device is seated correctly.
Ending therapy 1. To stop therapy at any time, press the power button on the Transcend PAP device (Image 9). Note: It may take up to 60 seconds for the middle green LED to turn off.
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Page 11 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual a. Periodic Cleaning: Clean the exterior of the Humidifier as needed. Use a mix of 5% mild liquid detergent in distilled water (1.6 fl oz. liquid detergent per quart of distilled water). This will clean away surface residue.
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Allow the Humidifier to dry completely before plugging it back into a power source. Warning: The Water Reservoir is the only part of the Heated Humidifier that should be submerged in water. Never submerge any other part of the Humidifier in water.
Page 13 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Servicing No further maintenance is required. Do not open the Humidifier Body. There are no serviceable parts inside. Repairs and servicing should only be performed by a service agent authorized by the manufacturer.
Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Page 14 Gas Leakage of the Humidification 4.85 LPM System at max operating pressure: Maximum Gas Temperature: 77°F (25°C) Sound power level (@10 cmH O pressure, static) 37.0 dB Sound pressure level (@10 cmH O pressure, static) 29.0 dB...
User Manual Storage and Transport Temperature Range (-4)-140°F (-20-60°C) Humidity Range 10-90% RH Caution: Empty the water reservoir before traveling with the heated humidifier. Operating Conditions Ambient Temperature Range 41-95°F (5-35°C) Gas Inlet Temperature Range 41-95°F (5-35°C) Humidity Range 10-80% RH...
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Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Page 16 Problem Probable Cause Solution 4. Ensure the PAP device is fully seated in the Heated Humidifier. The red LED is Water supply is 1. Ensure that the water reservoir is properly illuminated on the low or water attached to the humidifier body.
Page 17 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Electromagnetic emissions The Transcend Heated Humidifier is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. Ensure the Heated Humidifier is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance...
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Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Page 18 Immunity IEC 60601 test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – test level guidance IEC 61000-4-4 environment. ±1 kV for ±1 kV for input/output input/output lines lines Surge ±1 kV ±0.5*, 1 kV Line power quality should be that of...
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Page 19 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Immunity IEC 60601 test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – test level guidance magnetic field commercial or hospital environment. IEC 61000-4-8 Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms Recommended separation distance: IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 10 KHz to 100 d = 1.17 √...
3 years Transcend Auto System 3 years Transcend EZEX System 3 years Transcend Heated Humidifier 2 years Transcend P4 and P8 Batteries 9 months Transcend Portable Solar Charger 1 year Mobile Power Adaptor 1 year *From date of user purchase...
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Page 21 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual This warranty is given in lieu of all other express warranties. In addition, any implied warranties, including warranty of merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose are limited to the period noted in the table above for the individual product.
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Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual Page 22 Somnetics International, Inc. 33 5th Avenue NW, Suite 500 New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 USA http://www.mytranscend.com/ Phone: 651.621.1800 Toll-free: 877.621.9626 Fax: 651.204.0064 Transcend Heated Humidifier User Guide 103404 Rev E...
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