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Respironics M SERIES User Manual

Respironics M SERIES User Manual

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  • Page 1 HEATED HUMIDIFIER USER MANUAL M SERIES...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use ..........................3 Warnings and Cautions ......................3 System Overview ........................5 Glossary ............................6 How to Contact Respironics ....................6 Setting Up ..............................7 Connecting the Therapy Device ..................7 Disconnecting the Therapy Device ..................8 Daily Use ................................ 8 Device Controls ............................12...

  • Page 3: Symbol Key

    Type BF Applied Part Class II (Double Insulated) AC Power Drip Proof Equipment Canadian/US Certification Copyright 2007 Respironics, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved. Respironics is a registered trademark of Respironics, Inc., and its affiliates. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION NTENDED The M Series Heated Humidifier is an accessory for M Series positive pressure ventilation systems to provide moisture to the patient circuit. It is intended for use in spontaneously breathing patients weighing over 66 lbs. (30 kg), in the home or hospital/institutional environment, who use mask- applied positive pressure ventilation therapy.
  • Page 5 Use of any additives or chemicals in the water in the tank is prohibited due to possible airway irritation or damage to the water tank. NOTE: Additional warnings, cautions, and notes are located throughout this manual. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 6: System Overview

    Use this to lock and unlock the two halves of the humidifier. Humidifier Setting Knob Use this to reach the desired setting. NOTE: Read all instructions before using the humidifier. NOTE: This humidifier is specified for use with Respironics M Series therapy devices only. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 7: Glossary

    OW TO ONTACT ESPIRONICS If you need to contact Respironics directly, call the Respironics Customer Service department at 1-800-345-6443 (U.S. and Canada only) or 1-724-387-4000. You can also use the following address: Visit the Respironics web site at: www.respironics.com M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    4: P IGURE USH THE DEVICE TOWARD THE BACK Press down on the front of the device until it snaps into place. 5: M IGURE AKE SURE IT SNAPS INTO PLACE M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 9: Disconnecting The Therapy Device

    WARNING! Allow the humidifier heater plate and water to cool down for approximately 15 minutes before removing the water tank. A burn may result from: touching the heater plate, coming in contact with the heated water, or touching the tank pan. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Do not overfill the water tank. Damage to the humidifier or therapy device may occur. CAUTION: When installing the tank, do not allow any water to spill into the humidifier or therapy device. CAUTION: Do not move the humidifier while the water tank has water in it. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 11 AC power cord 12: C AC P IGURE ONNECTING THE OWER Plug the power supply cord connector into the therapy device. 13: C IGURE ONNECTING THE OWER UPPLY M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 12 URNING ON THE LOWER NOTE: For information on your M Series therapy device settings, refer to the manual included with your device. Turn on the humidifier by turning the humidifier knob to the desired setting. The blue LED on the humidifier knob will turn on and therapy can begin.

  • Page 13: Device Controls

    Power is connected Blue LED comes on for one-half second. Humidifier is Blue LED is on continuously. turned on Blue LED flashes on and off. See the Troubleshooting Attention Needed section of this manual for more information. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 14: Cleaning And Service

    Wash the tank in a solution of warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent. Gently wash the middle seal; it is a darker color for easy identification. Rinse the parts with clean water. Wipe the parts completely on the top and bottom. Allow them to air dry. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 15 If one of the tank’s inlet or outlet seals becomes loose or falls off during cleaning, gently reattach it as shown below. The two seals are reversible and interchangeable. 21: A IGURE TTACHING THE NLET AND UTLET EALS ON OP OF M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 16: Hospital And Institution Cleaning

    ERVICE The humidifier does not require routine servicing. If the humidifier or its power supply components are worn or damaged, contact Respironics or your home care provider. See the Troubleshooting section later in the manual for additional information. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 17: Traveling With The System

    (200 watts at 120 V and 400 watts at 220 V). The Respironics DC Power Cord can be used to operate the therapy device and humidifier in a stationary recreational vehicle, boat, or motor home. The Respironics DC Battery Adapter Cable, when used with the DC Power Cord, enables the device to be operated from a 12 VDC free-standing battery.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    The therapy The humidifier has an Contact your home care provider. Return the humidifier and device is airflow obstruction. power supply to your provider to determine the problem. operating but the humidifier’s airflow is low or stopped. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 19 Check the power connections to the humidifier. If the heating. problem continues, contact your home care provider or Respironics. NOTE: If the humidifier is functioning but the water is not heating, you can temporarily use the humidifier as an unheated pass-over humidifier. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 20 Route the tubing behind the bed’s headboard. If the humidifier does not operate correctly after falling, contact your home care provider or Respironics. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 21 If it is torn or damaged, contact your home care provider or and doesn’t seal Respironics for replacement tubing and/or mask. properly. If the tubing is not damaged, reattach your tubing, turn on the airflow, and check to make sure you do not still feel air coming out of the port area.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    UMIDIFIER (max.) 0.3 cm H O at 60 LPM flow UMIDITY ANGE 10 to 40 mg H LED T Type 1 per IEC 60825-1 ISPOSAL When necessary, dispose of the humidifier in accordance with local regulations. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 23: Emc Information

    Power frequency magnetic fields should be magnetic field at levels characteristic of a typical location in a IEC 61000-4-8 typical hospital or home environment. NOTE: U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level. M Series Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 24 Note 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. Note 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people. M Series Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    (2) years from the date of sale by Respironics, Inc. to the dealer. If the product fails to perform in accordance with the product specifications, Respironics, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, the defective material or part.
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