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- Page 1 User's Manual Therapy Air Humidifi er...
- Page 2 SERIAL NUMBER Every HOFFRICHTER GmbH device is supplied with a serial number for traceability purposes. Please enter your device's serial number here. You will fi nd the serial number on the rating plate on the bottom of the device. Serial number: ........
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Scope of Delivery ........... 5 General ..............6 Information on User's Manual ......6 Symbols used in this User's Manual ....7 Symbols on the Rating Plate ....... 9 Safety Information ..........10 General Safety Instructions ........ 10 Installation Requirements and Transport .... 11 Intended Use ............ - Page 4 Preparing the Humidifi er when Changing Patient .. 24 Disposal............... 25 Humidifi er ............25 Packaging ............25 Technical Data ............. 26 Disclaimer ............28 Contents...
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Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1. Humidifi er 2. Locking mechanism 3. Gasket 4. User's manual 5. Control electronics Scope of Delivery... -
Page 6: General
GENERAL INFORMATION ON USER'S MANUAL Read this user's manual through carefully before using your therapy air humidifi er for the fi rst time. Follow the safety and cleaning instructions in particular. Keep the manual in a safe place close to the device so that you can refer to it immediately if necessary. -
Page 7: Symbols Used In This User's Manual
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S MANUAL Important information is denoted by symbols in this user's manual. Be sure to follow these instructions in order to avoid accidents, personal injury and mate- rial damage. In addition, the local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations in force in the area of use must be observed. - Page 8 This symbol denotes situations that may lead to material damage or damage to the device. This symbol denotes information, tips and instruc- tions for the effi cient, error-free use of the device. General...
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Page 9: Symbols On The Rating Plate
SYMBOLS ON THE RATING PLATE Observe the warning and safety instruc- tions in the user's manual. BF application part Protection class II (protective insulation) CE conformity declaration Manufacturer Follow the user's manual. Caution hot Do not dispose of the device with the household waste. -
Page 10: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Only use the humidifi er in combina- tion with the point respiratory therapy device. Follow all the specifi c user instructions for it. • Only use accessories that have been recommended and supplied to you by the manufacturer or your special- ist dealer. -
Page 11: Installation Requirements And Transport
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND TRANS- PORT • Place the humidifi er on a fi rm, level, heat-resistant surface. Avoid an un- favourable sloping position. • Never transport or tilt the respiratory therapy device with a full humidifi er fi tted. If you do this, water could get into the therapy device and damage it. -
Page 12: Intended Use
INTENDED USE The aquapoint is used to humidify the therapy air fl ow. The aquapoint must only be used in combination with a point. The point is a respiratory therapy device for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in patients weighing more than 30 kg. -
Page 13: How The Device Works
HOW THE DEVICE WORKS The aquapoint is a plug-in hot air humidifi er for the point respiratory therapy device. It is used to add humidity to the therapy air fl ow to pre- vent the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory passages from drying out. -
Page 14: Description Of Device
DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE HUMIDIFIER 1. Air outlet (connection for therapy tube) 2. Water container with heating plate 3. Sealing cap 4. Air control 5. Air inlet 6. Contact pins Description of Device... -
Page 15: Controls
CONTROLS 1. Controls 2. Operator key 3. LED indicator Description of Device... -
Page 16: Fitting The Accessories
FITTING THE ACCESSORIES If the point respiratory therapy device is not yet ready to have a humidifi er connected, complete the follow- ing steps: 1. Remove the blind cap on the bottom of the point by pressing the lugs to the middle and lifting it up with a small screwdriver. - Page 17 Fitting the Accessories...
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Page 18: Using The Humidifi Er
USING THE HUMIDIFIER Before using for the fi rst time, rinse the humidi- fi er thoroughly with clear water. To do this, read section "Cleaning" on page 21. While it is being fi lled, the humidifi er must not be attached to the respiratory therapy device. -
Page 19: Filling The Humidifi Er
FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER 1. Open the humidifi er by twisting the sealing cap anticlockwise off the water container. 1 + 5 2. Remove the air control. 3. Only fi ll the humidifi er with cold, decalcifi ed, boiled water containing no additives. Alternatively, you can also use distilled water suitable for medical purposes. -
Page 20: Connecting The Humidifi Er To The Device
CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE DEVICE 1. Turn the locking device to its upper position. 2. Connect the humidifi er to the therapy device. Ensure that the contact pins and the air inlet of the humidi- fi er are fi tted to the therapy device without being skewed or distorted. -
Page 21: Cleaning
CLEANING Make sure that you follow the cleaning instruc- tions. Disregarding them could damage your health because of germs. We recommend cleaning the humidifi er after each use and leaving it to dry completely during the day. In this way, you will prevent limescale accumulating and germs multiplying. - Page 22 4. Empty the water container and rinse it out under running water. 5. Remove the limescale by wiping it out with a soft cloth. Should stubborn limescale residue remain, we recommend fi lling the water container with an ordinary household descaler or a weak vinegar solu- tion and leave to stand for some time.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Remedy Water in therapy tube The heat is set too high. Select a lower heating level. Increase the room temperature. Run the therapy tube underneath the bedclothes. No or insuffi cient humidifi cation Set a higher heating level. Set heating level not displayed Check that the contact pins are inserted into the respiratory therapy device as far as the stop and that the locking mechanism lever is horizontal. -
Page 24: Preparing The Humidifi Er When Changing Patient
PREPARING THE HUMIDIFIER WHEN CHANGING PATIENT If the humidifi er is to be used for another patient, it must fi rst of all be prepared hygienically. When being given to another patient, the humidifi er must be prepared hygienically by the specialist dealer or the manufacturer. -
Page 25: Disposal
DISPOSAL HUMIDIFIER The humidifi er must not be disposed of with the household waste. Please contact the relevant customer services depart- ment to fi nd out how to dispose of the humidifi er properly. Proper disposal saves natural resources and prevents harmful substances being released into the environment. -
Page 26: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions (W x D x H) 100 x 145 x 109 mm Weight without water 283 g Maximum capacity 220 ml Operating voltage 24 V DC Power consumption 24 V DC 230 V AC Heating level 1 < 5 W <... - Page 27 Maximum water temperature 41°C Maximum temperature of gas emitted 35°C Operating temperature + 5°C ... + 35°C Storage temperature - 20°C ... + 50°C Relative humidity 15% ... 95% Operating conditions 1060 hPa ... 700 hPa (approx. - 400 m ... 3500 m) Therapy tube connection 22 mm, cone (as per ISO 5356-1) Product class according to 93/42/EEC IIa...
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Page 28: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER HOFFRICHTER GmbH is not liable for consequences in terms of safety, reliability and performance of the product where: • interventions, modifi cations, extensions, calibration, repairs and maintenance are carried out by persons not authorized by us, • other manufacturers' accessories and spare parts... - Page 29 NOTES ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Notes...
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- Page 32 HOFFRICHTER GmbH Mettenheimer Strasse 12 / 14 19061 Schwerin Germany Phone: +49 385 39925 - 0 Fax: +49 385 39925 - 25 E-mail: info@hoffrichter.de www.hoffrichter.de aquapoint-eng-0510-04 Art. no.: 5000 0012...
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