Daily Use - Philips DreamStation User Manual

Daily Use
1. Place the connected therapy device with humidifier on a firm, flat surface lower than your sleeping position.
Warning: The humidifier must always be positioned below the breathing circuit connection at the mask. The
humidifier must be level for proper operation.
Caution: Do not place the humidifier directly onto carpet, fabric, or other flammable materials.
Caution: Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water. Take precautions to
protect furniture from water damage.
2. Slide the humidifier lid release latch (1) toward the therapy device. The humidifier lid will pop open slightly. Lift up
on the humidifier lid (2) and swing completely open.
3. Remove the tank (1) by grabbing both sides of tank and lifting out of the humidifier base. Rinse the tank with water.
Place the tank on a firm, flat surface. Fill the tank with water (2) no higher than the maximum fill line (
avoid spilling, the water level should not rise above the bottom of the tube (3) in the back of the water tank.
Note: Clean the water tank before first use. Refer to the "Home Cleaning Instructions: Water Tank" section in
this manual.
Caution: Do not attempt to fill the tank while it is still inside the humidifier.
Caution: Use only room temperature distilled water in the tank. Do not put any chemicals or additives into the
water. Possible airway irritation or damage to the water tank may result.
Caution: Do not fill the water tank above the maximum fill line. If the water tank is overfilled, water may leak into
the therapy device, humidifier, or onto your furniture. Damage to the humidifier or therapy device may occur.
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.
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