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Philips DreamStation User Manual

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  • Page 1 User manual DreamStation Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hospital and Institution Disinfection ......................... 8 Service ..................................9 Traveling with the System ............................ 9 Disposal ..................................9 Troubleshooting ..............................10 DreamStation Heated Humidifier Specifications ..................12 Heated Tubing Specifications ..........................12 Limited Warranty ........................... Back Page © 2015 Koninklijke Philips N.V. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Have any damaged parts replaced before continuing use. • Periodically inspect the therapy device power cord for signs of wear or damage. If it becomes worn or damaged, contact Philips Respironics or your home care provider for a replacement.

  • Page 4: Contraindications

    System Overview The DreamStation Heated Humidifier attaches to the therapy device and provides an air outlet port to connect a breathing circuit. The breathing circuit is comprised of patient tubing, a mask, and in some instances a separate exhalation device. The patient tubing can be Respironics heated tubing, 22 mm (non-heated) performance tubing or 15 mm (non-heated) performance tubing.

  • Page 5: System Features And Contents

    Should you experience trouble with this equipment or require assistance setting up, using, or maintaining the device or accessories, please contact your home care provider. If you need to contact Philips Respironics directly, call the Philips Respironics Customer Service department at 1-800-345-6443 or 1-724-387-4000. You can also use the following address: Respironics, Inc.

  • Page 6: Connecting To The Therapy Device

    Connecting to the Therapy Device 1. Place the therapy device and heated humidifier (with an empty water tank) on a firm, flat surface. Caution: Do not move the humidifier while the water tank has water in it. 2. Line up the back of the therapy device to the front (top lid release latch side) of the heated humidifier. 3.

  • Page 7: Daily Use

    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.

  • Page 8: Disconnecting The Tubing

    4. Carefully replace the water tank (1) into the humidifier and close the humidifier lid (2) until it snaps shut. Warning: 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. 5.

  • Page 9: Disconnecting The Therapy Device

    Disconnecting the Therapy Device Caution: To avoid spilling, do not disconnect the humidifier from the therapy device with water in the tank. Remove the water tank from the humidifier before disconnecting the therapy device. 1. Disconnect power to the therapy device. 2. Pick up the system. 3.

  • Page 10: Home Cleaning Instructions: Water Tank

    Home Cleaning Instructions: Water Tank Hand washing can be performed daily. Dishwashing can be performed once a week. 1. Turn the humidifier setting off, turn the therapy device off, and allow the heater plate and water to cool. Warning: Allow the humidifier heater plate and water to cool down for approximately 15 minutes before removing the water tank.

  • Page 11: Service

    Note: Discoloration of the seal is normal after disinfection. Service The humidifier does not require routine servicing. If any part of the humidifier is worn or damaged, contact Philips Respironics or your home care provider. See the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual for additional information.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    The tubing is not Remove your mask and tubing and check for kinks or tears. If it connected correctly and is torn or damaged, contact your home care provider or Philips doesn’t seal properly. Respironics for replacement tubing and/or mask.
  • Page 13 Problem Why it Happened What to Do I’m having difficulty adjusting The blower is not turned The humidifier setting and tube temperature settings can only the heated humidifier on, or the humidifier or be adjusted from the Therapy ON display screen on the therapy setting or the heated tube heated tube is not fully device.

  • Page 14: Dreamstation Heated Humidifier Specifications

    Dimensions (humidifier with therapy device): 29.7 x 19.3 x 8.4 cm (11.7” L x 7.6” W x 3.3” H) Height does not include humidifier air outlet port. Weight (empty humidifier with therapy device and power supply): Approximately 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs.) Service Life The expected service life of the DreamStation Heated Humidifier is 5 years. Maximum Recommended Pressure 25 cm H Water Capacity 325 ml (11 oz.) at recommended water level...

  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Respironics, Inc. warrants that the system shall be free from defects of workmanship and materials and will perform in accordance with the product specifications for a period of two (2) years from the date of sale by Respironics, Inc. to the dealer.
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