Amvex FM-HUMID-R Operating instructions

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
- REUSABLE HUMIDIFIER -
1111 Lakeside Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031-4099 | Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.ohiomedical.com
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25B East Pearce St., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2M9 Canada | Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | www.amvex.com
Rx ONLY
Models Included:
FM-HUMID-R
FM-HUMID-RW
FM-HUMID-RB

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IMPORTANT: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual provides you with important information about the Humidier and should be
read carefully to ensure the safe and proper use of this product.
Read and understand all the safety and operating instructions contained in this booklet
before using this product.
If you do not understand these instructions, or have any questions, contact your supervisor,
dealer or the manufacturer before attempting to use the apparatus.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ATTENTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in
property damage.
Consult operating manual
Use no oil
Receiving Inspection
Remove product from package and inspect for damage. If product is damaged or incorrect, do
not use. Contact your dealer, equipment provider or manufacturer.
ATTENTION: It is very important to allow product to remain in original packaging for
24 hours to acclimate to room temperature before use.
ATTENTION: Store the product in a sealed package to avoid environmental damage. The
  operatingandstoragetemperaturefortheHumidiershouldreecttypical 
environmental conditions of a medical facility environment.
User Responsibility
Service of this device should ONLY be performed by properly trained
individuals.
This product performs as explained in this manual as long as the assembly, use, repair and
maintenance are properly followed according to our instructions. Periodic review of this device
is recommended. If any damage or defects are present, the product should not be used. This
includes parts that are worn or missing. If any of the above are noted, immediate repair/
replacement is required. If this device is subject to improper maintenance, repair, use and/or
abuse leading to malfunction of the device, replacement is the sole responsibility of the user.
Due to the possibility of explosion caused by static charge, DO NOT operate
 thisdevicenearammableanesthetics.
Always ensure that the Pressure Relief Valve is in place and operational
 priortousingtheHumidier.
ATTENTION: KeeptheHumidierinacleanareawhennotbeingused.
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ATTENTION: Ensure that all connections are tightened and free of leaks prior to use.
ONLY use an oxygen-safe leak detector when testing for leaks.
ATTENTION: Ensure diffuser is bubbling when Flowmeter is opened.
Intended Use
TheAmvexHumidierisusedtoprovidestablemoisturecontentformaximumpatientcom-
fort during the administration of Oxygen or Medical Air.
Purchasing Specications
AmvexHumidiersprovidehighhumiditytooxygenormedicalairusingthebubble-type
humidicationprocess.Itcontainsasafetyreliefvalve,anOxygenDISSfemalenutinlett-
tingandaremovablediffuserhead,allofwhicharechrome-platedbrass.Theoutletttingisa
hose barb for 1/4” ID plastic tubing.
Upperandlowerwaterlevelsareclearlymarked;thejarholds115mLofwaterwhenlledto
the upper line.
TheAmvexHumidierincludesthejarandlidassembly(lid,sealinggasketanddiffuser).
Technical Specications
Product Dimensions (DiaxH) 2.6” x 6.25”
Jar Capacity To Max Line 115 ml
Capacity Of Usable Water 57.5 ml from lower to upper lines
Inlet Fitting Oxygen DISS female with wing nut 9/16 -18 thread
Outlet Fitting Hose barb 1/4” inner diameter plastic tubing
Operating Instructions
1. Inspect products for visible damage. DO NOT use if any damage is found.
2. Add water into the bottle between upper level and lower level line.
3.Connectthehumidierdirectlytoaowmeter.
4. A connection tube is connected to its output port.
5.Bubbleswilloccurwhenowmeterisopen.
Pressure Relief Valve
TheHumidierisequippedwithaPressureReliefValvedesignedtoactivateatapressureof
2psiwhileventingtoatmosphereataowrateof2LPMCheckthedownstreamdelivery
tubingandthedeliverydeviceandremoveanyobstruction(suchaskinkedtubing).

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WARRANTY
Amvex warrants its Medical Secondary Equipment to be free from defects in
materialandworkmanshipforaperiodofOne(1)yearfromthedateofshipment.
This warranty is valid only when the product has been properly installed according
toAmvexspecications,usedinanormalmannerandservicedaccordingtofactory
recommendations. It does not cover failures due to damage which occurring in
shipments or failures which resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, alteration, misapplication or damage that may be attributable to acts of
God.
AMVEX DOES NOT HONOR VERBAL STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE
WARRANTY.
The distributor and/or dealer is not sanctioned to create verbal warranties about the
product described in this agreement. Any statements will not be honored or be made part
oftheagreementofsale.Thisdocumentisthenal,completeandexclusivetermsofthe
agreement.
THIS WARRANTY IS INCLUSIVE AND REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES.
Amvex shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for incidental or consequential
damagesincluding,butnotlimitedto,protloss,lossofsalesorinjuriestoperson(s)or
property. Correction of non-compliances as noted above will result in completion of all
liabilities of Amvex whether based on agreement, neglect or otherwise.
Amvex reserves the right to stop manufacturing any product or change materials, designs
orspecicationswithoutnotice.
AllclaimsforwarrantymustrstbeapprovedbyAmvex’sRepairDepartment:(905-
764-7736TollFree:1-866-462-6839).AvalidReturnGoodsAuthorization(RGA)
number must be obtained from Amvex prior to commencement of any warranty claim.
HMDFR-MANUAL 12/13/16
© 2016 Ohio Medical. This document contains information that is proprietary and condential to Ohio Medical. Use of this
information is under license from Ohio Medical. Any use other than that authorized by Ohio Medical is prohibited. Amvex and
the Amvex logo are registered trademarks of Ohio Medical.
Maintenance and Inspection
Sterilize Humidier after each patient use.
If during normal operation, bubbling from the diffuser should decrease or stop completely,
Check the following:
• The Oxygen or Medical Air source is adequate;
• DiffuserAssemblyistighttotheHumidierlid;
• Diffuser is not clogged or plugged.
EnsureHumidieriscleanandthatnoforeignobjectsareinsidethejarbeforeuse.
Ensure the Relief Valve is in working condition.
• TocheckReliefValve,setFlowmeterto3LPM,andoccludetheHumidieroutlet.
Cleaning Instructions
Thelidassemblyisdishwashersafeandcanbegassterilizedupto65˚C(150˚F).
Thejarisdishwashersafeandcanbesteamautoclavedupto121˚C(250˚F)for20minutes.
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