BMC H-80 Series User manual

User Manual
Humidifier
H-80 Series
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H-80 Series User Manual V1.0
Table of Contents
1. Symbols ·································································································· 1
1.1 Control Buttons ····················································································· 1
1.2 Device Symbols····················································································· 1
2. Warning, Caution and Important Tip ······························································· 3
3. Intended Use ···························································································· 3
4. Contraindications ······················································································· 4
5. Specifications···························································································· 5
6. Available Therapies····················································································· 6
7. Glossary ·································································································· 7
8. Model ····································································································· 8
9. Package Contents······················································································· 9
10. System Features······················································································10
11. First Time Setup······················································································11
11.1 Placing the Device ···············································································11
11.2 Installing the Air Filter and Filter Cap························································12
11.3 Connecting to Power ············································································13
11.4 Inserting the SD Card···········································································14
11.5 Installing the water chamber··································································15
11.6 Connecting the water bag······································································16
11.7 Assembling the Tube and Nasal Cannula····················································17
11.8 Connecting the oxygen ·········································································18
11.9 Starting Treatment ··············································································20
12. Routine Use ···························································································20
12.1 Connecting the Tube and Nasal Cannula····················································20
12.2 Adjusting the Tube ··············································································20
12.3 Turning on the Airflow ··········································································21
12.4 Using the heated humidifying ·································································21
12.5 Turning the Device Off··········································································21
13. Parameter settings···················································································22
13.1 Parameter setting steps ········································································22
13.1.1 Accessing the Main Interface·····························································22
13.1.2 Bringing up the parameter settings of the Main Interface··························22
13.1.3 Selecting Options···········································································22
13.1.4 Adjusting Options ··········································································23
13.1.5 Confirming Adjustments ··································································23
13.1.6 Exiting the parameter settings of the Main Interface································23
13.1.7 Accessing the Setup Interface ···························································24
13.1.8 Selecting Options···········································································24
13.1.9 Adjusting Options ··········································································24

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13.1.10 Confirming Adjustments·································································25
13.1.11 Turning Pages ·············································································25
13.1.12 Exiting the Setup Interface······························································25
13.1.13 Accessing the Trend Chart Interface ··················································26
13.1.14 Exiting the Trend Chart Interface ······················································27
13.2 Options of the Patient Menu and Corresponding Descriptions ··························28
14. Alarm ···································································································30
14.1 Grading for Alarming and Description ·······················································30
14.2 Visual Alarming···················································································30
14.3 Auditory Alarming················································································30
14.4 Alarming Silence ·················································································31
14.5 Accessing the Alarm Interface·································································31
14.6 Alarming Information and Description·······················································32
14.7 Reposition of Alarming··········································································35
14.8 Alarming Journal·················································································35
14.9 Alarming Verification ············································································35
15. Cleaning and Maintenance ·········································································36
15.1 Cleaning the Nasal Cannula····································································36
15.2 Cleaning the Enclosure ·········································································36
15.3 Cleaning the Tube ···············································································36
15.4 Replacing the Nasal Cannula ··································································37
15.5 Replacing the Tube and the Water Chamber ···············································37
15.6 Replacing the Air Filter ·········································································37
15.7 Disinfection ·······················································································37
16. Reordering·····························································································38
17. Technical Support ····················································································38
18. Disposal································································································38
19. Troubleshooting ······················································································39
19.1 Common Problems in Patients and Corresponding Solutions····························39
19.2 Common Problems in the Device and Corresponding Solutions ························40
20. EMC Requirements···················································································41
21. Limited Warranty·····················································································46

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1. Symbols
1.1 Control Buttons
Mute Button
Knob
Back Button
1.2 Device Symbols
Follow Instructions for Use
Operating Instructions
Type BF Applied Part (mask)
Class II (Double Insulated)
AC Power
DC Power
IP22
≥12.5 mm Diameter, Dripping (15ºtilted)
Hot Surface
Serial Number of the Product
Manufacturer
Date of Manufacture
Service Life
EC REP
Authorized Representative in the European Community
European CE Declaration of Conformity
Lot number
Catalogue Number

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SD Card
Do Not Re-use
Non-sterile
Oxygen Inlet
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
WEEE Marking
Logo of BMC Medical Co., Ltd.

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2. Warning, Caution and Important Tip
WARNING!
Indicate the possibility of injury to the user or operator.
CAUTION!
Indicate the possibility of damage to the device.
IMPORTANT TIP!
Place emphasis on an operating characteristic.
Warnings, Cautions, and Important Tips appear throughout this manual as they apply.
3. Intended Use
H-80 series humidifier is for the treatment of spontaneously breathing patients who would
benefit from receiving high flow warmed and humidified respiratory gases. This device is for
patients by prescription in the home or hospital/institutional environment.
The device is only allowed to be used after the physician provides guidance for the patient
and targeted setting of the device; the physician should ensure that the patient understands
all functions and methods of operation of the device.
WARNINGS!
• This device is not intended for life support.
• The instructions in this manual are not intended to supersede established medical
protocols.
•Do not bring the device or accessories into a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment, it
may cause unacceptable risk to the patient or damage to the device or MR medical devices.
The device and accessories have not been evaluated for safety in an MR environment.
•Do not use the device or accessories in an environment with electromagnetic equipment
such as CT scanners, Diathermy, RFID and electromagnetic security systems (metal
detectors) as it may cause unacceptable risk to the patient or damage to the device. Some
electromagnetic sources may not be apparent, if you notice any unexplained changes in the
performance of this device, if it is making unusual or harsh sounds, disconnect the power
cord and discontinue use. Contact your home care provider.
•Several accessories are available to make your treatment with this device as convenient
and comfortable as possible. To ensure that you receive the safe, effective therapy
prescribed for you, use only BMC accessories.
IMPORTANT TIPS!
• Read and understand the entire user manual before operating this system. If you have any
questions concerning the use of this system, contact your home care provider or health care
professional.
• The pictures in the user manual are only for reference, if they are different from the
material object, the latter shall prevail.

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4. Contraindications
The patients who meet the following conditions can use the device only under the special
care of physician and monitoring on schedule.
Absolute Contraindications:
• Cardiopulmonary arrest, the invasive mechanical ventilation of urgent trachea cannula is
required
• Shallow autonomous respiration and coma
• Extremely severe Type I respiratory failure
• Ventilation dysfunction (PH < 7.25)
Relative Contraindications:
• Severe Type I respiratory failure
• Ventilation dysfunction (PH < 7.30)
• Paradoxical breathing
• The protective capacity of airway is poor, and there is high risk of aspiration
• The hemodynamics is unsteady, and the vasoactive drugs are required
• The device cannot be worn in the facial or upper respiratory tract operation
• The nasal cavity is seriously blocked
• Intolerant of nasal humidifier
WARNING!
• Do not use the device if you suffer from severe respiratory failure without any autonomous
respiration.
CAUTION!
• Contact your health care professional if you have any questions concerning your therapy.

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5. Specifications
Device Size
Dimensions: 335 mm × 227 mm × 158 mm
Weight: about 4 kg
Water capacity: To maximum fill line 235 mL
Product Use, Transport and Storage
Operation Transport and Storage
Temperature: 18°C to 28°C (64.4˚F to 82.4˚F) -25°C to +70°C (-13˚F to +158˚F)
Humidity: ≤ 93%, Non-condensing ≤ 93%, Non-condensing
Atmospheric Pressure: 760 hPa to 1060 hPa 760 hPa to 1060 hPa
Heated humidification
Range: Off, 1 ～5 gear
Humidifier Output: No less than 33 mg/L, at 37 °C target
Maximum Delivered Gas Temperature: ≤43°C
Mode of Operation
Continuous
Work Mode
HFlow, LFlow, AutoFlow, SmartFlow
SD Card
SD card can record patient data and fault information
AC Power Consumption
220 V -240 V ～, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 2.5 A
Type of Protection against Electric Shock
Class II Equipment
Degree of Protection against Electric Shock
Type BF Applied Part
Degree of Protection against Ingress of Water
IP22
Sound Power Level
< 28 dB (A), When the working mode of the device is HFlow, and the output flow is 25 L/min
Maximum oxygen input flow
80 L/min
FiO2
Range: 21% ～100 %, binning interval 1%
Margin of Error: ± (5% + 5% set value)

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FiO2Display Accuracy
± (5% + 5% set value)
Temp
Range: 25°C ～45°C
Temp Display Accuracy
± 2°C
Flow
Range: 2 L/min ～80 L/min
Margin of Error: ± (2 L + 10% set value)
Flow Display Accuracy
± (2 L + 10% set value)
sPEEP
Range: 0 ～20 hPa
Margin of Error: ± (1 hPa + 20% set value)
Humidity Compensation
Range: -3～3，-3、-2、-1、0、1、2、3, the higher the range, the higher the humidification
output
Flow Step Interval
Range: 15 L/min ～80 L/min
Tube
Length: 1.8 m
Margin of Error: ± 10%
The connection should not fall off under the 45 N tension.
Specification of Patient Connector
φ18 mm cone joint
6. Available Therapies
The device delivers the following therapies:
HFlow –Under this mode, the setting range of flow is 15 L/min-80 L/min.
LFlow –Under this mode, the setting range of flow is 2 L/min-25 L/min.
AutoFlow –Under this mode, the flow cannot be set, output flow is greater than 15 L/min
and peak expiratory flow rate and the end-expiratory pressure is not lower than sPEEP
setting; applicable to H-80AS.
SmartFlow –Under this mode, the setting range of flow is 15 L/min-80 L/min, the flow rate
when inhaling is the set value and the end-expiratory pressure is not lower than sPEEP
setting; applicable to H-80AS.

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7. Glossary
Auto Off
When this feature is enabled, the device automatically stops outputting flow after the patient
removes the nasal cannula.
Delay
After pressing the stop button, the device stops outputting after continuing to work with the
flow of not more than 60 L/min for about 90min.
Standby
When this feature is enabled, the patient removes the nasal cannula, the FiO2drops to
21%(not applied to H-80M), the flow drops to below 40 L/min, it continues to heat, and the
temp of the output gas of the patient does not exceed 43°C, the maximum standby time is
30 min.
Warm-up time
When the flow is 40 L/min and starting temperature 23±2°C, the set temp of 29°C can be
reached within 10 min, the set temp of 37°C can be reached within 30min.
LCD Backlight
LCD Backlight can set the two modes. In backlight mode, the backlight is always on; in
automatic mode, the backlight can be dimmed for about 30 seconds without button
operation, and brightened when there is a button operation.
Trend Chart
The data of temperature, flow, FiO2and respiratory rate for 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days can be
reviewed.
LPM
Liters Per Minute.
RR
Respiratory Rate. Number of breaths per minute.
min
Means the time unit ―minute‖.
h
Means the time unit ―hour‖.
yy mm dd / mm dd yy / dd mm yy
Denotes date.

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8. Model
Model
Product information
Work Mode
Maximum flow
(L/min)
Adjustment mode
of FiO2
H-80M
HFlow
LFlow
80
Manual
H-80A
HFlow
LFlow
80
Automatic
H-80AS
HFlow, LFlow
SmartFlow
AutoFlow
80
Automatic

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9. Package Contents
After unpacking the system, make sure you have everything shown here (Different models of
the product may contain different components):
No.
Articles
Qty.
Notes
1
Main Device
1
2
Air Filter
2
3
Power Cord
1
4
Water Chamber Adapter
1
Optional
5
Water Chamber
1
Optional
6
LH2 Heated Breathing Tube
1
Optional
7
Nasal Cannula (Patient interface)
1
Optional
8
SD Card
1
Optional
9
Accompanying Documents
1
The product’s service life is five years if the use, maintenance, cleaning and disinfection are
in strict accordance with the user manual.
WARNINGS!
• This device should only be used with the accessories manufactured or recommended by
BMC or with those recommended by your prescribing physician or with the medical device
registration certificate shall be used in the device. The use of inappropriate accessories may
affect the performance of the device and impair the effectiveness of therapy.
• Do not pile up the long tube at the head of the bed, as it may wrap around the head or neck
of the patient during sleep.
• Do not connect any equipment to the device unless recommended by BMC or your health
care provider.
• The device cannot be used in the environment with the temperature, humidity and
atmospheric pressure exceeding those specified in environmental conditions. Otherwise, it
may affect the treatment effect or damage the patient.
• When accessories or other elements or components are added to the respiratory ventilation
system, the expiration pressure at the connector of patient will rise.
IMPORTANT TIPS!
• If any of the above parts are missing, contact your home care provider.
•Contact your home care provider for additional information on the available accessories of
this device. When using optional accessories, always follow the instructions enclosed with
the accessories.
• Accompanying documents include user manual, quick operation manual, warranty card and
certificate.
•If the user requires SD card, please contact contact BMC to obtain, otherwise, the device
may not work properly.

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•The pictures in this manual are only for reference, if they are different from the material
object, the latter shall prevail.
•Nasal cannula is applied part.
10. System Features
Mute Button
Knob
Back Button
Display Screen Water Level Window
Air Outlet
Fig. 10-1
Name
Function
Knob
Start treatment and adjust device settings.
Back Button
Return to the previous operation.
Mute Button
Press this button to mute the alert. However, if the problem causing
the alert is not solved, the alert will sound again two minutes later.
Display Screen
Display menus for operation, messages, monitoring data, etc.
Air Outlet
Deliver the gas; connects to the tube.
Water Level Window
Observe the water level in the water chamber.

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SD Card Slot
Oxygen Inlet
DC Inlet
Filter Cap
(Air Inlet)
Power Cord Locker
Fig. 10-2
Name
Function
SD Card Slot
Insert the SD card into this slot.
Power Cord Locker
Used to fix the power connector.
DC Inlet
An inlet for the DC power supply.
Filter Cap (Air Inlet)
Place the cap on the air filter, which is used to filter dust and
pollen in the air entering the device.
Oxygen Inlet
An inlet for the oxygen.
11. First Time Setup
11.1 Placing the Device
Horizontally place the device on a firm and flat surface or trolley and ensure its height to be
lower than the head of the patient. Take out the matching LH2 Heated Breathing Tube, nasal
cannula and water chamber.
WARNINGS!
• If the device has been dropped or mishandled, if the enclosure is broken, or if water has
entered the enclosure, disconnect the power cord and discontinue use. Contact your home
care provider immediately.
• If the room temperature is warmer than 86˚F (30°C ), the airflow produced by the device
may exceed 109.4˚F (43°C ). The room temperature must be kept below 86˚F (30°C ) while
the patient uses the device.
• To avoid explosion, this device must not be used in the presence of flammable gases (e.g.
anesthetics).
• The device can be only used with the nasal cannula, tube and water chamber specified in
this manual. Otherwise, the risk of scald or burning may be caused.
• The nasal cannula, tube and water chamber cannot be used exceeding the specified
service life, otherwise, it may result in infection and other serious problems.
•If the device is used with oxygen, please strictly follow the guidance in Section 11.8
―Connecting the oxygen‖ in this manual.

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CAUTIONS!
• If the device has been exposed to either very hot or very cold temperatures, allow it to
adjust to room temperature (approximately 2 hours) before beginning setup.
• Make sure the device is away from any heating or cooling equipment (e.g., forced air vents,
radiators, air conditioners).
• The device is not suitable for use in high humidity environments. Make sure that no water
enters the device.
• Make sure that bedding, curtains, or other objects (such as pests) are not blocking or
entering the filter or vents of the device.
•Keep pets, pests or children away from the device and avoid small objects being inhaled or
swallowed.
• Do not place the device in the place where it may be carelessly touched or the operator
may be stumbled by power cord.
• Tobacco smoke may cause tar build-up within the device, leading to the malfunctioning of
the device.
• Air must flow freely around the device for it to work properly.
• When the tube, nasal cannula are damaged or bent, please do not use.
•When the room temperature is lower than 50˚F (10°C) or higher than 86˚F (30°C), please
do not use the device. When the room temperature is lower than 64˚F (18°C) or higher than
82˚F (28°C), it may affect the humidifying ability of the device.
11.2 Installing the Air Filter and Filter Cap
(1) Attach the air filter to the filter cap, as shown in Fig. 11-1.
Filter Cap
Air Filter
Fig. 11-1
(2) Install the filter cap containing the air filter to the device, as shown in Fig. 11-2.
Fig. 11-2

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CAUTIONS!
• The air filter must be in place when the device is operating. The filter cover can protect the
device from liquid being sprinkled on the device by accident.
•Installing the air filter and filter cap, device must be unplugged.
11.3 Connecting to Power
(1) Insert the plug of the power cord into the DC inlet on the back of the device, as shown in
Fig. 11-3;
(2) Press the power cord locker, and fix the power cord and power connector. The function of
the locker is to prevent the power cord falling off from the power port, as shown in Fig. 11-4;
(3) Insert the power cord plug into the power supply socket.
Power Cord
DC Inlet
Fig. 11-3
Power Cord Locker
Fig. 11-4
Note: The length of the power cord is 1.8m without the function of preventing
electromagnetic interference.

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WARNINGS!
• The device is powered on for use when the power cord is connected. The Knob
presses the blower On / Off.
• Use of the device at an AC voltage beyond the stated range (see Section 5 ―AC Power
Consumption‖) may damage the device or cause device failure.
•Connect to appropriate power for proper operation of the device.
• Inspect the power cord often for any signs of damage. Replace a damaged cord
immediately.
IMPORTANT TIPS!
• After interruption and restoration of the power supply, the device will restore its
pre-interruption working status automatically.
• To remove power, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
11.4 Inserting the SD Card
First, push the cover of SD card on the device aside downward, and then insert SD card into
SD card socket according to the direction shown in Fig. 11-5.
SD Card Slot
Fig. 11-5
If the SD card is inserted correctly, a symbol indicating correct insertion will appear in
the Main Interface on the screen of the device.
If the SD card is inserted incorrectly, a symbol indicating incorrect insertion will appear in
the Main Interface on the screen of the device.
CAUTIONS!
• If the SD card is not inserted, there will not be a symbol appear in the Main Interface on the
screen of the device.
• To avoid data loss or any damage to the SD card, the SD card can only be removed after the
main device stops delivering air.

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11.5 Installing the water chamber
(1) Install adapter: Install adapters on two vertical interfaces of water chamber according
to the direction shown in the figure and press them tightly with force, as shown in the Fig.
11-6.
Water Inlet
Fig. 11-6
Note: Before installing the adapter, place the water inlet in the position shown in Fig. 11-6 to
ensure that the water inlet can be fixed in the slot of the cover after installing the water
chamber.
(2) Open the cover of water chamber: Open the cover of water chamber along the
direction shown in the Fig. 11-7.
Fig. 11-7
(3) Install water chamber: Connect the interface of the adapter with corresponding
interface of the device, stick the water inlet in the water inlet slot of the device, then install
the water chamber in place (buckles at both sides of the adapter of water chamber will be
stuck in the slot of corresponding position of the device, and make a "click" sound), as shown
in the following Fig. 11-8.
Buckles Slot
Fig. 11-8

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(4) Close the cover of water chamber: Close the cover of water chamber along the
direction shown in the Fig. 11-9, and buckles on both sides of the cover of water chamber will
be stuck in the slot of corresponding position of the device.
Buckles
Fig. 11-9
WARNINGS!
•In order to prevent scalds, please do not start the device before installing the water
chamber.
•The water chamber will be heated in working, so please power off until the water chamber
is cooled and then take it out.
•If the device needs to be moved, the water in the water chamber should be drained off,
and it is prohibited to tilt the water chamber for fear of water flowing into the device.
•Please immediately replace the water chamber if it is damaged.
•The water chamber adapter is one-time use of accessory for use by single patient only.
•Do not use the water chamber if it has been run dry.
CAUTIONS!
•The humidifying effect can reach to optimum after preheating under room temperature
condition for above half an hour.
•The information of alarming journal will be maintained when the device is powered down,
but the instantaneous time of power down will not be recorded.
11.6 Connecting the water bag
Hang the sterile water bag above the device and insert the water inlet needle into the
injection hole under the water bag. As shown in Fig. 11-10. Open the air inlet cover beside
the needle and the water chamber will start to automatically add water to the fixed water
level.
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CAUTIONS!
•It is suggested not to fully use up the water in the water bag, and it had better be replaced
before being used up.
• Check that water flows into the chamber and is maintained below the fill line. If there is any
abnormality, please replace the water chamber in time.
•All the buttons except the mute button and the indicator light on the top shell of water
chamber can be illumined by touching any operation button of the device so as to observe
the water line in the water chamber.
•To ensure continual humidification, always ensure that the water chamber and water bag
are not allowed to run out of water. It is necessary to replace the water bag in time. The
following table shows the usage time (hours) generally supported by the 2 L water bag at
room temperature and corresponding flow rate as a reference. Make sure to replace the
water bag before running out of water during use.
Flow setting and service time (2 L sterile water bag)
Liter
per
minute
2
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
80
Hour
378
151
75
50
37
30
25
21
18
16
15
13
12
11.7 Assembling the Tube and Nasal Cannula
(1) Connect the tube: Connect the connector of the tube to the air outlet of the device and
lock, and the specific steps are shown in Fig. 11-11.
Connector
Air Outlet
Fig. 11-11
(2) Connect the nasal cannula: Connect the other end of the tube to the nasal cannula
according to the instruction manual of the nasal cannula.