Curative FLOTON ST20 User manual

FLOTON ST20 USER MANUAL
Sleep Apnea Breathing Therapy Device
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SYMBOL KEY 6
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 7
CAUTIONS! 7
WARNINGS! 8
LIABILTY 9
INTRODUCTION 10
INTENDED USE 10
CONTRAINDICATIONS 10
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE AND HUMIDIFIER 11
FLOTON ST20 11
FRONT AND BACK VIEW 12
CONTROL PANEL 13
HUMIDIFIER 14
ACCESSORIES 15
ACCESSORIES AND PARTS 16
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM 16
HUMIDIFIER 17
MASK 17

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PARAMETERS, KEYS AND DISPLAY 18
PARAMETERS 18
KEYS 19
ON/OFF KEY 19
INPUT KEYS 19
RETURN KEY 19
DISPLAY 20
MONITORING DISPLAY 20
MODE DISPLAY (ST/T/S/APCV/CPAP) 20
RAMP AND AUTO DISPLAY 20
FUNCTIONS THE DEVICE 21
I-SLOP (SPEED OF RISING PRESSURE) 21
E-SENS (SENSITIVITY OF EXPIRATION TRIGGERING) 21
SPONTANEOUS MODE: S MODE 21
TIMED MODE : T MODE 21
CPAP MODE 21
ST MODE / SPONTANEOUS-TIMED MODE 22
AUTOMATIC MODE 22
PRESSURE CONTROL MODE: APCV (ASSISTED PRESSURE CONTROL VENTILATION) 22
RAMP FUNCTION 22
ALARMS 23
POWER FAILURE 23

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CHECKING THE POWER FAILURE ALARM 23
LEAKAGE 23
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 24
CLEANING THE FLOTON ST20 24
CHANGING THE FLOTON ST20 CLOCK BATTERY 24
CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER 24
HUMIDIFIER FUSE 25
CHANGING FILTER 25
TROUBLESHOOTING 26
SERVICE 29
SPECIFICATIONS 29
DISPOSAL 30
QUALITY WARRANTY ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
ELECTRIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION 31
GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURERS DECLARATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY FOR EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS THAT ARE NOT LIFE SUPPORTING 31
RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOTON AUTO CPAP 34

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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF CURASA ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
CONTACT DETAILS 35

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SYMBOL KEY
Attention!
Consult
accompanying
documents
Manufacturer
Date of
manufacture
Serial
number
Type B
applied part
Class II
Double
insulated
The device,
accessories
and the
packaging
have to be
disposed
correctly at
the end of
the usage.
Please
follow Local
Laws or
Regulations
for disposal
DC Power
Standby

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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
CAUTIONS!
This device is restricted to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Do not use the device before the recommended therapeutic pressure is prescribed by a physician.
The device should be used with the external AC/DC adapter provided by manufacturer. Use of other AC/DC adapters may
damage the device or cause fire and electric shock hazards.
To prevent water entering the breathing circuit connection on the mask, the device must always be positioned below the
head.
Do not use the device at room temperatures above 35°C. If the device is used when temperature is above 35°C then the
temperature of the airflow may exceed 41°C, which could cause thermal irritation or injury to the patient’s airway.
Do not place the device near any items (curtains, bedding, couch) or heating devices (air conditioners, radiators, vents) that
may disrupt the airflow around the device.
Before carrying or packing the device you must empty the humidifier of water
The device should only be used with marked parts provided or recommended by your authorized dealer.
Check the alarm function regularly and if the device has not been used for a long time please check the power failure alarm
before use. If the Power failure alarm is invalid the device must be left in stand-by mode or left running for at least 12 hours
before checking the alarm again to make sure it is functioning normally.
If the device has recently been placed in a very hot or very cold environment, wait for 2 hours to allow temperature to
normalize before switching the device on.
The device can only be operated at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C.

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WARNINGS!
The device cannot be used whilst mobile.
This device is for adult use only and not for use by children or persons with certain disabilities who would require supervision
in order to use the device safely.
The device cannot be used for life support.
Do not use the device in the presence of nitrous oxide or flammable anesthetic mixtures in combination with oxygen or air.
In the event that the device noise level becomes higher than normal, the devices output of air becomes too hot, the device
has an abnormal smell or if any part of the device becomes broken, stop using it immediately contact an authorized dealer.
The device can only be switched off completely when the power supply is disconnected from the wall socket.
Make sure the exhalation opening in the mask or swivel is open so that the exhaled air containing CO2can escape.
To avoid rebreathing do not wear the mask for more than 3 minutes when the device is not switched on. (Note. At low
pressures the airflow may not be sufficient to remove all exhaled gas (CO2) therefore some rebreathing may occur.) Relevant
to curative?
The air inlet of the device should never be covered.
To avoid electric shock:
oDo not use the device if the device if the casing or cables are damaged.
oDo not use the device of it has been dropped in water.
oKeep device away from water.
oBefore cleaning the device pull the power plug out of the socket.

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This device is for single patient use only and should not be shared with other patients.
If the patient experiences mucous membrane dryness in the nose and pharynx, frontal sinus trouble, earache, a running nose
or skin sensitivity etc. you should consult your physician immediately.
Operation of the device may be adversely affected by:
-Electromagnetic fields exceeding the level of 3V/m in the test conditions of EN 60601-1-2
-The operation of high frequency (diathermy) equipment.
-Defibrillators, or short wave therapy equipment
-Radiation (e.g., X-ray, CT)
-Magnetic fields (e.g., MRI).
-Do not sterilize the device with high pressured steam
LIABILTY
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages in case of:
Tampering, modifying, adding expansion features or repair by persons who have not been authorized by the manufacturer.
Using accessory or spare parts that are not recommended by us, or not officially registered.
Using the device in a way that was not instructed in the manual.

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INTRODUCTION
INTENDED USE
The Floton ST20 respiratory sleep apnea breathing therapy device is for use by patients with sleep apnea or hypopnea syndrome to
reduce the frequency of sleep apnea, hypopnea and increases nocturnal SaO2.
It provides a stable continuous positive airway pressure whilst the humidifier provides warm and humid air which helps to avoid
nose and airway dryness increasing the comfort for the patient.
The therapeutic pressure is prescribed by a physician according to patient’s condition.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of positive airway pressure may be contraindicated if the patient suffers from the following pre existing conditions:
Pneumothorax
Pneumomediastinum (Air in mediastinum)
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
Pneumocephalus
Extremely low blood pressure or shock
Confusion or coma resulting in the patient not been able to co-operate with or accept the mask
Excessive secretions in the airway as well as not coughing effectively and weak voluntary breathing.