Hoffrichter AquaDROP et User manual

User's Manual
Therapy Air Humidifier
AquaDROP et

SERIAL NUMBER
Every HOFFRICHTER GmbH device is supplied with a
serial number for traceability purposes.
Please enter your device's serial number here. You
will find the serial number on the rating plate on the
bottom of the device.
Serial number: .....................................
Please always quote the serial number for all queries
and complaints.
CONFORMITY
The device complies with the requirements of Directive
93/42/EEC.
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CONTENTS
Scope of Delivery................................................... 5
General.................................................................. 6
Information on User's Manual.............................. 6
Symbols used in this User's Manual .................... 7
Symbols on the Rating Plate ............................... 9
Safety Information................................................ 10
General Safety Instructions................................ 10
Installation Requirements and Transport ............ 11
Intended Use .................................................... 12
Contraindications .............................................. 12
Side Effects ...................................................... 12
How the Device Works......................................... 13
Description of Device ........................................... 14
Using the Humidifier............................................. 15
Filling the Humidifier .......................................... 16
Connecting the Humidifier to the Device ............ 17
Cleaning .............................................................. 20
Troubleshooting ................................................... 22
Preparing the Humidifier when Changing Patient .. 23
Disposal............................................................... 24
Humidifier ......................................................... 24
Packaging......................................................... 24
Contents 3

Technical Data ..................................................... 25
Disclaimer............................................................ 27
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1. Humidifier
2. User's manual
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Scope of Delivery 5

GENERAL
INFORMATION ON USER'S MANUAL
Read this user's manual through carefully before using
your therapy air humidifier for the first time.
Follow the safety and cleaning instructions in particular.
Keep the manual in a safe place close to the device so
that you can refer to it immediately if necessary.
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SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S MANUAL
Important information is denoted by symbols in this
user's manual. Be sure to follow these instructions in
order to avoid accidents, personal injury and mate-
rial damage.
In addition, the local accident prevention regulations
and general safety regulations in force in the area of
use must be observed.
This symbol denotes general safety instructions.
Follow these instructions to avoid accidents,
personal injury or material damage.
This symbol denotes hazardous situations that
may lead to serious injuries or death.
This symbol denotes hazardous situations that
may lead to moderately severe injuries.
General 7

This symbol denotes situations that may lead to
material damage or damage to the device.
This symbol denotes information, tips and instruc-
tions for the efficient, error-free use of the device.
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SYMBOLS ON THE RATING PLATE
Observe the warning and safety instruc-
tions in the user's manual.
BF application part
Protection class II (protective insulation)
CE conformity declaration
Manufacturer
Follow the user's manual.
Caution hot
Do not dispose of the device with the
household waste. Please contact the
relevant customer services department
to find out how to dispose of the device
properly.
General 9

SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Only use the humidifier in combina-
tion with the point respiratory therapy
device. Follow all the specific user
instructions for it.
• Only use accessories that have been
recommended and supplied to you
by the manufacturer or your special-
ist dealer.
• Do not start the humidifier if it is dam-
aged or not working. In this event,
inform your specialist dealer imme-
diately.
• Change the water in the humidifier
daily, as otherwise germs can multiply.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND
TRANSPORT
• Place the humidifier on a firm, level,
heat-resistant surface. Avoid an un-
favourable sloping position.
•
Never transport or tilt the respiratory
therapy device with a full humidifier
fitted. If you do this, water could get
into the therapy device and damage it.
• Do not put the respiratory therapy
device with a full humidifier fitted in
the sun or in the vicinity of heaters
or similar.
Safety Information 11

INTENDED USE
The AquaDROP et is used to humidify the therapy air flow.
The AquaDROP et must only be used in combination
with a VECTOR et device. The VECTOR et is a respira-
tory therapy device for treating obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome (OSAS) in patients weighing more than 30 kg.
The water in the AquaDROP et must not contain
any additives, such as medicines, salts, aromatic
oils or other substances.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
No contraindications are known for the use of the Aqua-
DROP et.
SIDE EFFECTS
Possible side effects from the use of the AquaDROP
et are not known.
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HOW THE DEVICE WORKS
The AquaDROP et is a plug-in hot air humidifier for the
VECTOR et respiratory therapy device.
It is used to add humidity to the therapy air flow to pre-
vent the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory
passages from drying out.
The heating power can be set to 5 different levels and
can thus be adjusted to the patent's individual require-
ments.
How the Device Works 13

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE
1. Air outlet (connection for therapy tube)
2. Sealing cap
3. Air control
4. Air inlet
5. Contact pins
6. Water container
with heating plate
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USING THE HUMIDIFIER
Before using for the first time, rinse the humidi-
fier thoroughly with clear water. To do this, read
section "Cleaning" on page 20.
While it is being filled, the humidifier must not be
attached to the respiratory therapy device.
When the humidifier is full of water, it must not
be laid on its side or turned over because water
could leak.
Using the blower when the humidifier is full and
not connected to the therapy tube may lead to
drops of water being carried along by the air flow.
Therefore, only use the humidifier when the therapy
tube is properly attached.
Using the Humidifier 15

FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER
1. Open the humidifier by twisting the sealing cap
anticlockwise off the water container.
2. Only fill the humidifier with cold, decalcified, boiled
water containing no additives. Alternatively, you
can also use distilled water for medical purposes.
Note the specified maximum fill level.
3. Close the water container by placing the sealing
cap on the container with slightly pressure and
turning it clockwise until it stops.
While carrying the filled humidifier please keep hold
of the reservoir.
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CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE DEVICE
1. Connect the humidifier to the therapy device. Ensure
that the contact pins and the air inlet of the humidi-
fier are fitted to the therapy device without being
skewed or distorted.
2. The release button has to snap in place audibly.
Using the Humidifier 17

SETTING HEATING LEVEL
1. Press the heater key up to the heater menu is
shown.
2.
Press the enter key . The display of the heating
level starts to flash.
3. Set the desired heating level using the program-
ing key or . You can select a value between
1 to 5. Level 1 represents the lowest heat output
and level 5 represents the maximum heat output.
4. Confirm the settings using the enter key .
SWITCHING ON THE HEATING
To switch on the humidifier’s heating, press the heater
key . The display now shows the currently set heat-
ing level and the heater LED lights. If you start the
therapy by pressing the on/off key, the heating is auto-
matically started.
You can switch on the heating before starting ther-
apy in order to preheat the water.
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SWITCHING OFF THE HEATING
To switch the heating off, press the heater key . The
heater LED goes off.
If the humidifier is in heating mode during the ther-
apy and you stop the therapy, the humidifier’s heating
automatically switches to standby mode (heating LED
flashes). As soon as you start the therapy, the heating
is also re-activated.
Using the Humidifier 19

CLEANING
Make sure that you follow the cleaning instruc-
tions. Disregarding them could damage your health
because of germs.
We recommend cleaning the humidifier after each use
and leaving it to dry completely during the day. In this
way, you will prevent limescale accumulating and germs
multiplying.
Clean the humidifier as follows:
Never use sharp edged or pointed objects for
cleaning.
1. Turn the locking device to its upper position. Detach
the humidifier from the respiratory therapy device
and take it to a sink unit.
2. Open the humidifier by twisting the sealing cap
anticlockwise off the water container.
3. Empty the water container and rinse it out under
running water.
4. Remove the limescale by wiping it out with a soft
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