Hoffrichter Aquapoint User manual

User's Manual
Therapy Air Humidifier
aquapoint

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
Humidifier ......................................................... 14
Controls............................................................ 15
Fitting the Accessories ......................................... 16
Using the Humidifier............................................. 18
Filling the Humidifier .......................................... 19
Connecting the Humidifier to the Device ............ 20
Setting Heating Level ........................................ 20
Cleaning .............................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ................................................... 23
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Preparing the Humidifier when Changing Patient .. 24
Disposal............................................................... 25
Humidifier ......................................................... 25
Packaging......................................................... 25
Technical Data ..................................................... 26
Disclaimer............................................................ 28
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1. Humidifier
2. Locking mechanism
3. Gasket
4. User's manual
5. Control electronics
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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.
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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.
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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 TRANS-
PORT
• Place the humidifier on a firm, level,
heat-resistant surface. Avoid an un-
favourable sloping position.
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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 aquapoint is used to humidify the therapy air flow.
The aquapoint must only be used in combination with
a point. The point is a respiratory therapy device for
treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in
patients weighing more than 30 kg.
The water in the aquapoint 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-
point.
SIDE EFFECTS
Possible side effects from the use of the aquapoint are
not known.
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HOW THE DEVICE WORKS
The aquapoint is a plug-in hot air humidifier for the
point 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.
The aquapoint has an integral memory that guaran-
tees that the last set heating level is retained after the
therapy device has been switched off or the humidifier
has been removed.
How the Device Works 13

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE
HUMIDIFIER
1. Air outlet (connection for therapy tube)
2. Water container with heating plate
3. Sealing cap
4. Air control
5. Air inlet
6. Contact pins
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CONTROLS
1. Controls
2. Operator key
3. LED indicator
Description of Device 15

FITTING THE ACCESSORIES
If the point respiratory therapy device is not yet ready
to have a humidifier connected, complete the follow-
ing steps:
1.
Remove the blind cap on the bottom of the point
by pressing the lugs to the middle and lifting it
up with a small screwdriver.
2. Connect the flat connector (located behind the
blind cap) to the control electronics . In doing so,
observe the coding of the connector.
3. Insert the control electronics into the device until
they click into place.
4. Remove the plastic ring from the device.
5. Press the gasket (see page 5) right down onto the
air outlet. To do this, use the inverted plastic ring.
6. Fit the locking device (see page 5) onto the air out-
let by pushing the locking mechanism with the
grip upwards onto the air outlet and then press
down slightly in the direction of the device (pressure
induced by the gasket) and turn 90° anticlockwise.
Keep the plastic ring and the blind cap safely in case
they need to be refitted.
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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 21.
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.
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FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER
1. Open the humidifier by twisting the sealing cap
anticlockwise off the water container.
2. Remove the air control.
3. Only fill the humidifier with cold, decalcified, boiled
water containing no additives. Alternatively, you
can also use distilled water suitable for medical
purposes.
Note the specified maximum fill level.
4. Put the air control back on.
5. Close the water container by placing the sealing
cap on the container and turning it clockwise until
it stops.
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CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE DEVICE
1. Turn the locking device to its upper position.
2.
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.
3. Turn the locking device downwards until it locks
into place.
SETTING HEATING LEVEL
The humidifier has 5 heating levels. By pressing the
key you increase the heating power one level each time.
If you press after level 5, the heating switches off.
To switch the heating back to level 1, press again.
The LED indicator shows you what level the heating is set
to. At level 1 the first LED is lit, at level 5 all LEDs are lit.
The LED display dims automatically if is not pressed
for at least 5 seconds.
The water is only heated when the turbine is running.
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