Hoffrichter AquaTREND uni User manual

HOFFRICHTER
AquaTREND uni
User´s manual

SERIAL NUMBER
HOFFRICHTER GmbH delivers all its systems and devices
with a serial number in order to ensure traceability. The
serial number is indicated on the type label on the bot-
tom of the system. Please always specify the serial
number in inquiries and complaints.
CONFORMITY
The device complies with the requirements of the
Directive 93/42/EEC.
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Legend of Symbols 4
Safety Instructions 5
Intended Use 8
Technical Description 9
Operation of the Device 11
Cleaning 15
Troubleshooting 18
Technical Data 19
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LEGEND OF SYMBOLS
Observe the accompanying
documentation
Applied part type BF
Electric safety class II
(with protective insulation)
Observe the User Manual
Manufacturer
CE Declaration of Conformity
Caution! Hot!
Do not dispose of the device with nor-
mal domestic waste. For information
on the proper disposal of the device,
please contact your responsible custo-
mer service.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual carefully before using
AquaTREND uni for the first time.
Keep these User Manual at a safe place for immedia-
te consultation, if necessary.
For the period stipulated by law, HOFFRICHTER GmbH
warrants that the product is free from any defects
provided it is used as intended.
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Disposal of the Humidifier
For the proper disposal of the device please
contact your specialized dealer.
Disposal of the packaging
Your specialized dealer will take back the
packaging, however, you can also separate the pak-
kaging according to material and dispose of it in your
normal domestic waste.

ATTENTION!
HOFFRICHTER GmbH is not liable for any damage and
consequential damage nor for any effects on the
safety, reliability and performance of the device, if:
•manipulations, modifications, expansions, adjust-
ments, repairs and maintenance measures are car-
ried out by persons not authorized by HOFFRICHTER
GmbH to do so.
• use is made of accessories and spare parts which
come from other manufacturers and have not been
released by HOFFRICHTER GmbH for use with the
device.
• the therapy air humidifier is used in any way other
than those described in the User Manual.
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In order to prevent potential hazards, please follow
the instructions below:
1. Use the humidifier in combination with a respiration
therapy device of the TREND II series only and
observe all instructions for use given for that devi-
ce.
2. Use accessories only which have been recommen-
ded and offered by your specialized dealer.
3. Do not operate the humidifier if it is damaged or not
working properly. If that is the case, please imme-
diately notify your specialized dealer.
4. Place the device on a firm and flat surface, avoid an
inclined position of the device during operation.
Never transport or tilt the respiration therapy devi-
ce if the humidifier is attached and filled. This might
cause water to enter the therapy device and thus
damage it.
5. Do not expose the therapy device to direct sunlight
or set it up near heaters or similar if the humidifier
is attached and filled.
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INTENDED USE
AquaTREND uni is used for humidifying the therapy
air flow which is supplied to the patient.
Use the humidifier only together with TREND II
devices.
The water used for humidifying must not contain any
additives such as medication, salt, aroma oil or any
other substances.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The device is a warm air humidifier which can be
mounted on devices of the respiration therapy line
TREND II.
It is intendet to humidify the therapy air flow with moi-
sture to prevent the mucous membranes of the upper
respiratory tract from becoming dry.
The heater output can be adjusted in five levels thus
allowing the device to be adjusted to the individual
patient’s requirements.
When turning off the therapy device or taking off the
humidifier the device saves the heating level that was
set last.
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1. Cap
2. Air outlet (connection for
therapy tube)
3. Air guide
4. Air inlet
5. Contact pins
6. Reservoir with heating
surface