Hoffrichter AquaTREND uni User manual

User's Manual
Therapy Air Humidifier for
the Respiratory Therapy Device TREND II and
the Ventilator TRENDvent
AquaTREND uni

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 .............................................. 13
Side Effects ...................................................... 13
Description of Device ........................................... 14
Using the Humidifier............................................. 16
Filling the Humidifier .......................................... 17
Connecting the Humidifier to the Device............... 18
TREND II Respiratory Therapy Device................ 18
TRENDvent Ventilator........................................ 19
Detach the Humidifier from the Device............... 20
Using the Humidifier at the Respiratory Therapy
Device TREND II .............................................. 20
Using the Humidifier at the TRENDvent
Ventilator........................................................... 22
Contents 3

Cleaning .............................................................. 24
Troubleshooting ................................................... 26
Preparing the Humidifier when Changing Patient .. 27
Disposal............................................................... 28
Humidifier ......................................................... 28
Packaging......................................................... 28
Technical Data ..................................................... 29
Disclaimer............................................................ 31
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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 TREND II respiratory
therapy device or TRENDvent ven-
tilator. Follow all the specific user in-
structions 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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