Hoffrichter CPAP User manual

User‘s Manual
CPAP - AutoCPAP
with FLEX function

2 Info
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 back
of the device.
...............................................
Please always quote the serial number for all queries
and complaints.
CONFORMITY
The device complies with the requirements of Directive
93/42/EEC.

Contents 3
CONTENTS
Scope of delivery ................................................... 6
General.................................................................. 7
Information on this user‘s manual........................ 7
Symbols used in this manual ............................... 8
Symbols on the rating plate............................... 10
Safety Information................................................ 11
General safety instructions ................................ 11
Electrical safety................................................. 13
Installation requirements and transport .............. 14
Before commissioning....................................... 16
Using oxygen.................................................... 17
Intended use..................................................... 18
Contraindications .............................................. 19
Side effects....................................................... 20
Device description ............................................... 21
How the device works....................................... 22
Power supply.................................................... 23
Therapy modes................................................. 25
Using the device .................................................. 31
Commissioning ................................................. 31
Turning on and off in battery mode .................... 33
Standby mode .................................................. 33
Automatic zero point correction .......................... 34

4 Contents
Power failure..................................................... 36
Using oxygen.................................................... 36
Device functions .................................................. 38
Parameters in point 2 CPAP .............................. 40
Parameters in point 2 AutoCPAP....................... 42
Language ......................................................... 44
P-Unit ............................................................... 44
Operating times ................................................ 45
Date ................................................................. 46
Time ................................................................. 47
Wake up time.................................................... 48
Mode ............................................................... 49
Pressure ........................................................... 50
P-Min................................................................ 52
P-Max............................................................... 53
P-Start.............................................................. 53
I-FLEX............................................................... 54
E-FLEX ............................................................. 55
Calibration ........................................................ 56
Ramp ............................................................... 58
Mask Test ......................................................... 60
Automatic ......................................................... 61
Display Vt ......................................................... 62
Bact.Filter ......................................................... 64
Brightness ........................................................ 65
Parameter settings............................................ 66

Contents 5
Alarm functions of the device ............................... 67
Mask alarm....................................................... 67
Pressure alarm.................................................. 67
Wake up alarm.................................................. 68
Important display messages................................. 69
Use of a DATA box............................................... 71
Changing the filter, cleaning.................................. 74
Cleaning the mask ............................................ 76
Cleaning the therapy tube ................................. 76
Cleaning the device........................................... 77
Cleaning the headgear ...................................... 78
Cleaning the humidifier...................................... 78
Preparing the device for a patient change............. 79
Using bacterial filters ............................................ 80
Troubleshooting ................................................... 82
Maintenance ........................................................ 84
Disposal............................................................... 85
Device .............................................................. 85
Packaging......................................................... 85
Accessories ...................................................... 85
Accessories ......................................................... 86
Technical data...................................................... 88
Manufacturer’s declaration on electromagnetic
compatibility ........................................................ 92
Disclaimer............................................................ 97

6 Scope of delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1 Respiratory therapy device point 2 1
2 Mains cable
3 Power supply
4 Therapy tube (ID = 22 mm, length = 1.80 m)
5 Ventilation mask (optional) with exhalation valve
Different sorts of mask systems are available.
6 Headgear
7 User‘s manual
8 Brief instructions
9 Spare filter (2 pack)
10 Carrying case
1 optional equipment variant for use with humidifier
3
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5
6
7
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General 7
GENERAL
INFORMATION ON THIS USER‘S MANUAL
Read this user‘s manual through carefully before using
your therapy device 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.

8 General
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS 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.
This symbol denotes general safety instructions.
Follow these instructions to avoid accidents, per-
sonal injury or material damage.
This symbol denotes hazardous situations that
lead to serious injuries or death.
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 9
This symbol denotes situations that may lead to
material damage or damage to the device.
This symbol denotes information, tips and instruc-
tions for efficient, error-free use of the device.
In addition, the local accident prevention regulations
and general safety regulations in force in the area of
use must be observed.

10 General
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
Serial number
Follow the user‘s manual.
Do not dispose of the device in the house-
hold waste. Please contact the relevant cus-
tomer services department to find out how
to dispose of the device properly.