Philips DreamStation Go User manual

Heated Humidier
DreamStation Go
User manual
Instructions for use

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Table of contents
1. Safety information ............................................................................................................................. 1
2. System overview ................................................................................................................................3
3. Connecting and setting up the humidier ....................................................................................5
Humidier pop-up messages........................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Daily use ............................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................11
Cleaning the water tank base.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning the water tank lid and components ........................................................................................................... 11
6. Maintenance instructions .............................................................................................................. 13
Maintaining the water tank base................................................................................................................................... 13
Maintaining the humidier base.................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................14
8. Additional notes...............................................................................................................................16
9. DreamStation Go Heated Humidier specications ................................................................ 17
Environmental.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Physical ...................................................................................................................................................................................17
Service life ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Standards compliance ......................................................................................................................................................17
IEC 60601-1 classication................................................................................................................................................ 18
Electrical (when the heated humidier is used with the DreamStation Go therapy device) .................. 18
Maximum recommended pressure .............................................................................................................................. 18
Water capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Heater plate .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Inhalation ressure drop of humidier .......................................................................................................................... 18
Exhalation ressure drop of humidier......................................................................................................................... 18
Humidity................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Maximum delivered gas temperature ......................................................................................................................... 18
Declared dual-number noise emissions values ......................................................................................................19
Pressure accuracy...............................................................................................................................................................19
Maximum ow rate.............................................................................................................................................................19
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................... 21

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1. Safety information
Intended use
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidier is an accessory for the Philips Respironics DreamStation Go therapy devices
to provide moisture to the patient circuit. It is intended for use in spontaneously breathing patients weighing over 30
kg (66 lbs), in the home or hospital/institutional environment, who use mask-applied positive pressure ventilation
therapy.
Warnings
A warning indicates the possibility for injury to the user or the operator.
• Use the humidier only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only with masks and connectors
recommended by Philips Respironics.
• Periodically inspect the humidier for signs of wear or damage. Never operate the humidier if any parts
are damaged, if it is not working properly, or if the humidier has been dropped or mishandled. Do not use
the humidier if the water tank is leaking or damaged in any way. Have any damaged parts replaced before
continuing use.
• Periodically inspect the therapy device power cord for signs of wear or damage. If it becomes worn or damaged,
contact Philips Respironics or your supplier for a replacement.
• The humidier must always be positioned below the breathing circuit connection at the mask. The humidier must
be level for proper operation.
• Allow the humidier heater plate and water to cool down for approximately 15 minutes before removing the water
tank. A burn may result from: touching the heater plate, coming in contact with the heated water, or touching the
tank pan.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a ammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen
or nitrous oxide.
• When installing the water tank, do not allow any water to spill into the humidier or therapy device.
• If you notice any unexplained changes in the performance of this device, if it is making unusual or harsh sounds,
if it has been dropped or mishandled, or if the enclosure is broken, disconnect the power cord from the therapy
device and discontinue use. Contact your supplier.
• Before cleaning the humidier, always remove from the therapy device.
• Empty and clean the water tank daily to prevent mold and bacteria growth.
• Repairs and adjustments must be performed by Philips Respironics-authorized service personnel only.
Unauthorized service could cause injury, invalidate the warranty, or result in costly damage.
• Do not use any accessories, detachable parts, and materials not recommended by Philips Respironics.
Incompatible parts or accessories can result in degraded performance.
Note: Please see the Limited warranty section of this manual for information on warranty coverage.

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Cautions
A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
• U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
• Do not place the humidier directly onto carpet, fabric, or other ammable materials.
• Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water. Take precautions to protect furniture
from water damage.
• Do not ll the water tank above the maximum ll line. If the water tank is overlled, water may leak into the
therapy device, humidier, or onto your furniture. Damage to the humidier or therapy device may occur.
• Philips Respironics recommends using room temperature distilled water, if available, to prevent mineral build up
on the humidier tank base.
• Never use water from a biologically unsafe source such as a lake, river, stream, or well.
• Do not put any chemicals or additives into the water. Possible airway irritation or damage to the water tank may
result.
• Remove the tank, empty all water, and replace the empty tank before transporting the humidifier base.
• Do not attempt to ll the water tank while it is still inside the humidier.
• To avoid spilling, do not disconnect the humidier from the therapy device with water in the tank. Remove the
water tank from the humidier before disconnecting the therapy device.
• Do not turn the humidier on without the water tank installed. The Humidier setting must be “0” (o) if there is
no water in the water tank.
• Do not move the humidier while the water tank has water in it.
• Use a mild liquid dishwashing detergent only for either hand washing or when using a dishwasher.
• Only the hospital and institution cleaning procedures listed in this manual are recommended by Philips
Respironics. Use of other cleaning and disinfecting processes, not specied by Philips Respironics, may aect the
performance of the product.
Note
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidier is specied for use with Philips Respironics DreamStation Go therapy
devices only.
Important
Read and understand the entire manual for your therapy device before attempting to use this humidier.
Contraindications
Studies have shown that the following pre-existing conditions may contraindicate the use of CPAP therapy for some
patients:
• Bullous Lung Disease
• Pathologically Low Blood Pressure
• Bypassed Upper Airway
• Pneumothorax
• Pneumocephalus has been reported in a patient using nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. Caution should
be used when prescribing CPAP for susceptible patients such as those with: cerebral spinal uid (CSF) leaks,
abnormalities of the cribriform plate, prior history of head trauma, and/or pneumocephalus. (Chest 1989; 96:1425-
1426)
The use of positive airway pressure therapy may be temporarily contraindicated if you exhibit signs of a sinus
or middle ear infection. Not for use with patients whose upper airways are bypassed. Contact your health care
professional if you have any questions concerning your therapy.
Refer to the instructions for use that accompanied your therapy device for any additional contraindications that may
be specic to the use of that device.

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Symbols Glossary
The following symbols may appear on the device. Refer to http://www.symbols.philips.com for a description of
additional symbols used on this device and its packaging.
Symbol Denition Symbol Denition
Maximum ll line IP22 Drip Proof Equipment
Protection against ingress of solid foreign objects ≥
12.5 mm diameter.
Protection against ingress of water with harmful
eects dripping (15° tilted)
Warning: Hot surface Reorder number
Indicated the manufacturer’s catalogue number so
the medical device can be identied.
Date of manufacture
Indicates the date when the medical
device was manufactured.
Serial number
Identify the manufacturer’s serial number for the
medical device.
Manufacturer
Indicates the medical device
manufacturer.
Operator’s manual; operating instructions
Consult instructions for use.
Type BF applied part
To identify a type BF applied part
complying with IEC 60601-1.
Prescription device
Caution: U. S. federal law restricts this device to
sale by or on the order of a physician.
How to contact Philips Respironics
Should you experience trouble with this equipment or require assistance setting up, using, or maintaining the device
or accessories, please contact your supplier. If you need to contact Philips Respironics directly, call the Philips
Respironics Customer Service department at 1-800-345-6443 or 1-724-387-4000. You can also use the following
address:
Respironics, Inc.
1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville, PA 15668
2. System overview
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidier attaches to the therapy device and provides an air outlet port to connect
a breathing circuit. The breathing circuit is composed of patient tubing, a mask, and in some instances a separate
exhalation device. The patient tubing is 12 mm performance tubing. For information related to the mask to be used,
including any need for a separate exhalation device, consult the instructions for use that accompany both the mask
and therapy device.
Note
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidier is not supported for use with battery power. Only connect the CPAP
and Humidier together to receive therapy.
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidier is designed to deliver humidication for added comfort during therapy. This
humidication level is controlled through the output of the heated humidier.
The DreamStation Go Heated Humidier is composed of the following components:
• Heated humidier - The heated humidier is the primary source of humidication. Humidication is controlled by
adjusting the temperature of the heater plate. The heater plate is then used to heat water found in the water tank.
This manual includes instructions that explain how to set up and take care of the heated humidier.
• Water tank - The water tank stores the water that will be used by the heated humidier. This manual includes
instructions that cover how to use and take care of the water tank.

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System features and contents
The gure below illustrates many of the device features and contents. In addition to the features shown below, your
humidier system may include a humidier user manual.
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1 Heated humidier 9 Water tank lid
2 Air outlet port 10 Manifold
3Water tank lid tab 11 Bae
4 CPAP air inlet 12 Humidier release latch
5 CPAP Seal 13 Therapy device
615mm/22mm tube adapter 14 Humidier air inlet
7Water tank base 15 Heater plate
8Maximum ll line

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3. Connecting and setting up the humidier
Connecting to the therapy device
1. Remove the humidier beauty panel from the
therapy device by pulling from either side of the
panel.
Pull here
2. Place the therapy device and heated humidier (with
an empty water tank) on a rm, at surface.
Caution
Do not move the humidier while the water tank has
water in it.
3. Line up the front of the therapy device to the front of
the humidier. Make sure the air outlet port on the
therapy device lines up with the air inlet port on the
humidier.
4. Slide the therapy device and humidier together
until they snap into place.
5. Make sure that the therapy device and the humidier
are completely connected to each other.
6. Attach the tube to the heated humidier. Line up
the connector at the top of the tube to the top of
the air outlet port on the humidier after lling the
humidier. Refer to the “Daily use” section. If you are
not using a 12mm tube, use the 15mm/22mm tube
adapter.
7. Press the tubing connector into place over the air
outlet port until the tube clicks into place in the slots
on the sides of the outlet port.

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Setting humidication mode and target time
To access the humidier settings in the Therapy O menu, navigate to the My Comfort menu. From here you can view
or adjust the following humidier settings.
Icon Text Description
Humidication This displays the humidication mode being used. You can choose
between Fixed or Adaptive humidication.
Target Time This allows you to set the estimated amount of time you will use the
device each night. The device will then adjust the humidication to
ensure enough water remains in the water tank. You can select O,
Auto, or 4 to 10 hours in 0.5 hour increments. This setting is only
available when the humidier is set to Adaptive humidication mode.
When set to Auto, the device automatically sets the target time based
on your past device usage hours.
Note
Many factors impact water consumption, including: the ambient
temperature and humidity in your bedroom, your humidier settings,
the level of mask leak, and the duration of your sleep session.
Adjusting the humidier setting from the “Therapy On” menu
While the device is delivering therapy with the humidier attached, you can adjust the humidier setting by following
the steps below.
1. Tap the humidier icon on the bottom left of the
touchscreen.
2. Tap the left arrow or swipe left on the touchscreen to
decrease the humidier setting. Tap the right arrow
or swipe right on the touchscreen to increase the
humidier setting. The setting can be adjusted from
0 to 5. When the setting is 0 the humidier is turned
o.
3. Tap Done to save and apply the new humidier
setting.

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Humidier pop-up messages
Device pop-ups are messages that show up on the user interface screen.
Condition Icon Description Possible
Cause
Action
Humidication
Error
Humidier error (only
when humidier is
present).
Humidier heater
plate error
or humidier
not properly
connected to
therapy device.
Turn o the device and
disconnect it from power.
Detach the humidier,
visually check that
electrical contacts are
clear, then reconnect
humidier and power
cord. If the alert continues,
contact your supplier.
Humidier
and Battery
Unsupported
Therapy is not
available when
both the battery
and humidier are
connected to the
CPAP device.
Therapy was
started when both
the battery and
humidier were
connected.
Remove the battery to
enable therapy with
humidication.
Humidier Water
Tank Inserted
Incorrectly
Displayed when the
humidier water
tank is not inserted
correctly.
The humidier
water tank is not
making contact
with the heater
plate.
Tap to clear the error.
Disconnect and reconnect
the humidier water tank
to make sure that it is fully
and properly connected.

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4. Daily use
Warning
Allow the humidier heater plate and water to cool down for approximately 15 minutes before removing the
water tank. A burn may result from: touching the heater plate, coming in contact with the heated water, or
touching the tank pan.
Cautions
— Do not attempt to ll the water tank while it is still inside the humidier.
— Do not put any chemicals or additives into the water. Possible airway irritation or damage to the water tank may
result.
— Philips Respironics recommends using room temperature distilled water, if available, to prevent mineral build up
on the humidier tank base. In a clinical environment, distilled water must be used.
— Never use water from an untreated source such as a lake, river, stream, or well.
— Do not ll the water tank above the maximum ll line. If the water tank is overlled, water may leak into the
therapy device, humidier, or onto your furniture. Damage to the humidier or therapy device may occur.
Notes
— Clean the water tank before rst use. Refer to the Home cleaning instructions and Care instructions sections later
in this manual.
— Empty, rinse, and rell the water tank daily.
1. Place the connected therapy device with humidier
on a rm, at surface lower than your sleeping
position.
Warning
The humidier must always be positioned below
the breathing circuit connection at the mask. The
humidier must be level for proper operation.
Cautions
— Do not place the humidier directly onto carpet,
fabric, or other ammable materials.
— Do not place the device in or on any container
that can collect or hold water. Take precautions
to protect furniture from water damage.
2. Disconnect the tubing by pulling the tubing
connector away from the outlet port.
3. Remove the water tank by sliding the tank away
from the therapy device.