Philips DreamStation User manual

User manual
DreamStation Heated Humidifier

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Table of Contents
Intended Use ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Cautions ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Contraindications .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Symbol Key .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
System Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2
System Features and Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3
How to Contact Philips Respironics ................................................................................................................. 3
Connecting to the Therapy Device .................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the Tubing .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Daily Use..................................................................................................................................................................5
Disconnecting the Tubing .....................................................................................................................................6
Disconnecting the Therapy Device .................................................................................................................... 7
Checking the Humidier Lid Seal ....................................................................................................................... 7
Home Cleaning Instructions: Water Tank ........................................................................................................ 8
Home Cleaning Instructions: Humidier Base ................................................................................................8
Home Cleaning Instructions: Heated Tubing .................................................................................................... 8
Hospital and Institution Disinfection ................................................................................................................. 8
Service ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Traveling with the System .................................................................................................................................... 9
Disposal .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................10
DreamStation Heated Humidier Specications ..........................................................................................12
Heated Tubing Specications .............................................................................................................................12
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................Back Page

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Caution: U. S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Intended Use
The DreamStation Heated Humidier is an accessory or the Philips espironics DreamStation therapy deices 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.
 se the humidier only or its intended use as described in this manual se only ith masks and connectors recommended by
Philips espironics
 Periodically inspect the humidier or signs o ear or damage eer operate the humidier i any parts are damaged i it is not
orking properly or i the humidier has been dropped or mishandled Do not use the humidier i the ater tank is leaking or
damaged in any way. Have any damaged parts replaced before continuing use.
 Periodically inspect the therapy deice poer cord or signs o ear or damage I it becomes orn or damaged contact Philips
espironics or your home care proider or a replacement
 The humidier must alays be positioned belo the breathing circuit connection at the mask The humidier must be leel or
proper operation.
 llo the humidier heater plate and ater to cool don or approimately  minutes beore remoing the ater tank  burn
may result from: touching the heater plate, coming in contact with the heated water, or touching the tank pan.
 This euipment is not suitable or use in the presence o a ammable anesthetic miture ith air or ith oygen or nitrous oide
 When installing the ater tank do not allo any ater to spill into the humidier or therapy deice
 I you notice any uneplained changes in the perormance o this deice i it is making unusual or harsh sounds i 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 home care provider.
 Beore cleaning the humidier alays remoe rom the therapy deice
 mpty and clean the ater tank daily to preent mold and bacteria groth
 epairs and adustments must be perormed by Philips espironicsauthoried serice personnel only nauthoried serice could
cause inury inalidate the arranty or result in costly damage
 Do not use any accessories detachable parts and materials not recommended by Philips espironics Incompatible parts or
accessories can result in degraded performance.
Note: Please see the Limited Warranty section o this manual or inormation on arranty coerage
Cautions
A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
 Do not place the humidier directly onto carpet abric or other ammable materials
 Do not place the deice in or on any container that can collect or hold ater Take precautions to protect urniture rom ater
damage.
 Do not ll the ater tank aboe the maimum ll line I the ater tank is oerlled ater may leak into the therapy deice
humidier or onto your urniture Damage to the humidier or therapy deice may occur
 se only room temperature distilled ater in the tank Do not put any chemicals or addities into the ater Possible airay
irritation or damage to the water tank may result.
 emoe the tank empty all ater and replace the empty tank beore transporting the humidiier base
 Do not attempt to ll the ater tank hile it is still inside the humidier
 To aoid spilling do not disconnect the humidier rom the therapy deice ith ater in the tank emoe the ater tank rom
the humidier beore disconnecting the therapy deice
 Do not turn the humidier on ithout the ater tank installed The Humidier setting must remain o i there is no ater in
the water tank.
 Do not moe the humidier hile the ater tank has ater in it
 se a mild liuid dishashing detergent only or either hand ashing or hen using a dishasher
 oid submerging the Humidier Connector nd o the heated tubing in ater
 nly the hospital and institution cleaning procedures listed in this manual are recommended by Philips espironics se o other
cleaning and disinecting processes not specied by Philips espironics may aect the perormance o the product

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Contraindications
Studies hae shon that the olloing preeisting conditions may contraindicate the use o CPP therapy or some patients:
 Bullous Lung Disease
 Pathologically Lo Blood Pressure
 Bypassed pper iray
 Pneumothora
 Pneumocephalus has been reported in a patient using nasal Continuous Positie iray Pressure Caution should be used hen
prescribing CPP or susceptible patients such as those ith: cerebral spinal uid CS leaks abnormalities o the cribriorm
plate prior history o head trauma andor pneumocephalus Chest  :
The use o positie airay pressure therapy may be temporarily contraindicated i you ehibit signs o a sinus or middle ear
inection ot or use ith patients hose upper airays are bypassed Contact your health care proessional i you hae any
uestions concerning your therapy
eer to the instructions or use that accompanied your therapy deice or any additional contraindications that may be specic to
the use of that device.
Symbol Key
The following symbols may appear on the device:
Symbol Denition Symbol Denition
aimum ill Line IP22 Drip Proo uipment
Hot Water Hot Surace Type B pplied Part
ollo Instructions or se
System Overview
The DreamStation Heated Humidier attaches to the therapy deice and proides an air outlet port to connect a breathing circuit
The breathing circuit is comprised o patient tubing a mask and in some instances a separate ehalation deice The patient tubing
can be espironics heated tubing  mm nonheated perormance tubing or  mm nonheated perormance tubing or
inormation related to the mask to be used including any need or a separate ehalation deice consult the instructions or use that
accompany both the mask and therapy device.
The DreamStation Heated Humidier ith Heated Tubing is designed to delier humidication to proide added comort during
therapy This humidication leel is controlled through the output o the heated humidier as ell as the temperature o the
optional heated tubing. Use of these two accessories allows for a comfortable level of humidity to be maintained at the mask.
The DreamStation Heated Humidier is comprised o the olloing components:
• HeatedHumidier  The heated humidier is the primary source o humidication Humidication is controlled by adusting
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 eplain ho to set up and take care o the heated humidier or instructions on ho to adust the heated
humidier settings reer to the instructions or use that accompanied the therapy deice
• WaterTank  The ater tank stores the ater that ill be used by the heated humidier This manual includes instructions that
cover how to use and take care of the water tank.
• HeatedTubing  The heated tubing is an optional accessory that is used along ith the heated humidier to control the
proided humidication This is accomplished by controlling the temperature o the air in order to ensure that it does not cool
down prior to reaching the mask. This manual includes instructions that cover how to connect and take care of the heated tubing.
or instructions on ho to adust the temperature o the heated tubing reer to the instructions or use that accompanied the
therapy device.

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System Features and Contents
Important: ead and understand the entire manual or your therapy deice beore attempting to use this humidier
Thisgureillustratesmanyofthedevicefeaturesandcontents,describedinthefollowingtable.
#Deice eature Description
1Humidier Connect your therapy device here.
2ir Inlet Port Connects to the outlet port on the therapy device.
3ir utlet Port Connect the tubing here.
4Humidier Lid elease Latch Slide this latch to open the humidier lid
 Water Tank This one piece remoable ater tank holds the ater or humidication
6aimum ill Lines The ll lines indicates the maimum ater leel or sae operation
7Humidier Lid pen the lid to access the ater tank
8Humidier Lid Seal Seals the ater tank to the humidier lid
9leible Heated Tubing optional The optional heated tube connects rom the humidier to the patients mask
10 Humidier Connector nd Connect this end o the tubing to the humidier
11 Heater Plate Warms the ater in the ater tank
12 Humidier elease Button Press this button to remoe the humidier rom the therapy deice eer to the
Disconnecting the Therapy Deice section o this manual to see this button
13 Therapy Device The heated humidier connects to the back o the therapy deice
Note: This humidier is specied or use ith Philips espironics DreamStation therapy deices only
HowtoContactPhilipsRespironics
Should you eperience trouble ith this euipment or reuire assistance setting up using or maintaining the deice
or accessories please contact your home care proider I you need to contact Philips espironics directly call
the Philips espironics Customer Serice department at  or  ou can also use the
following address:
espironics Inc
 urry idge Lane
urrysille P 

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ConnectingtotheTherapyDevice
 Place the therapy deice and heated humidier ith an empty ater tank on a rm at surace
Caution: Do not moe the humidier hile the ater tank has ater in it
 Line up the back o the therapy deice to the ront top lid release latch side o the heated humidier
 ake sure the air outlet port on the therapy deice lines up ith the air inlet port on the humidier not shon
4. Slide the two units together until they snap into place.
 ake sure that the therapy deice and the humidier are completely seated against each other
ConnectingtheTubing
 To attach the heated tube to the heated humidier line up the connector  at the top o the heated tube to the
top o the air outlet port  on the humidier
 Press the tubing into place oer the air outlet port until the tabs on the side o the tube click into place in the slots
on the sides of the outlet port.
3. If you are using a standard tube (not shown) instead of a heated tube, simply slide the tubing over the air outlet
port on the heated humidier
Important: Beore each use eamine the tubing or any kinks damage or debris I necessary clean the tubing to
remoe the debris eplace any damaged tubing

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DailyUse
 Place the connected therapy deice ith humidier on a rm at surace loer than your sleeping position
Warning: The humidier must alays be positioned belo the breathing circuit connection at the mask The
humidier must be leel or proper operation
Caution: Do not place the humidier directly onto carpet abric or other ammable materials
Caution: Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water. Take precautions to
protect furniture from water damage.
 Slide the humidier lid release latch  toard the therapy deice The humidier lid ill pop open slightly Lit up
on the humidier lid  and sing completely open
 emoe the tank  by grabbing both sides o tank and liting out o the humidier base inse the tank ith ater
Place the tank on a rm at surace ill the tank ith ater  no higher than the maimum ll line  ). To
avoid spilling, the water level should not rise above the bottom of the tube (3) in the back of the water tank.
Note: Clean the ater tank beore rst use eer to the Home Cleaning Instructions: Water Tank section in
this manual.
Caution: Do not attempt to ll the tank hile it is still inside the humidier
Caution: Use only room temperature distilled water in the tank. Do not put any chemicals or additives into the
ater Possible airay irritation or damage to the ater tank may result
Caution: Do not ll the ater tank aboe the maimum ll line I the ater tank is oerlled ater may leak into
the therapy deice humidier or onto your urniture Damage to the humidier or therapy deice may occur
Warning: llo the humidier heater plate and ater to cool don or approimately  minutes beore
remoing the ater tank  burn may result rom: touching the heater plate coming in contact ith the heated
water, or touching the tank pan.

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 Careully replace the ater tank  into the humidier and close the humidier lid  until it snaps shut
Warning: When installing the tank do not allo any ater to spill into the humidier or therapy deice
Caution: Do not moe the humidier hile the ater tank has ater in it
 Supply poer to your therapy deice eer to the manual included ith your therapy deice
 Put on your mask assembly eer to the instructions supplied ith the mask
 Turn on the airo on your deice and begin therapy eer to the manual included ith your therapy deice
Note: If you are having trouble with your mask, refer to the instructions included with the mask.
 eer to your therapy deice manual or complete instructions on ho to adust both the Heated Humidier and
the optional Heated Tubing settings to achieve the desired humidity.
Caution: Do not turn the humidier on ithout the ater tank installed The humidier setting must remain o
if there is no water in the water tank.
 eer to the manual included ith your therapy deice or instructions to turn o therapy
DisconnectingtheTubing
1. To remove the heated tubing, press in the tabs (1) on the side of the tubing connector and pull the tubing away
from the outlet port.
2. If you are using a standard tube (not shown) instead of a heated tube, simply pull the tubing away from the outlet
port.

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DisconnectingtheTherapyDevice
Caution: To aoid spilling do not disconnect the humidier rom the therapy deice ith ater in the tank
emoe the ater tank rom the humidier beore disconnecting the therapy deice
1. Disconnect power to the therapy device.
 Pick up the system
 Place one hand on the therapy deice and the other on the humidier
 Press the humidier release button  and pull apart to separate
CheckingtheHumidierLidSeal
nder normal use the humidier lid seal should not reuire any maintenance or replacement The seal may be
cleaned as needed by iping it ith a damp cloth I necessary the humidier lid seal may be remoed or urther
cleaning ently peel the seal rom the humidier lid and clean it in a solution o arm ater and a mild liuid
dishashing detergent inse ith clean ater Wipe completely on both sides llo the seal to air dry Inspect
the seal or damage I the humidier lid seal sho signs o ear or damage contact your home care proider or a
replacement.
To install or reseat your humidier lid seal ully open the humidier lid Position the seal  against the inside o the
lid so the seals center hole aligns ith the humidier outlet port Conrm that the seal is positioned so the ire
channel  in the seal is belo the humidier outlet port 
Note: The seal only ts properly in one orientation
With the seal loosely in place start at the bottom  and gently press the edges o the seal into the channel in the lid
o the humidier Continue sliding your ngers all around the rectangular perimeter o the seal until the outer edge
is completely seated et press the seal around the humidier outlet port  until the center o the seal is ully
seated inally go back and run your ngers around the rectangular perimeter o the humidier lid seal once more to
conrm it has not become dislodged

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HomeCleaningInstructions:WaterTank
Hand washing can be performed daily. Dishwashing can be performed once a week.
 Turn the humidier setting o turn the therapy deice o and allo the heater plate and ater to cool
Warning: llo the humidier heater plate and ater to cool don or approimately  minutes beore
remoing the ater tank  burn may result rom: touching the heater plate coming in contact ith the heated
water, or touching the tank pan.
 pen the humidier lid ith the release leer and remoe the ater tank rom the humidier
 Wash the ater tank in the dishasher top shel only or in a solution o arm ater and a mild liuid dishashing
detergent inse ith clean ater Wipe completely on the top and bottom llo the ater tank to air dry
Caution: se a mild liuid dishashing detergent only or either hand ashing or hen using a dishasher
Warning: mpty and clean the ater tank daily to preent mold and bacteria groth
4. Inspect the water tank for damage. If the water tank show signs of wear or damage, contact your home care
provider for a replacement.
 Beore using the ater tank ll it ith distilled ater per the directions in the Daily se section no higher than
the maimum ll line
HomeCleaningInstructions:HumidierBase
Warning: llo the humidier heater plate and ater to cool don or approimately  minutes beore
remoing the ater tank  burn may result rom: touching the heater plate coming in contact ith the heated
water, or touching the tank pan.
Warning: Beore cleaning the humidier alays remoe rom the therapy deice
 Clean the humidier base and heater plate by iping it ith a damp cloth llo the platorm to air dry beore
reconnecting to the therapy device.
 Inspect the humidier base or any damage and replace it i necessary
 Clean the humidier outlet port by using a damp bottle brush or a damp cloth Insert the brush or cloth
approimately  inches  cm into the outlet opening hile cleaning
HomeCleaningInstructions:HeatedTubing
Clean the heated tubing beore rst use and eekly
 Disconnect the heated tubing rom the heated humidier
2. Gently wash the heated tubing, including connectors, in a solution of warm water and a mild dish washing detergent
to adeuately remoe adhering substances rom the tube and connectors
 inse thoroughly to remoe all soap residue rom the tube and connectors ith ater and allo to air dry ake
sure the tube and connectors are dry beore net use
 Inspect the heated tubing or damage or ear cracking craing tears punctures etc Discard and replace i necessary
HospitalandInstitutionDisinfection:WaterTank,SealandHeatedTubing
If using the water tank, seal and heated tubing on multiple users, complete the following steps to clean and disinfect
the water tank, seal and heated tubing before each new user.
Caution: nly the hospital and institution cleaning and disinection procedures listed in this manual are
recommended by espironics se o other cleaning and disinecting processes not specied by espironics may
affect the performance of the product.
Cleaning Prior to Disinfection
 ently ash the items tank seal and heated tubing using ediyme or an euialent enymatic detergent and a
sot bristle brush to adeuately remoe adhering substances
Note: Pay close attention to all corners and creices
Note:  brush is not necessary or the inside o the tube o the heated tubing

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 inse the items separately by immersing each in at least  gallons  liters o ater and agitate igorously
Note: The tank, seal and heated tubing should each use a fresh 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water and cannot be
rinsed together.
 emoe each item rom the ater and allo the ater to drain rom tank seal and heated tubing
 ir dry out o direct sunlight
 isually inspect the tank seal and heated tubing or cleanliness epeat the cleaning i not isually clean
Disinfection
The recommended disinection methods are identied belo
 Thermal Disinection: Immersion in a tap ater bath at  C   C or  minutes
 Cide
 Cide P
Caution: ollo all instructions rom the manuacturer o the treatment products ny deiation rom these
instructions the manuacturers instructions or agents not listed in this guide may impact the perormance o the
product eie all applicable instructions or additional arnings and cautions
Caution: Treat the tank seal and heated tubing as dierent medical deices hen rinsing them ith ater or
eample the tank seal and heated tubing cannot be rinsed in the same olume o ater
Caution: Use 3 gallons (11.4 liters) as the rinse volume when following the instructions.
After Disinfection
 Inspect the tank seal and heated tubing or damage or ear cracking craing tears or damage etc Discard and
replace if damaged.
 ter the nal ater rinse described in the chemical disinection instructions separately rinse the tank seal and
heated tubing a minimum of 1 time each in at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water and air dry out of direct sunlight.
Note: Discoloration of the seal is normal after disinfection.
Service
The humidier does not reuire routine sericing I any part o the humidier is orn or damaged contact Philips
espironics or your home care proider See the Troubleshooting section in this manual or additional inormation
TravelingwiththeSystem
Packing the System
 emoe the ater tank and empty all ater and allo to air dry
 Put the empty ater tank back into the deice
 Pack your humidier in your carryon luggage
Caution: Do not moe the humidier hile the ater tank has ater in it
When you are traeling the optional carrying case or your therapy deice can be used or carryon luggage only The
carrying case ill not protect the humidier i it is put through checked baggage
or your conenience at airport security stations there is a note on the bottom o the humidier stating that it is
medical euipment It may be helpul to bring this manual along ith you to help security personnel understand the
device.
If you are traveling to a country with a line voltage different than the one you are currently using with the therapy
deice a dierent poer cord or an international plug adapter may be reuired to make your poer cord compatible
with those where you visit. Contact your home care provider for additional information.
Disposal
Dispose of this device in accordance with local regulations.

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Troubleshooting
The table belo lists some o the problems you may eperience ith your humidier and possible solutions
Problem Why it Happened What to Do
othing happens hen
you apply power to the
humidier
Loss o CDC poer or
the device is unplugged.
eriy that the humidier and therapy deice are properly plugged
in ake sure the C poer cord is connected correctly to the
power supply and the power supply cord is correctly plugged into
the wall.
If the problem continues to occur, contact your home care
proider eturn the humidier therapy deice and poer supply
to your provider to determine if the problem is with the therapy
deice humidier or poer supply
High Leak The tubing is not
connected correctly and
doesnt seal properly
emoe your mask and tubing and check or kinks or tears I it
is torn or damaged contact your home care proider or Philips
espironics or replacement tubing andor mask
If the tubing is not damaged, reattach your tubing, turn on the
airo and check to make sure you do not still eel air coming out
of the port area.
The therapy device is not
seated correctly against
the humidier
emoe the therapy deice rom the humidier and reconnect
ake sure the air inlet port on the humidier connects securely to
the air outlet port on the device.
If high leak persists, issue may be caused by a missing, misaligned or
damaged seal nsure that dry bo seal and humidier lid seal are
present, in their proper orientation and fully seated. If a seal has
come loose, gently press around the edges of the seal to reseat it.
The humidier tank is not
properly seated in the
humidier
emoe the ater tank rom the humidier base and then place the tank
back in the humidier making sure it is completely seated
If high leak persists, issue may be caused by a misaligned or damaged
seal nsure that dry bo seal and humidier lid seal are in present
in their proper orientation and fully seated. If a seal has come loose,
gently press around the edges of the seal to reseat it.
The humidier is cracked or
damaged.
The humidier as
dropped or mishandled.
I the humidier does not operate properly ater being dropped or
mishandled contact your home care proider or Philips espironics
The therapy device is
operating but the humidiers
airo is lo or stopped
The humidier has an
airo obstruction
Contact your home care proider eturn the humidier and poer
supply to your provider to determine the problem.
cessie condensation in
the tubing.
The humidity level setting
is too high.
educe the humidity leel setting
The humidier is
positioned incorrectly.
eriy that the humidier and therapy deice are aay rom air
conditioning euipment
Heated tube is not warming. Heated Tubing setting is
set to ero
ake sure the Heated Tubing setting is not set to ero eer to
your therapy deices user manual or instructions
The humidier has allen o
your table or night stand.
The humidier may not
have been properly seated
on the night stand, or the
placement of the tubing
may have caused the
device to fall.
lays make sure your humidier is placed on a hard at surace
so the rubber eet on the bottom o the humidier base can adhere
to the surface (make sure there is no fabric under the base). The
humidier must be leel or proper operation
lso place the humidier aay rom the edge o the night stand or
table so it doesnt accidentally get knocked o the table
I the humidier alls and ater gets into the therapy deice drain all
ater out o the therapy deice llo it to air dry to make sure it
is completely dry before reapplying power.
I the placement o the tubing causes the humidier to all make
sure that you use proper hose management when setting up your
deice oute the tubing behind the beds headboard
I the humidier does not operate correctly ater alling contact
your home care proider or Philips espironics

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Problem Why it Happened What to Do
Im haing diculty adusting
the heated humidier
setting or the heated tube
temperature setting.
The blower is not turned
on or the humidier or
heated tube is not fully
connected.
The humidier setting and tube temperature settings can only
be adusted rom the Therapy  display screen on the therapy
deice Conrm that the bloer is turned on and that the settings
are isible on the right side o the screen then adust to desired
comort I the bloer is on but the humidier settings are not
displayed on the Therapy  screen then unplug the deice
Conrm that the humidier andor heated tube electrical contacts
are not obstructed or damaged Then reconnect the humidier and
or heated tube and reconnect the deices poer supply Turn the
blower on; if the settings are still not visible, contact your provider
for assistance.
The water in the water
chamber runs out before
morning.
Water chamber as not
full at start of session.
ask leak is ecessiely
high. The ambient
conditions are very dry/
cool.
Under most conditions, a full water chamber should last for a typical
sleep session. However, many factors impact water consumption,
including: the ambient temperature and humidity in your bedroom,
your humidier or heated tube settings the leel o mask leak and
the duration of your sleep session.
irst make sure that the ater chamber is lled to the maimum ll
line at the start o your sleep session Check that your mask is tted
properly and adust as needed to reduce mask leak to normal leels
ou may use the Check ask it unction to ealuate your mask
t lso conrm that the deice humidier humidier seals and
tube are connected properly and not leaking ou may also choose
to loer your humidier andor heated tube settings or change the
humidication mode rom ied to daptie humidication mode to
increase the time that your humidier ater ill last
I hear a leak or whistling
sound coming from my
therapy deice or humidier
(not related to mask leak).
The therapy device air
inlet may be obstructed.
The humidier or tube is
not fully connected. The
humidier seals are not
fully seated or are missing.
Check therapy deice air inlet is not obstructed and lters are clean
and properly inserted Conrm that the deice humidier and tube
are connected properly and not leaking Conrm that the humidier
lid seal and dry bo seal are present and properly seated i needed
gently press around the perimeter of the seals to reseat them.
I accidentally spilled water
into my humidier basin
The water chamber has
been lled beyond the
maimum ll line
 small amount o ater spilled in the basin o the humidier ill
not harm your deice  small spill in the humidier ill eaporate
under normal humidier use Hoeer too much ater in the
humidier basin could spill oer the humidier lid hinge and might
damage your furniture.
Disconnect poer rom the deice emoe the ater chamber
pour out any ecess ater until the ater leel is at or belo the
maimum ll line and set the chamber aside Separate the humidier
rom the therapy deice and pour out the spilled ater nce
the heater plate has cooled ipe the inside o the humidier ith
a paper towel or soft cloth. If needed, dry the underside of the
humidier and conrm that your table top is dry econnect the
humidier and poer supply and reinstall the ater chamber
Note: or inormation on troubleshooting your therapy deice see the manual included ith your therapy deice

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DreamStationHeatedHumidierSpecications
Environmental
perating Temperature:  to  C  to  
Storage Temperature:  to  C  to  
elatie Humidity operating  storage:  to  noncondensing
tmospheric Pressure:  to  kPa    m     t
Physical
Dimensions humidier ith therapy deice:      cm  L   W   H
 Heightdoesnotincludehumidierairoutletport.
Weight empty humidier ith therapy deice and poer supply: pproimately  kg  lbs
ServiceLife
The epected serice lie o the DreamStation Heated Humidier is  years
MaximumRecommendedPressure
 cm H2
Water Capacity
 ml  o at recommended ater leel
Standards Compliance This device is designed to conform to the following standards:
IC  eneral euirements or Basic Saety and ssential Perormance o edical lectrical uipment
IS  eneral euirements or Humidication Systems
Electrical When the heated humidier is used ith a Philips espironics therapy deice
C Poer Consumption ith W poer supply:    C  H  
DC Poer Consumption:  DC  
Type o Protection gainst lectric Shock: Class II uipment
Degree o Protection gainst lectric Shock: Type B pplied Part
Degree o Protection against Ingress o Water: Drip Proo IP
ode o peration: Continuous
lectromagnetic Compatibility: The deice meets the reuirements o  
HeaterPlate
a Temperature:  C  
PressureDropwithHumidier
a:  cm H2 at  LP o
Humidity
Humiditymin utput:  mg H2L
easured  ma o  C  H
HeatedTubingSpecications
MaximumRecommendedPressure
 cm H2
InnerDiameter
 mm  in
Length
1.83 m (6 ft.)
HeatedTubingTemperatureRange
 to  C  to  
HeatedTubingTemperatureCut-out
  C   
Material
leible plastic and electrical components
Electrical (Heated tubing is poered by the attached heated humidier
eer to lectrical section o DreamStation Heated Humidier Specications
Environmental
eer to nironmental section o DreamStation Heated Humidier Specications

Limited Warranty
Respironics, Inc. warrants that the system shall be free from defects of workmanship and materials and will perform in
accordance ith the product specications or a period o to  years rom the date o sale by espironics Inc to
the dealer I the product ails to perorm in accordance ith the product specications espironics Inc ill repair
or replace – at its option – the defective material or part. Respironics, Inc. will pay customary freight charges from
Respironics, Inc. to the dealer location only. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse,
alteration, water ingress, and other defects not related to material or workmanship. The Respironics, Inc. Service
department shall examine any devices returned for service, and Respironics, Inc. reserves the right to charge an
evaluation fee for any returned device as to which no problem is found after investigation by Respironics, Inc. Service.
This warranty is non-transferable by unauthorized distributors of Respironics, Inc. products and Respironics, Inc.
reserves the right to charge dealers for warranty service of failed product not purchased directly from Respironics,
Inc. or authorized distributors.
espironics Inc disclaims all liability or economic loss loss o prots oerhead or conseuential damages hich
may be claimed to arise from any sale or use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or conseuential damages so the aboe limitation or eclusion may not apply to you
This warranty is given in lieu of all other express warranties. In addition, any implied warranties – including any
arranty o merchantability or tness or the particular purpose  are limited to to years Some states do not allo
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specic legal rights and you may also hae other rights hich ary rom state to state
To exercise your rights under this warranty, contact your local authorized Respironics, Inc. dealer or contact
Respironics, Inc. at:
1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville, Pennsylvania 15668-8550
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