Respironics M SeRieS User manual

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Heated HuMidifieR
MSeRieS USeR Manual

M Series Heated Humidier 
Table of ConTenTs
I .....................................................................................................................
I T M.....................................................................................................
I U .......................................................................................................
W  C......................................................................................
W.......................................................................................................
C........................................................................................................
S K ...........................................................................................................
S O..................................................................................................
G ...............................................................................................................
H   R..............................................................................
S....................................................................................................................................
C  T D .......................................................................
D U ............................................................................................................
D C.............................................................................................................. 
H C K ...............................................................................
B LED D ..............................................................................................
C  S ...................................................................................................... 
C.............................................................................................................
W T..................................................................................................
H P  H B........................................................... 
H O..................................................................................... 
S ................................................................................................................
T   S ............................................................................... 
P  S.....................................................................................
DC P....................................................................................................
I T ................................................................................. 
T .............................................................................................................
S ................................................................................................................... 
S...............................................................................................................
W C ........................................................................................... 
P U, T,  S ..................................................... 
S C...............................................................................
E ...................................................................................................

 M Series Heated Humidier
H S..........................................................................................
P D  H ...............................................................
H R.......................................................................................... 
LED T......................................................................................................
WEEE/RHS R D..........................................................
EMC I............................................................................................................ 
L W ............................................................................................................
© 2006 Respironics, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

M Series Heated Humidier 
InTroduCTIon
InThIs Manual
is manual covers the following topics:
• Introduction
Intended Use, Warnings and Cautions, Symbols, System Overview, Glossary
• Setup
Connecting the erapy Device, Daily Use
• Device Controls
Humidifier Knob, Blue LED Display
• Cleaning and Service
Water Tank, Humidifier Plate and Platform, Humidifier Outlet, Service
• Traveling with the System
Packing the System, DC Power, International Travel
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications
InTended use
e M Series Heated Humidifier is an accessory for M Series positive pressure ventilation systems
to provide moisture to the patient circuit. It is intended for use in spontaneously breathing patients
weighing over 30 kg, in the home or hospital/institutional environment, who use mask-applied
positive pressure ventilation therapy.
WarnIngs and CauTIons
WarnIngs
A warning indicates the possibility for injury to the user or the operator.
• Use the humidifier only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
accessories recommended by Respironics.
• Never operate the humidifier if any of the parts are damaged, if it is not working
properly, or if the humidifier has been dropped or mishandled. Do not use the
humidifier if the water tank is leaking or damaged in any way. Have any damaged
parts replaced before continuing use.
• Allow the device to cool down before touching or removing the water tank.

 M Series Heated Humidier
• is equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Periodically inspect the humidifier power supply connector, power supply cord
connector, and the AC power cord for signs of wear or damage. Replace the power
supply and AC power cord if worn or damaged. If the humidifier power supply
connector is worn or damaged, contact Respironics or your home care provider.
• When installing the water tank, do not allow any water to spill into the humidifier or
therapy device.
• Pins of connectors identified with the ESD warning symbol ( ) should not be
touched. Connection should not be made to these connectors unless ESD precautionary
procedures are used. Precautionary procedures include methods to prevent build-up of
electrostatic discharge (e.g., air conditioning, humidification, conductive floor cover-
ings, non-synthetic clothing), discharging one’s body to the frame of the equipment
or system or to earth or a large metal object, and bonding oneself by means of a wrist
strap to the equipment or system or to earth.
CauTIons
A caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
• If fluids are spilled onto the humidifier base, unplug the power cord from the AC
wall outlet and allow the humidifier platform to drain and dry before using.
• Take precautions to protect furniture from water damage.
• Do not fill above line.
• Remove tank, empty all water, and replace empty tank before transporting the
humidifier base.
NOTE: Additional warnings, cautions, and notes are located throughout this manual.

M Series Heated Humidier 
syMbol Key
e following symbols appear on the humidifier:
syMbol desCrIpTIon
Maximum Fill Line
Hot Surface
Electrostatic Discharge
Attention, consult accompanying documents
Compliant with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and
Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electri-
cal and Electronic Equipment (WEEE/RoHS) Recycling Directives
Type BF Applied Part
Class II (Double Insulated)
IPX1
Drip Proof Equipment
0123
European CE Marking
Canadian/US Certication
Notied Body Approval for Standards Compliance

 M Series Heated Humidier
sysTeM overvIeW
Figure 1 illustrates many of the device features and contents, described in the table below.
water tank
humidifier base
power supply
air outlet port
AC power cord
power supply cord connector
(connects to CPAP device)
fill line
humidifier power
supply connector
humidifier setting
knob
air inlet port
heater plate
humidifier
door
tank slider
fIgure 1: sysTeM feaTures and ConTenTs
ITeM desCrIpTIon
Humidier Power Supply
Connector
Plug the power supply into this adapter.
Power Supply Use the power supply included with your therapy
device.
Power Supply Cord Connector Plug this cord into the DC inlet on the therapy device.
AC Power Cord Use the cord included with your therapy device.
Humidier Base Connect your therapy device here.
Air Inlet Port Connect to the outlet port on the therapy device.
Air Outlet Port Connect the patient circuit here.
Heater Plate Warms the water in the water tank.
Humidier Door Lift the door to access the water tank.
Water Tank The removable water tank holds the water
for humidication.
Fill Line This indicates the maximum water level for
safe operation.
Tank Slider Use this to lock and unlock the humidier tank halves.
Humidier Setting Knob Use this to reach the desired setting.
NOTE: Read all instructions before using the humidier.
NOTE: This humidier is specied for use with Respironics therapy devices only.

M Series Heated Humidier 
glossary
e following terms and acronyms appear throughout this manual:
TerM/aCronyM defInITIon
Active State The operating mode in which humidity therapy is
being provided.
BPM Breaths per Minute
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
LED Light Emitting Diode
LPM Liters per Minute
Off State The humidier state that occurs when power is removed.
OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Safe State The state in which the therapy device does not provide
therapy. The device enters this state if an error is detected.
Standby State The state of the humidier when power is applied but
humidication is turned off.
hoW To ConTaCT respIronICs
If you need to contact Respironics directly, call the Respironics Customer Service department
at 1-724-387-4000 or [phone]. You can also use one of the following addresses:
Visit Respironics web site at: www.respironics.com

 M Series Heated Humidier

M Series Heated Humidier 
IMPORTANT! Read and understand your therapy device’s manual prior to using this
humidier with your therapy device.
ConneCTIng The Therapy devICe
1. When using a humidifier, the patient circuit attaches to the air outlet port on the humidifier.
If your therapy device has the air outlet port connection attached, you must remove it from your
therapy device before connecting to the humidifier.
To remove the port:
a. Put your thumb underneath the port and insert your index finger into the port opening.
b. Pivoting from the bottom, unsnap the port and pull it away from the device.
C-Flex
air outlet port
fIgure 2: reMovIng The Therapy devICe aIr ouTleT porT ConneCTor
2. Place the therapy device on the humidifier base. Position the therapy device so that the air
inlet port on the humidifier connects to the air outlet port on the device. Use the latch on the
humidifier base as a guide to properly connect the therapy device to the humidifier.
C-Flex
air inlet port
fIgure 3: ConneCTIng The Therapy devICe
seTup