Weinmann prismaAQUA User manual

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Welcome Guide · English
Patient compass
Your guide to the therapy device

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Touchscreen
Voltage input
SD card slot
HandleFilter compartment
On/off button
Name of device
Unlocking button

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This document does not replace the instructions for use.
Complete information can be found in the instructions for use.
Welcome to Weinmann...
...and congratulations on your new therapy device! Equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology
tailored to your requirements, it will help you to sleep peacefully again and in doing so considerably
improve your quality of life.
To allow you to feel at ease with your new therapy partner from the word go, and start your therapy
immediately, we have compiled the most important information concerning the therapy device for
you in this patient compass.
Here's to your health!
Your Weinmann team

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1. Preparing the therapy device....................................................................... 5
1.1 Connecting the therapy device up to the power supply.......................... 5
1.2 Connecting the respiration hose and mask............................................ 5
1.3 Setting the therapy device .................................................................... 6
2. Using the SD card....................................................................................... 7
3. Explanation of the symbols and displays on the screen ................................ 8
4. Starting/ending the therapy ...................................................................... 10
5. Conguring settings in the menu.............................................................. 12
5.1 Setting the time ................................................................................. 13
5.2 Setting the time zone ......................................................................... 13
5.3 Setting the wake-up time ................................................................... 13
5.4 autoSTART-STOP................................................................................. 14
5.5 softSTART .......................................................................................... 15
5.6 Energy saving mode........................................................................... 15
6. Cleaning the therapy device...................................................................... 16
7. Accessories: prismaAQUA respiratory air humidier ................................... 18
7.1 Preparation prior to rst use............................................................... 18
7.2 Filling with water ............................................................................... 18
7.3 Alternative lling................................................................................ 19
7.4 Connecting to the therapy device ....................................................... 20
7.5 Setting the respiratory air humidier................................................... 21
7.6 Cleaning............................................................................................ 22
Table of contents

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1. Preparing the therapy device
The therapy device must be connected to the power supply for use.The hose and mask must also be connected.
If you want to disconnect the therapy device from the power supply, press the clip on the
connector and pull the connector out. Do not pull on the power supply cable.
1.1 Connecting the therapy device up to the power supply
a. Insert the power supply cable of the power supply unit in the
power supply port on the rear of the therapy device (voltage
input). When doing so, please pay attention to the alignment of
the connector!
b. Now plug the other end of the power supply cable into the power
socket.
1.2 Connecting the respiration hose and mask
a. Attach the respiration hose to the device outlet on your therapy
device as shown below.
b. Now connect the respiration hose to the ventilation mask, e.g.,
the JOYCEone nasal mask, our comfortable ventilation mask,
which adjusts to suit almost every patient automatically.

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1.3 Setting the therapy device
Your therapy device needs to be set (congured) before you can use it for the rst time. The authorized dealer will often do this for you. If your authorized dealer has not
set the device, you can also do it easily yourself.
Setting the device using an SD card
With the help of a prepared SD card from your authorized dealer setting the device is child's play. You simply need to insert the SD card in the therapy device...and you're
done! The settings are now automatically transferred to the therapy device. Please note that your therapy device must not be disconnected from the power supply during
this procedure.
Do not disconnect the device from the power supply
when performing conguration.

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2. Using the SD card
The SD card is included in the scope of supply of your therapy device.The device saves the settings automatically as soon as the SD card is inserted.
In addition, you can also save your therapy data on the SD card and make them easily available to your physician or authorized dealer.
Inserting the SD card
a. Open the SD card slot cover.
b. Slide the SD card into the SD card slot until it clicks into place.
When doing so, note: The beveled corner of
the SD card must be at the top and facing
the device during insertion.
When the device is switched on, the
symbol appears in the status line
on the screen.
Removing the SD card
Requirement: The symbol is no longer ashing.
a. Open the SD card slot cover.
b. Briey press in the SD card.
The SD card is ejected slightly.
c. Remove the SD card.
d. Label the SD card with your name and date of birth in order to
avoid confusion when it reaches the physician or authorized dealer.
e. Insert the SD card in
the protective wallet
included in the scope
of supply and send it.
The device saves the therapy data automatically when an SD
card is inserted.
To save the therapy data for a specic period manually,
please refer to the "Using the SD card" section of the
instructions for use.

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Patient-related operating hours display
Displays the patient-related operating hours of the device for 30 seconds.
Start screen
3. Explanation of the symbols and displays on the screen
When you switch on your therapy device, a display appears on the screen for 30 seconds informing you of the patient-related operating hours of your device. If your
authorized dealer asks about the patient-related operating hours of your device, you can read these off conveniently during the rst 30 seconds after switching on the
device.
The screen then shows that the device is in "Standby" mode.

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Info menu button
Provides access to the
info menu.
Wake-up time
Alarm is set.
Displays the set
wake-up time.
Menu button
Provides access to the settings.
Dimmer button
Makes the display dark.
Time with wake-up time
Set by pressing the time.
Screen in "Standby" mode
Go forward a screen
Go back a screen
Conrm
Reject
Back to start screen
Access to the main menu
Button functions

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Screen in "Therapy" mode
Info button
Displays detailed
information about the
therapy in progress.
Respiration status symbol
Displays the current respiration status
(inhalation/exhalation).
Mask symbol
Displays how well
the respiratory mask
is positioned.
means: no leak;
means the
mask is not well
positioned.
softSTART button
· Switches the softSTART function on or off.
· Displays the remaining runtime of the softSTART in
minutes.
To allow you to sleep undisturbed, the
screen turns dark automatically after
30seconds. The therapy continues
normally. As soon as you press the
screen, the start screen is shown again.
The autoSTART-STOP function is activated via the
"Comfort" button in the main menu, see page 14.
4. Starting/ending the therapy
You have two options for starting the therapy:
Press the on/off button briey
or
If the autoSTART-STOP function is activated: Breathe deeply into the mask and your therapy device will switch on automatically. Ensure that
the respiration hose is placed where it will not be squashed and does not stop you from falling asleep.

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To switch the device off, keep the on/off button depressed for longer than 4 seconds.
To switch the device back on again, press the on/off button once.
You have two options for ending the therapy:
Press the on/off button briey
or
If the autoSTART-STOP function is activated: Remove the ventilation mask. The therapy is automatically ended after 5 seconds.
The last therapy is displayed. The more green checks are
visible (maximum of 3), the more effective the therapy was.
or
Depending on the device settings, the usage time may be
shown on its own.

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5. Conguring settings in the menu
You can set the comfort, accessories, time and device parameters in the settings menu. The therapy device must be in "Standby" mode for this.
The availability of the listed menu items depends on the ventilation mode and the conguration (settings) of the therapy device.
Press the menu button .
Device parameters
- Display brightness
- Energy saving *
- Key tone volume
- Alarm clock volume
Clock parameters
- Time *
- Time zone *
- Wake-up time *
* These parameters are explained
in further detail on the following
pages.
Accessories parameters
- Tube type
- Change air lter (optional)
Comfort parameters
- autoSTART-STOP *
- softSTART pressure *
- Mask test pressure
- softPAP
The standard setting for the
type of hose is 19-22 mm.
If you are using a thin hose
(15mm) please set this under
"Accessories" in the menu.

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5.1 Setting the time
Press the "Time" button and then "Time"
to proceed to the following screen (a.). You
can set your device to daylight saving time or
standard time here. In addition, you can set
the minutes with the arrow keys and choose
between the 12-hour and 24-hour clock.
5.2 Setting the time zone
For you to be able to set the correct time zone,
the screen (b.) must appaear as below. You
can now set your zone using the arrow keys.
UTC is the abbreviation for Coordinated
Universal Time.
5.3 Setting the wake-up time
Select the following screen (c.) for the wake-
up function of your therapy device. You can
use the arrow keys on the left to set the hours
and those on the right to set the minutes
The wake-up alarm buttons can be used to
turn the alarm on and off.
Arrow keys
For setting the time zone.
Arrow keys
For setting the
minutes.
You can choose between the
12-hour and 24-hour clock
here.
You can choose between
daylight saving time and
standard time here.
a. b.
Arrow keys
For setting the
hours.
Arrow keys
For setting the
minutes.
Wake-up alarm buttons
For switching the alarm
on and off.
c.

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5.4 autoSTART-STOP
Your therapy device is equipped with the autoSTART-STOP function to make your therapy even more convenient. If it is activated, the therapy device can be switched on
simply by breathing into the mask.
When you take the mask off your face again after the therapy, the device switches off automatically after 5 seconds. The use of nasal pillow masks or incompatible mask
systems can restrict the autoSTART-STOP function.
softSTART
autoSTART-STOP
softPAP exhalation
relief function
Please refer to the instructions
for use for further information.
Mask test pressure
Please refer to the instructions
for use for further information.

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5.5 softSTART
The softSTART function is suitable for patients who nd a high pressure uncom-
fortable when awake and cannot fall asleep.
The softSTART button can be used to switch the softSTART function on or off.
The softSTART button displays the remaining runtime of the softSTART function.
If softSTART was activated during the last therapy, softSTART also starts auto-
matically when the next therapy begins.
If the softSTART button is not visible on the screen, the physician or authorized
dealer has not activated the function.
5.6 Energy saving
You can activate the "Energy saving" function in the main menu of your therapy
device. This function causes the device to switch off automatically if it has been
in "Standby" mode for 15 minutes.
There is also another option for saving energy: If you keep the on/off button
depressed for longer than 4 seconds, the device switches off completely.
To switch the device back on again, simply press the on/off button once.
Energy saving
softSTART key
(during the therapy)
The softSTART function must have been activated by the physician
or authorized dealer before you can use it. If this has not occurred,
the softSTART button will not be visible.

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6. Cleaning the therapy device
CAUTION!
Risk of injury from electric shock!
Any liquids entering the device can cause a short circuit, injure the user, and
damage the therapy device.
Disconnect the therapy device from the power supply before starting the
cleaning.
Do not immerse the therapy device and the components in liquids.
Do not pour liquids over the therapy device and the components.
Weekly
a. Disconnect the therapy device from the power supply.
b. If present: Remove the respiratory air humidier.
c. Wipe the therapy device housing with a damp cloth.
Only use a mild soap for cleaning!
Monthly
Cleaning the air lter (gray lter):
a. Remove the air lter.
b. Clean the air lter under running water.
c. Leave the air lter to dry.
d. Replace the air lter in the holding bracket.
We recommend replacing the
air lter every 6 months.

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Monthly
Replacing the optional pollen lter (white lter):
a. Remove the air lter.
b. Remove and dispose of the pollen lter.
c. Insert the new pollen lter in the holding bracket.
d. Replace the air lter in the holding bracket.
Daily
Clean the respiration hose:
a. Remove the respiration hose from the therapy device.
b. Rinse respiration hose off with clean water.
c. Shake respiration hose out thoroughly.
d. Hang up the respiration hose and leave it to drip dry.
e. Dry the respiration hose.
We recommend replacing the
respiratory hose every 12 months.
We recommend replacing the
pollen lter every month.

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7.2 Filling with water
a. To open the respiratory air humidier, grip the lower recess on the
rear of the housing and press the rear of the housing gently with
your thumb.
b. Remove the top of the humidier.
c. If present: Pour out the water in the base of the humidier.
d. Fill the base of the humidier with fresh, cold water up to the
mark (max. 400 ml): Only use water with a low lime content or
distilled water.
e. Place the top of the humidier on the base of the humidier from
the back and press it on gently until it clicks into place.
7. Accessories: prismaAQUA respiratory air humidier
The prismaAQUA respiratory air humidier is used in combination with the therapy device in cases of dry upper airways and when the respiratory air is perceived as too
cold. prismaAQUA may only be used on the recommendation of a physician.
7.1 Preparation prior to rst use
Remove the protective transport paper and clean the respiratory air humidier as described under "7.6 Cleaning" on page 22.
a. + b.
d. e.

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If you want to start the therapy but there is no
water in your prismaAQUA , the warning signal
appears after 30 seconds and the humidier
switches off automatically. Please then end the
therapy, ll the humidier, and start again.
a. Press the unlocking button on the therapy device.
b. Remove the respiratory air humidier from the side
of the therapy device.
Caution! Risk of injury from hot element!
During and shortly after operation, the element of the respiratory
air humidier is hot and touching it can cause burns.
Allow the element to cool down completely.
Avoid touching the element.
c.
Tilt the respiratory air humidier carefully
to the left and place it on its side.
d. Fill fresh, cold water up to the mark
(max. 400 ml) through the inlet:
Only use water with a low lime content
or distilled water.
e. Set the respiratory air humidier
upright again carefully.
f. Connect the respiratory air humidier to the therapy device and
start the therapy again.
7.3 Alternative lling
Below you can see an alternative lling method that you can use to rell the humidier quickly.
a. + b.
d.

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7.4 Connecting to the therapy device
a. To connect the respiratory air humidier to the therapy device,
start by pressing the unlocking button on the therapy device.
Then remove the cover from the therapy device.
b. Push the respiratory air humidier into the therapy device from
the side until the unlocking button clicks into place audibly.
Please ensure that both devices are on a solid surface, e.g.,
a table, for this step.
b.
a.
Remove the respiratory air humidier from the device
and empty it before transporting your therapy device.