Transcend Heated Humidifier User manual

Transcend Heated Humidifier™

Quick Guide

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Transcend Heated HumidifierTM, designed for use with the Transcend

sleep apnea flow generator products.

Please read all instructions in this Quick Guide prior to use. To download the complete Transcend

Heated Humidifier User Guide, please go to www.mytranscend.com/resources, or obtain a copy

by calling Transcend Customer Service at 877-621-9626. Begin by inspecting all items shipped

to you. Please report any damaged or missing items to the home healthcare provider where you

obtained your device.

GENERAL WARNINGS

• UsethehumidifieronlyforitsintendeduseasdefinedinthisQuickGuide.

•Onlyusethe Transcend Sleep Apnea Starter System (Model 503042) positive

airway pressure device and a 6 foot air supply tube with the Humidifier.

• Ifthehumidifierisdamagedbywater,disconnectthepowercordimmediately,

discontinue use, and contact your homecare equipment service provider.

• TheHumidifierisforsinglepatientuseandmustnotbereusedonanotherperson.

This is to avoid the risk of cross-infection.

• AlwaysplacetheHumidifierlowerthanthelevelofthepatient.Ifitisplacedator

above the level of the patient, heated water may flow down the air tubing and into

the mask.

• TakecarewhenhandlingtheHumidifier.Thewaterinthereservoirmaybehot.

• Donotmodifythisequipmentwithoutauthorizationofthemanufacturer.

• TheHumidifierWaterReservoirmustbecompletelydrainedofwaterpriortotransport.

WaterremainingintheWaterReservoirmayleakduringtransport,damagetheelectrical

circuitryofthedevice,andcreateapotentialelectricalshockhazard.

• DonotusetheHumidifierinthepresenceofflammableorexplosivematerials.

• Medicalelectricalequipment,includingthisdevice,requirespecialprecautions

regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and need to be installed, placed,

and used according to EMC information.

• Radiofrequency(RF)communicationsequipmentcaneffectmedicalelectricalequipment,

including this device.

• OthercablesandaccessoriesmayaffectEMCperformance.

• Becarefulwhenplacingorstackingthishumidifiercloseto,orontopof,

other equipment.

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TRANSCEND HEATED HUMIDIFIER COMPONENTS

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

WATER RESERVOR

HUMIDIFIER BODY

SETTINGS KNOB

POWER INPUT

FILL CAP

2-PRONG POWER CORD

RESERVOIR DRAIN PLUG

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GETTING STARTED

Important: It is important to place the Humidifier on a firm, level surface near your bed. It is

recommended that you not place the Humidifier on a surface that could be damaged by water.

The Humidifier should be on a level that is lower than your sleeping position to help prevent

condensation in the mask.

FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

1. RemovetheWaterReservoirfromthe

Humidifier by pulling outward (Image a).

2. Remove the Fill Cap (Image b) and carefully

filltheWaterReservoirtotheMAXfillline

with distilled water (Image c).

3. Replace the Fill Cap and carefully return

theWaterReservoirtotheHumidifierbody

(Image d).

STARTING AND ENDING THERAPY

1. Attach the air supply tubing (hose) to the

Humidifier. Be sure your mask is securely

attached to the opposite end of the air

supply tubing (Image e).

Note: Standard 6 foot air tubing is supplied

with the Transcend Sleep Apnea Starter

System. If you have been using the PAP device

without the Humidifier, the universal hose

adapter must be removed from the 6 foot air

tubing prior to use.

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2. Place the PAP device into the

corresponding slots at the top of the

Humidifier and slide the PAP device

forward until the nose cone is inside the

humidifier body (Image f).

3. To power the Humidifier, plug the power

supply cord into the back of the device,

then connect the power supply to a wall

outlet. The leftmost LED will turn solid

green indicating power to the Humidifier

(Image g)*

4. Separately power the PAP device as

described in its User Manual. The PAP

device may be powered via wall (main)

power, Transcend battery, or Transcend

Mobile Power Adaptor.

5. Start therapy by pressing the Power button

on the PAP device. Air flow from the PAP

device will automatically turn on the

Humidifier.

6. The Humidifier will begin warming

automatically. The middle green LED will

turnonindicatingthattheHumidifieriswarming.Itwilltakeapproximately60minutes

fortheHumidifiertoreachitsmaximumheatingtemperature(Imageh).

Note: If a fault has occurred with the Humidifier, all three LEDs will begin to flash. Please

refer to the Transcend Heated Humidifier User Manual for more information.

Note: WhenthereservoirisemptyorhasbeendetachedfromtheHumidifier,thethirdLED

will turn red.

7. Adjust the heat setting of the Humidifier by using the Settings Knob located on the back

of the Humidifier. If a heat setting has been recommended by your healthcare provider,

begin at that setting and adjust the dial up or down to reach your desired comfort level

(Image h).

8. The0settingwillturntheHumidifierheatingfunctionoff.Ifyouturntheheatsettingtothe

0setting,itmustbereturnedtoahighersettingtoresumeheatedhumidification.

9. To stop PAP therapy, simply press the Power button on the Transcend PAP device. The

Humidifier will stop automatically.

*The Humidifier may only be powered by the AC power supply.

Nose Cone

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the Humidifier from the wall outlet

and allow it to cool to the touch.

2. Remove the PAP device by pulling it

backward, sliding it out of the guide slots of

the Humidifier (Image i).

a. Periodic Cleaning:CleantheexterioroftheHumidifierasneeded.Useamixof5%mild

liquiddetergentindistilledwater(1.6floz.liquiddetergentperquartofdistilledwater).This

will clean away surface residue.

• Submergealint-freecottonclothintothedetergentsolution.

• WipetheexterioroftheHumidifierusingagentle,backandforthwipingmotion

from

the front to back of the device.

• Rinsetheclothinclearwatertoremoveresidualcleaningsolution.

• WringexcesswaterfromthecloththenwipetheHumidifierusingagentlefrontto

back wiping motion to remove any detergent solution remaining on its surface.

• Wipethedevicewithadry,lint-freecottonclothuntilthedeviceisfullydry

b. Daily Cleaning: Follow the instructions

belowtocleantheWaterReservoir.

•RemoveWaterReserviorfromthe

Humidifier Body and open the Fill

Cap (Image j).

• FilltheReservoirtothemaximum

watermarkwithasolutionof5%mild

liquid detergent in distilled water. (1.6

floz.liquiddetergentperquartof

distilled water) (Image k).

• ReplaceFillCap.

• Covertheoutputportwithyourhand

and gently shake the Reservoir back

and forth

for10seconds.

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• RemovetheDrainPluganddrainthe

solution (Image l).

• ReplacetheDrainPlug.

• OpentheFillCapandrinsetheinside

of the Reservoir thoroughly with clean

water.

• RemovetheDrainPlugtoemptythe

Reservoir.

Note: Repeat steps as needed to remove

excesssolution.

• ReturnthereservoirtotheHumidifier

Body (Image m).

• TofullydrytheReservoir,turnon

“Drying mode” by pressing and

holding the ramp button then the

power button on the Transcend PAP

device.Dryingmodewilllastfor30

minutes and turn off automatically

(Image n).

Note: Ensure that power is supplied to the

Transcend PAP device and Humidifier.

• RefilltheReservoirwithdistilled

waterbeforethenextuse.

c. Weekly Maintenance:InspecttheWaterReservoirandFillCapforwearor

deterioration.IftheWaterReservoirbeginstoleak,replaceitimmediatelywithanew

Reservoir. Contact your home medical equipment provider or call Somnetics customer

service at 1-877-621-9626 for assitance.

Drain Plug

Ramp

Power

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Guide rapide de l'humidicateur chauffant

Transcend Heated Humidier™

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INTRODUCTION

Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi le Transcend Heated Humidier™, conçu pour une utilisation avec

les produits de génération de ux Transcend pour l'apnée du sommeil.

Veuillez lire toutes les instructions de ce guide rapide avant d’utiliser l’appareil. Pour télécharger la

version complète du manuel d'utilisation de l'humidicateur chauffant Transcend, rendez-vous sur

le site www.mytranscend.com/resources. Vous pouvez également en obtenir une copie en appelant

le service client Transcend au 877-621-9626. Commencez par inspecter tous les éléments envoyés.

Veuillez signaler tout élément endommagé ou manquant au prestataire de soins médicaux auprès duquel

vous avez obtenu l’appareil.

AVERTISSEMENTS GÉNÉRAUX

• Utilisezl’humidicateuruniquementpourl’usageprévu,commeindiquédansleprésentguide

rapide.

• Utilisez uniquement le Transcend apnée du sommeil Démarreur (modèle 503042) Dispositif de

pression positive et un tube d'alimentation en air de 6 pieds avec l'humidificateur.

• Sil’humidicateurestendommagépardel’eau,débranchezimmédiatementlecordond’alimentation,

n’utilisez plus le produit et contactez votre fournisseur d’équipement de soins à domicile.

• L’humidicateurestconçupourêtreutiliséparunseuletmêmepatientetnedoitpasêtreutilisépar

une autre personne. Ceci pour éviter les risques d'infection croisée.

• Placeztoujoursl’humidicateuràunniveauinférieuràceluidupatient.S’ilestplacéaumême

niveau ou à un niveau supérieur à celui du patient, la vapeur de l’eau chauffée se diffusera dans

le tuyau d’alimentation et dans le masque.

• Faitesattentionlorsquevousmanipulezl'humidicateur,carl'eausetrouvantdansleréservoir

risqued'êtrechaude.

• Nemodiezpascetappareilsansl’autorisationdufabricant.

• Avanttouttransport,leréservoird’eaudel’humidicateurdoitêtreentièrementvidé.Sidel'eau

reste dans le réservoir, elle pourrait se renverser lors du transport, endommager le circuit électrique

de l'appareil et créer une situation de décharge électrique potentielle.

• N'utilisezpasl'humidicateurenprésencedesubstancesinammablesouexplosives.

• L’équipementélectromédical,ycompriscetappareil,nécessitedesprécautionsparticulières

encequiconcernelacompatibilitéélectromagnétique(CEM).Ildoitêtreinstallé,placé et utilisé

conformément aux informations CEM.

• Leséquipementsdecommunicationparradiofréquence(RF)peuventaffecterl’équipement

électromédical, y compris cet appareil.

• D’autrescâblesetaccessoirespeuventaffecterlesperformancesCEM.

• Soyezvigilantlorsquevousplacezcethumidicateuràproximitédeousurunautreéquipement.

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