Summary of AquaDROP et
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User's manual therapy air humidi fi er aquadrop et.
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Serial number every hoffrichter gmbh device is supplied with a serial number for traceability purposes. Please enter your device's serial number here. You will fi nd the serial number on the rating plate on the bottom of the device. Serial number: ..................................... Please always ...
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Contents scope of delivery ................................................... 5 general .................................................................. 6 information on user's manual .............................. 6 symbols used in this user's manual .................... 7 symbols on the rating ...
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Technical data ..................................................... 25 disclaimer ............................................................ 27 4 contents.
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Scope of delivery 1. Humidi fi er 2. User's manual 1 2 scope of delivery 5.
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General information on user's manual read this user's manual through carefully before using your therapy air humidi fi er for the fi rst time. Follow the safety and cleaning instructions in particular. Keep the manual in a safe place close to the device so that you can refer to it immediately if nec...
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Symbols used in this user's manual important information is denoted by symbols in this user's manual. Be sure to follow these instructions in order to avoid accidents, personal injury and mate- rial damage. In addition, the local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations in forc...
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This symbol denotes situations that may lead to material damage or damage to the device. This symbol denotes information, tips and instruc- tions for the ef fi cient, error-free use of the device. 8 general.
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Symbols on the rating plate observe the warning and safety instruc- tions in the user's manual. Bf application part protection class ii (protective insulation) ce conformity declaration manufacturer follow the user's manual. Caution hot do not dispose of the device with the household waste. Please c...
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Safety information general safety instructions • only use the humidi fi er in combina- tion with the point respiratory therapy device. Follow all the speci fi c user instructions for it. • only use accessories that have been recommended and supplied to you by the manufacturer or your special- ist de...
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Installation requirements and transport • place the humidi fi er on a fi rm, level, heat-resistant surface. Avoid an un- favourable sloping position. • never transport or tilt the respiratory therapy device with a full humidi fi er fi tted. If you do this, water could get into the therapy device and...
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Intended use the aquadrop et is used to humidify the therapy air fl ow. The aquadrop et must only be used in combination with a vector et device. The vector et is a respira- tory therapy device for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (osas) in patients weighing more than 30 kg. The water in th...
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How the device works the aquadrop et is a plug-in hot air humidi fi er for the vector et respiratory therapy device. It is used to add humidity to the therapy air fl ow to pre- vent the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory passages from drying out. The heating power can be set to 5 different le...
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Description of device 1. Air outlet (connection for therapy tube) 2. Sealing cap 3. Air control 4. Air inlet 5. Contact pins 6. Water container with heating plate 14 description of device.
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Using the humidifier before using for the fi rst time, rinse the humidi- fi er thoroughly with clear water. To do this, read section "cleaning" on page 20. While it is being fi lled, the humidi fi er must not be attached to the respiratory therapy device. When the humidi fi er is full of water, it m...
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Filling the humidifier 1. Open the humidi fi er by twisting the sealing cap anticlockwise off the water container. 2. Only fi ll the humidi fi er with cold, decalci fi ed, boiled water containing no additives. Alternatively, you can also use distilled water for medical purposes. Note the speci fi ed...
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Connecting the humidifier to the device 1. Connect the humidi fi er to the therapy device. Ensure that the contact pins and the air inlet of the humidi- fi er are fi tted to the therapy device without being skewed or distorted. 2. The release button has to snap in place audibly. Using the humidi fi ...
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Setting heating level 1. Press the heater key up to the heater menu is shown. 2. Press the enter key . The display of the heating level starts to fl ash. 3. Set the desired heating level using the program- ing key or . You can select a value between 1 to 5. Level 1 represents the lowest heat output ...
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Switching off the heating to switch the heating off, press the heater key . The heater led goes off. If the humidi fi er is in heating mode during the ther- apy and you stop the therapy, the humidi fi er’s heating automatically switches to standby mode (heating led fl ashes). As soon as you start th...
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Cleaning make sure that you follow the cleaning instruc- tions. Disregarding them could damage your health because of germs. We recommend cleaning the humidi fi er after each use and leaving it to dry completely during the day. In this way, you will prevent limescale accumulating and germs multiplyi...
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Cloth. Should stubborn limescale residue remain, we recommend fi lling the water container with an ordinary household descaler or a weak vinegar solu- tion and leave to stand for some time. Then rinse the container very thoroughly under running water. 5. Before cleaning the cap remove the air guide ...
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Troubleshooting problem remedy water in therapy tube the heat is set too high. Select a lower heating level. Increase the room temperature. Run the therapy tube underneath the bedclothes. No or insuf fi cient humidi fi cation set a higher heating level. Set heating level not displayed check that the...
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Preparing the humidifier when changing patient if the humidi fi er is to be used for another patient, it must fi rst of all be prepared hygienically. When being given to another patient, the humidi fi er must be prepared hygienically by the specialist dealer or the manufacturer. The preparation proc...
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Disposal proper disposal saves natural resources and prevents harmful substances being released into the environment. Humidifier the humidi fi er must not be disposed of with the household waste. Please contact the relevant customer services depart- ment to fi nd out how to dispose of the humidi fi ...
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Technical data dimensions (w x d x h) 120 x 170 x 98 mm weight without water approx. 350 g maximum capacity approx. 300 ml operating voltage 24 v dc power consumption 24 v dc 230 v ac heating off 0 w 0 w heating level 1 heating level 2 heating level 3 heating level 4 heating level 5 relative humidit...
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Maximum water temperature 42 °c maximum temperature of gas emitted 36 °c operating temperature + 5 °c ... + 35 °c storage temperature - 20 °c ... + 70 °c relative humidity 15 % ... 95 % operating conditions 1060 hpa ... 700 hpa (approx. - 400 m ... 3500 m) therapy tube connection 22 mm, cone (as per...
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Disclaimer hoffrichter gmbh is not liable for consequences in terms of safety, reliability and performance of the product where: • interventions, modi fi cations, extensions, calibration, repairs and maintenance are carried out by persons not authorized by us, • other manufacturers' accessories and ...
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Aquadrop et-eng-220711-04 hoffrichter gmbh mettenheimer strasse 12 / 14 19061 schwerin germany phone: +49 385 39925 - 0 fax: +49 385 39925 - 25 e-mail: info@hoffrichter.De www.Hoffrichter.De art. No.: 5000 0329.