Filling the water chamber / Auffüllen der Befeuchterkammer / Remplissage du réservoir / Riempimento della camera dell’acqua / Llenado de la cámara de agua / Encher a câmara de água / Vullen van het waterreservoir 1 2 H4i™ HEATED HUMIDIFIER User Guide English 3 5 4 248672/1 2013-02 H4i USER EUR 1 - ENG Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.
48672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 1 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM H4i™ HEATED HUMIDIFIER User Guide English Manufacturer: ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia. Distributed by: ResMed Corp 9001 Spectrum Center Boulevard San Diego CA 92123 USA. ResMed (UK) Ltd 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RY UK. See www.resmed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide. For patent information, see www.resmed.com/ip. H4i, S8, Stellar and VPAP are trademarks of ResMed Ltd.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 1 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Indications for use Contraindications 1 1 Components of your H4i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setting up your H4i for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 1 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Introduction English The H4i™ is designed to moisten the air delivered to your airway during Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy. Indications for use The H4i is indicated for humidification of the air delivered from a ResMed compatible CPAP, bilevel and non-invasive ventilation device. The H4i is for use only as recommended by a physician.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 2 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM System setup 3 2 1 5 4 1 Align your H4i with your flow generator and push them together until they click into place. 2 Connect the power cord to the socket on the rear of your flow generator. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet. Place the combined unit on a firm, level surface near your bed at a level lower than your sleeping position.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 3 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Filling the water chamber 1 2 English 3 1 Open the cover. 2 Remove the water chamber. 3 Fill with fresh, clean water up to or below the maximum water level mark. Note: The water chamber must be removed from the H4i before it is filled or water may enter the flow generator. The spill guard must also be in place. 4 Return the water chamber to the docking station.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 4 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM 4 Pull the H4i and flow generator apart. Note: Re-attach the connector plug firmly to your flow generator. Starting and stopping treatment Warming your H4i with the VPAP or S8 Series The Warm-Up feature (not available on all ResMed PAP devices) is used to pre-heat the water before starting treatment. Skip this step if you want to start immediately.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 5 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM WARNING Do not leave an excessive length of air tubing around the top of your bed. It could twist around your head or neck while you are sleeping. English ! Stopping your treatment To stop your treatment, refer to your device user guide. Note: In order to assist the heater plate in cooling, some flow generators continue to blow air gently for up to an hour after treatment has stopped.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 6 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Cleaning your H4i Water chamber Daily 1 2 3 4 Wash the water chamber, spill guard, tub plate and tub plate seal in warm water, using a mild detergent. Use the yellow cleaning plug to assist in the cleaning process (see steps 1 to 4). Rinse thoroughly in clean water and allow them to dry away from direct sunlight.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 7 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Cover and cover seal 1 English 2 1 Remove the cover by gently flexing one cover arm away and up from the docking station until the cover detaches completely. 2 Peel the cover seal away from the cover. 3 Inspect the cover and cover seal weekly for wear and deterioration. Replace any damaged parts. When required, wash the cover and cover seal in warm water, using a mild detergent.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 8 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM 4 Reinsert the spill guard into the water chamber recess and push down to fit firmly into place. Reassembling your H4i Reassemble the parts when they are clean and dry. 1 2 3 1 Align the cover seal to the guides on the cover and press along the edges to ensure it is fitted properly. 2 Put one cover arm into its pivot point on the docking station and gently flex the other arm into its corresponding point.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 9 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Troubleshooting ! English If there is a problem, try the following suggestions. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your equipment supplier or ResMed. Do not open the unit. WARNING Service and repair should only be performed by an authorised service agent. Problem Possible cause Solution Device not working (no display on LCD screen and/or indicator light not lighting up) Power cord is not plugged in properly.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 10 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Technical specifications Maximum heater plate temperature 85°C Temperature cut-out 93°C Maximum gas temperature 41°C Dimensions (H x W x D) Docking station and water chamber: 130 mm x 170 mm x 212 mm Weight Docking station and unfilled water chamber: 786 g Water capacity To maximum fill line: 390 mL Power supply 100-240V 50/60Hz, 0.7-1.6A; 110V 400Hz, 0.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 11 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Caution; Read instructions before use; Representative; Do not touch; Type BF Applied Part; Humidifier control; European Authorised Hot surface; Class II equipment; English Symbols which appear on the device Maximum water level; Manufacturer; Environmental information WEEE 2002/96/EC is a European Directive that requires the proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.
248672 H4i User Guide Eur1.book Page 12 Friday, February 1, 2013 10:57 AM Limited warranty ResMed Ltd (hereafter ’ResMed’) warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period specified below.
Filling the water chamber / Auffüllen der Befeuchterkammer / Remplissage du réservoir / Riempimento della camera dell’acqua / Llenado de la cámara de agua / Encher a câmara de água / Vullen van het waterreservoir 1 2 H4i™ HEATED HUMIDIFIER User Guide English 3 5 4 248672/1 2013-02 H4i USER EUR 1 - ENG Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.