User manual

Us e r Ma n U a l12
3.2 Wh e r e T o pl a C e T h e de v I C e
Place the device on a firm, flat surface somewhere within easy reach of where you will use it at
alevellowerthanyoursleepingposition.Makesurethelterareaonthebackofthedeviceis
not blocked by bedding, curtains, or other items. Air must flow freely around the device for the
systemtoworkproperly.Makesurethedeviceisawayfromanyheatingorcoolingequipment
(e.g., forced air vents, radiators, air conditioners).
CAUTION: Donotplacethedevicedirectlyontocarpet,fabric,orotherammablematerials.
CAUTION: Donotplacethedeviceinoronanycontainerthatcancollectorholdwater.
CAUTION: Makesurethatthedrainholesonthebottomofthedevicearenotblocked.
CAUTION: Take precautions to protect furniture from water damage.
CAUTION:Donotturnthedeviceonwithoutthewaterchamberinstalled.
3.3 Co n n e C T I n g T h e br e a T h I n g CI r C U I T
To use the system, you will need the following accessories in order to assemble the recommended
circuit:
• Respironicsinterface(e.g,nasalmaskorfullfacemask)withintegratedexhalationport(or
Respironics interface with a separate exhalation device such as the Whisper Swivel® II)
• Respironics6ft.exibletubing
• Respironicsheadgear(forthepatientinterface)
WARNING:Ifthedeviceisusedbymultiplepersons(e.g.,rentaldevices),alow-resistance,main
owbacterialtershouldbeinstalledin-linebetweenthedeviceandthecircuit
tubing to prevent contamination.
To connect your breathing circuit to the device, complete the following steps:
1. Connecttheexibletubingtotheairoutletonthetopofthedevice,asshownin
Figure3–2.
Flexible Tubing
Bacterial Filter (optional)
fI g U r e 3–2 Co n n e C T I n g T h e fl e x I b l e TU b I n g