ResMed H4i User Manual
H4i™
HEATED HUMIDIFIER
User Guide
English
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ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia • ResMed Corp (US Designated
Agent) 14040 Danielson Street Poway CA 92064-6857 USA • ResMed (UK) Ltd (EU Authorized Representative) 96 Milton
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Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA (see
www.resmed.com for contact details).
Patents and designs pending.
HumidAire, H4i, ResControl, ResLink, ResTraxx, VPAP, VPAP Auto, AutoSet and SmartStart are trademarks of ResMed Ltd.
HumidAire, AutoSet, SmartStart and VPAP are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
© 2008 ResMed Ltd. 268183-Eng/1 08 03
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Indications for use 1
Contraindications 1
Components of your H4i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting up your H4i for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Preparation 1
System Setup 2
Filling the Water Chamber 3
Detaching your H4i 3
Starting and Stopping Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warming your H4i 4
Starting your treatment 4
Stopping your treatment 4
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disassembling the H4i 5
Cleaning the H4i 5
Reassembling the H4i 7
Servicing 7
Frequently Asked Questions 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Humidifier Performance 9
Symbols which appear on the device 9
General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction
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Cover seal
Cover
Connector seal
Air outlet
Latch
Heater plate
Water chamber
Docking station
Control dial
Accessories:
• H4i Water Chamber
(included)
• H4i Cleanable Water
Chamber
• ResMed Tubing Wrap
(b)
(a)
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 therapy device. The H4i is for use only as recommended by a physician.
Contraindications
The H4i is contraindicated for use with patients whose upper (supraglottic) airway has
been bypassed. Please also refer to the relevant system manual for contraindications
associated with PAP therapy.
CAUTION (USA ONLY)
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Components of your H4i
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Setting up your H4i for use
Preparation
Remove the connector plug from your flow generator (a) and attach it to the back of
the docking station (b).
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System Setup
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1 Align your H4i with your flow generator and push them together until they click into
place.
Connect the power cord to the socket on the rear of your flow generator.
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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. Ensure the surface is not sensitive to heat and/or moisture, or
use a protective mat.
Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet.
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5 Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of air tubing.
WARNING
• Make sure your flow generator is switched off at the power outlet before
connecting the H4i.
• The H4i docking station should only be connected or disconnected when the
water chamber is empty.
• Water must be prevented from entering your flow generator. Do not
transport the flow generator with the H4i attached.
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Filling the Water Chamber
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1 Open the cover.
2 Remove the water chamber.
3 Fill with fresh, clean water up the maximum water level mark.
4 Return the water chamber to the docking station.
5 Close the cover ensuring that it clicks into place.
WARNING
Do not overfill the water chamber as water may enter the flow generator and air
tubing.
CAUTION
Do not use any additives (eg, scented oils and perfumes). They may reduce the
humidification output of the H4i and/or cause deterioration of the water
chamber materials.
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Detaching your H4i
1 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
WARNING
Take care when handling your H4i. The water and the water chamber base may
both be hot. Allow 10 minutes for the heater plate and any excess water to cool.
Remove the water chamber from the docking station.
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Press the large silver button located midway underneath the docking station.
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4 Pull the H4i and flow generator apart.
Note: Re-attach the connector plug firmly to your flow generator.
3Setting up your H4i for use
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