ResMed Passover User Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Warnings:

• The humidifier is for single-person use only.

• Do not allow water from the humidifier to spill through the air
tubing into the flow generator as this could result in electrical
shock hazard and may damage the unit. To prevent this:

- do not overfill the humidifier

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RESMED PASSOVER HUMIDIFIER

HOW THE RESMED PASSOVER HUMIDIFIER WORKS

- disconnect the air tubing from the flow generator when not

in use

- do not fill the humidifier while it is attached to the flow

generator

- only use the humidifier when it is sitting underneath the

flow generator.

• If water does enter the flow generator, switch off the power and
disconnect the flow generator. Return it to your equipment
supplier for inspection.

• Always use the outlet connector - it is designed to help prevent
water from entering the air tubing that leads to your mask.

Cautions:

• Do not use bleach, chlorine-, alcohol-, or aromatic-based
solutions to clean the humidifier. These solutions may damage or
otherwise reduce the life of the product.

• Do not use a mixture of vinegar and disinfectant to clean the
humidifier.

The ResMed Passover Humidifier relieves the symptoms of
a dry nose and throat which some people experience during
Continuous and Variable Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP
and VPAP) treatment. It is for use with ResMed CPAP and
VPAP systems.

The ResMed Passover Humidifier is a water filled
container which fits underneath your flow generator. Air
from the flow generator passes over the water before being
delivered to you through your mask in the usual way. The
air picks up moisture from the water which makes it more
comfortable to breathe.

Your humidifier kit contains:

Short length of
flexible air tubing

Outlet
connector

Humidifier

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USER GUIDE

FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1 Ensure that the humidifier is

clean.

2 Do not fill the humidifier with hot

or chilled water - use room
temperature water.

3 Hold the humidifier upright and

pour water through either the inlet
or the outlet until it reaches the
fill line (as shown opposite).

4 Fill the humidifier with fresh

water every night.

Fill line

CONNECTING THE FLOW GENERATOR

1 Position your flow generator on top of the humidifier. The front of the

flow generator should sit between the inlet and outlet of the humidifier.

2 Connect the short air tube from the

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flow generator to the humidifier.

DAILY

Clean the humidifier every day after you use it. Follow these steps:

1 Ensure that the flow generator is switched off. Disconnect the short

air tubing. Remove the outlet connector from the humidifier. Lift the
flow generator off the humidifier.

2 Drain any remaining water from the humidifier.

3 Wash the humidifier, outlet connector, and air tubing in warm water, using

a mild detergent. Do not use hot water. Partly fill the humidifier and
shake vigorously.

4 Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow the humidifier to air dry

completely in a warm place (not in direct sunlight).

WEEKLY

Clean the humidifier thoroughly every week as follows:

1 Soak the humidifier in a solution of one part vinegar and 3 parts warm

water for 1 hour.

2 Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow the humidifier to air dry

completely in a warm place (not in direct sunlight).

3 Fit the wide end of the outlet

connector onto the humidifier

4 Connect one

end of the
long air
tubing to the
outlet
connector,
and attach
your mask to
the other end.

5 Check that both the short and long air tubing are securely connected to the

humidifier and the flow generator. The humidifier is now ready to use.

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outlet and push it into place.

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CAUTION:

Do not use bleach, chlorine-, alcohol-, or aromatic-based solutions on the
air tubing or connector as these could cause some deterioration in the
materials.

Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over
time and eventually crack.