1Introduction
This manual should be used for initial set up of the system and saved for reference purpose.
1.1 General Information
This system has been tested and successfully approved to the following standards.
EN60601-1
EN60601-1-2
EMC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to the
EN 60601-1-2:2004. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a typical medical installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to other devices in the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other devices,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
- Increase the separation between the equipment.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other device(s) are
connected.
- Consult your homecare provider for help.
This system has been tested and compliance to the following volunteer standards.
FDA
1.2 Intended use
The Zzz-PAP Integrated Heated Humidifier is for use with the Zzz-PAP Mini-CPAP system. It has
been designed to increase the humidity of the air from the CPAP therapy relieving the symptoms
of dry throat and nasal passages that some people may experience.
NOTE: Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
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6Service
If the heated humidifier malfunctions or doesn’t work correctly for any reason, contact your
homecare provider immediately. Never try to open the enclosure of heated humidifier. The heated
humidifier requires servicing by qualified maintenance personnel.
7Troubleshooting
The table below lists troubleshooting solutions for the problems that may happen. If the problem
persists, contact your homecare equipment provider.
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Power on indicator
not lit
1. Power cord not plugged into a
working AC outlet.
2. Power switch is not turned on
3. PCB or indicator worn out
4. Fuse or circuit breaker blown
1. Plug in the power cord to a working
AC outlet.
2. See Setup procedure and turn the
power on.
3. Contact your homecare provider.
4. Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker or
contact an electrician.
Heater on indicator
will not light at all
1. heater plate over heated
2. PCB indicator worn out
1. Contact your homecare provider for
assistance.
2. Contact your homecare provider for
assistance.
There is no air flow
through the mask
1. CPAP device is not powered on or
working correctly
2. Flexible tubing is not connected
right.
3. Flexible tube is blocked.
1. Refer to your CPAP user manual.
2. Reconnect the flexible tubing
correctly.
3. Unblock the flexible tube.
Condensation in
mask or flexible
tube
1. The heater plate setting is too
high.
2. The operating environment or
position of heated humidifier is not
acceptable - the room temperature
is too low.
1. Adjust the control knob to lower
temperature setting.
2. Remove any air conditioner which
may nearby the heated humidifier.
Or keep room temperature above
57° F.
Water Leakage 1 Assembly of water chamber is not
correct.
2Water chamber or removable base
plate is defective or broken.
1. Remove the water chamber from the
heated humidifier, empty out the
water and reassemble the water
chamber again, make sure the
removable base plate is aligned
correctly to fit into water chamber,
and fill as described in the manual.
Test for leakage.
2. Replace the water chamber
assembly.
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