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DreamStation CPAP
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Table of Contents
Intended Use........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Important................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Cautions ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contraindications .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Symbol Key .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
System Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 3
How to Contact Philips Respironics ................................................................................................................. 3
System Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing/Replacing the Air Filters ...................................................................................................................... 5
Where to Place the Device ................................................................................................................................. 6
Supplying AC Power to the Device.................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Breathing Circuit ...................................................................................................................... 7
Navigating the Device Screens............................................................................................................................ 8
Starting the Device ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Menu Navigation (Therapy ON) and Optional Humidification Settings ................................................... 9
Ramp Feature.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Menu Navigation (Therapy OFF)......................................................................................................................10
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.........................................................................................................................14
Check Mask Fit .....................................................................................................................................................15
Sleep Progress ......................................................................................................................................................15
Altitude Compensation ......................................................................................................................................15
Device Alerts ........................................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................20
Accessories ...........................................................................................................................................................22
Traveling with the System ..................................................................................................................................23
Cleaning the Device ............................................................................................................................................24
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters .....................................................................................................................24
Cleaning the Tubing..............................................................................................................................................24
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................24
Additional Notices...............................................................................................................................................25
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................26
Disposal..................................................................................................................................................................27
EMC Information .................................................................................................................................................27
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................... Back Page
© 2015 Koninklijke Philips N.V. All rights reserved.
Caution: U. S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Intended Use
The Philips Respironics DreamStation systems deliver positive airway pressure therapy for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in
spontaneously breathing patients weighing over 30 kg (66 lbs). It is for use in the home or hospital/institutional environment.
Important
The device is to be used only on the instruction of a licensed physician. Your home care provider will make the correct pressure
settings and device configurations including accessories according to your health care pro essional s prescription
Several accessories are available to make your OSA treatment with the DreamStation system as convenient and comfortable as
possi le To ensure that you receive the sa e e ective therapy prescri ed or you use only hilips espironics accessories
Warnings
A warning indicates the possibility of injury to the user or the operator.
This manual serves as a re erence The instructions in this manual are not intended to supersede the health care pro essional s
instructions regarding the use of the device.
The operator should read and understand this entire manual e ore using the device
This device is not intended or li e support
The device should e used only ith mas s and connectors recommended y hilips espironics or ith those recommended y the
health care professional or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating properly.
The exhalation port(s) associated with the mask should never be blocked. Explanation of the Warning: The device is intended
to e used ith special mas s or connectors that have e halation ports to allo continuous o o air out o the mas
hen
the device is turned on and unctioning properly ne air rom the device ushes the e haled air out through the mas e halation
port Ho ever hen the device is not operating enough resh air ill not e provided through the mas and e haled air may e
rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation.
you are using a ull ace mas (a mas covering oth your mouth and your nose) the mas must e e uipped ith a sa ety
(entrainment) valve.
hen using o ygen ith this system the o ygen supply must comply ith local regulations or medical o ygen
O ygen supports com ustion O ygen should not e used hile smo ing or in the presence o an open ame
hen using o ygen ith this system turn the device on e ore turning on the o ygen Turn the o ygen o e ore turning the
device off. This will prevent oxygen accumulation in the device. Explanation of the Warning: hen the device is not in
operation and the o ygen o is le t on o ygen delivered into the tu ing may accumulate ithin the device s enclosure O ygen
accumulated in the device enclosure ill create a ris o fire
hen using o ygen ith this system a hilips espironics ressure alve must e placed in line ith the patient circuit et een
the device and the o ygen source The pressure valve helps prevent the ac o o o ygen rom the patient circuit into the
device hen the unit is o ailure to use the pressure valve could result in a fire ha ard
o not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure o ygen source
o not use the device in the presence o a amma le anaesthetic mi ture in com ination ith o ygen or air or in the presence
of nitrous oxide.
o not use the device near a source o to ic or harm ul vapors
o not use this device i the room temperature is armer than
(
) the device is used at room temperatures armer
than
(
) the temperature o the air o may e ceed
(
) This could cause irritation or in ury to your air ay
o not operate the device in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance ecause these conditions can increase the temperature o
the air coming out of the device.
ontact your health care pro essional i symptoms o sleep apnea recur
you notice any une plained changes in the per ormance o this device i it is ma ing unusual or harsh sounds i it has een
dropped or mishandled i ater is spilled into the enclosure or i the enclosure is ro en disconnect the po er cord and
discontinue use ontact your home care provider
epairs and ad ustments must e per ormed y hilips espironics authori ed service personnel only nauthori ed service could
cause in ury invalidate the arranty or result in costly damage
o not use any accessories detacha le parts and materials not recommended y hilips espironics ncompati le parts or
accessories can result in degraded performance.
se only approved ca les and accessories Misuse may a ect M per ormance and should e avoided
The Health ndustry Manu acturers ssociation recommends that a minimum separation o si inches e maintained et een
a ireless phone and a pacema er to avoid potential inter erence ith the pacema er The reamStation on oard Bluetooth
communication should be considered a wireless phone in this regard.
se only po er cords supplied y hilips espironics or this device se o po er cords not supplied y hilips espironics may cause
overheating or damage to the device and may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity o the e uipment or system
The device should not e used hile stac ed or in close appro imation to other non approved devices
o not pull or stretch the tu ing This could result in circuit lea s
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nspect the tu ing or damage or ear iscard and replace the tu ing as necessary
eriodically inspect electrical cords and ca les or damage or signs o ear
iscontinue use and replace i damaged
To avoid electrical shoc al ays unplug the po er cord rom the all outlet e ore cleaning the device O NOT immerse the
device in any uids
the device is used y multiple persons (such as rental devices) a lo resistance main o acteria filter should e installed in
line between the device and the circuit tubing to prevent contamination.
e sure to route the po er cord to the outlet in a ay that ill prevent the cord rom eing tripped over or inter ered ith y
chairs or other furniture.
This device is activated hen the po er cord is connected
or sa e operation hen using a humidifier the humidifier must al ays e positioned elo the reathing circuit connection at
the mas The humidifier must e level or proper operation
Note: lease see the imited arranty section o this manual or in ormation on arranty coverage
Cautions
A Caution indicates the possibility of damage to the device.
Medical electrical e uipment needs special precautions regarding M and needs to e installed according to M in ormation
ontact your home care provider regarding M installation in ormation
Mo ile
communications e uipment can a ect medical electrical e uipment
ins o connectors mar ed ith the S
arning sym ol shall not e touched and connections shall not e made ithout
special precautions recautionary procedures include methods to prevent uild up o electrostatic charge (e g air conditioning
humidification conductive oor coverings non synthetic clothing) discharging one s ody to the rame o the e uipment or
system or to earth. It is recommended that all individuals that will handle this device understand these precautionary procedures
at a minimum as part of their training.
e ore operating the device ensure that the S card filter access door and the modem access door are oth closed henever any
o the accessories such as the in Module or Modem are not installed e er to the instructions that came ith your accessory
ondensation may damage the device this device has een e posed to either very hot or very cold temperatures allo it to
ad ust to room temperature (operating temperature) e ore starting therapy o not operate the device outside o the operating
temperature range sho n in the Specifications
o not use e tension cords ith this device
Ma e sure the filter area on the side o the device is not loc ed y edding curtains or other items ir must o reely around
the device for the system to work properly.
o not place the device directly onto carpet a ric or other amma le materials
o not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold ater
properly installed undamaged hilips espironics lue pollen filter is re uired or proper operation
To acco smo e may cause tar uild up ithin the device hich may result in the device mal unctioning
irty inlet filters may cause high operating temperatures that may a ect device per ormance egularly e amine the inlet filters as
needed for integrity and cleanliness.
Never install a et filter into the device ou must ensure su ficient drying time or the cleaned filter
l ays ensure that the
po er cord securely fits into your therapy device prior to use ontact your home care provider or
hilips espironics to determine i you have the appropriate
cord or your specific therapy device
hen
po er is o tained rom a vehicle attery the device should not e used hile the vehicle s engine is running amage
to the device may occur.
Only use a hilips espironics
o er ord and attery dapter a le se o any other system may cause damage to the device
Contraindications
hen assessing the relative ris s and enefits o using this e uipment the clinician should understand that this device can deliver
pressures up to 20 cm H2O n the event o certain ault conditions a ma imum pressure o
cm H2O is possible. Studies have
sho n that the ollo ing pre e isting conditions may contraindicate the use o
therapy or some patients
ullous ung isease
athologically o
lood ressure
ypassed pper ir ay
neumothora
neumocephalus has een reported in a patient using nasal ontinuous ositive ir ay ressure aution should e used hen
prescri ing
or suscepti le patients such as those ith cere ral spinal uid ( S ) lea s a normalities o the cri ri orm
plate prior history o head trauma and or pneumocephalus ( hest
)
The use of positive airway pressure therapy may be temporarily contraindicated if you exhibit signs of a sinus or middle ear
in ection Not or use ith patients hose upper air ays are ypassed ontact your health care pro essional i you have any
uestions concerning your therapy
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Symbol Key
The ollo ing sym ols may appear on the device po er supply and accessories
Symbol
efinition
onsult accompanying instructions or
use.
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Symbol
efinition
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category M
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o er
Separate collection for electrical and
electronic e uipment per
irective
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Bluetooth® symbol
rip roo
uipment
aution consult accompanying
documents.
S
lass
Type
arning sym ol
( ou le nsulated)
pplied art
For Indoor Use Only.
This device contains an RF transmitter.
O imeter onnection
Serial onnection
Avoid ultraviolet radiation
aution S ederal la restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
Do not disassemble.
System Contents
our reamStation system may include the ollo ing items
evice
S card
ser manual
le i le tu ing
arrying case
eusa le lue pollen filter
o er cord
isposa le light lue ultra fine filter (optional)
o er supply (
)
Humidifier (optional)
Note: any o these items are missing contact your home care provider
How to Contact Philips Respironics
Should you e perience trou le ith this e uipment or re uire assistance setting up using or maintaining the device
or accessories please contact your home care provider you need to contact hilips espironics directly call
the hilips espironics ustomer Service department at
or
ou can also use the
ollo ing address
espironics nc
Murry idge ane
Murrysville
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System Overview
The reamStation
is a ontinuous ositive ir ay ressure therapy device designed or the treatment
o O structive Sleep pnea (OS ) The reamStation
ro can also deliver
chec therapy and the
reamStation uto
can also deliver
hec and uto
therapy our home care provider ill choose
the appropriate pressure settings for you.
hen prescri ed or you the device provides several special eatures to help ma e your therapy more com orta le
The ramp function allows you to lower the pressure when you are trying to fall asleep. The air pressure will gradually
increase until your prescription pressure is reached lso the le com ort eature provides you ith pressure relie
when you exhale during therapy.
Several accessories are also availa le or use ith your device ontact your home care provider to purchase any
accessories not included with your system.
This figure illustrates some of the device features, described in the following table.
#
Device Feature
1
Therapy On O
2
Ambient Light Sensor
3
utton
amp utton
oor S
card
ontrol
oor
ilter ccess
ial
ccessory ccess
Humidifier onnector
10
Starts and stops the air o
or therapy
etects room light levels and ad usts rightness o
Screen.
isplay
Activates the ramp feature during therapy.
isplay Screen
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Description
This door li ts open or access to the S
card and filter area
This is the User Interface for the therapy device.
Turn the dial to scroll between options on the screen. Press the dial to
choose an option.
This door lifts open for access to the (optional) accessories.
Humidifier connects to the ac o the therapy device The humidifier
pin connector will attach here.
Air Outlet Port
onnect the tu ing here
Power Inlet
onnect the po er cord here
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Installing/Replacing the Air Filters
Caution:
properly installed undamaged hilips espironics lue pollen filter is re uired or proper operation
The device uses a lue pollen filter that is asha le and reusa le and a light lue ultra fine filter that is disposa le
The reusa le lue filter screens out normal household dust and pollens hile the light lue ultra fine filter provides
more complete filtration o very fine particles The reusa le lue filter must e in place at all times hen the device is
operating The ultra fine filter is recommended or people ho are sensitive to to acco smo e or other small particles
The reusa le lue filter is supplied ith the device disposa le light lue ultra fine filter may also e included your
filter is not already installed hen you receive your device you must at least install the reusa le filter e ore using the
device.
This device has an automatic air filter reminder very
days the device ill display a message reminding you to
chec your filters and replace them as directed
Note: This message is a reminder only The device does not detect the per ormance o the filters nor does it
recogni e hen a filter has een cleaned or replaced
i t up on the filter access door and s ing open
replacing pull out the old filter assem ly
applica le place a clean reusa le lue pollen filter ( ) on top o a ne
filter ( ) and firmly snap them together
optional disposa le light lue ultra fine
lace the ne filter assem ly ac in the side o the therapy device S ing the door closed
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Where to Place the Device
lace the device on a firm at sur ace some here ithin easy reach o here you ill use it at a level lo er than
your sleeping position Ma e sure the device is a ay rom any heating or cooling e uipment (e g orced air vents
radiators air conditioners)
Note: hen positioning the device ma e sure that the po er ca le is accessi le ecause removing po er is the
only way to turn off the device.
Caution: Ma e sure the filter area on the side o the device is not loc ed y edding curtains or other items
ir must o reely around the device or the system to or properly
Caution: o not place the device directly onto carpet a ric or other amma le materials
Caution: Do not place the device in or on any container that can collect or hold water.
Supplying AC Power to the Device
omplete the ollo ing steps to operate the device using
po er
lug the soc et end o the
po er cord (included) into the po er supply (also included)
lug the pronged end o the
po er cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled y a all s itch
lug the po er supply cord s connector into the po er inlet on the side o the device
eri y that the plug at the side o the device at the po er supply and at the electrical outlet are ully inserted This
ill help to ensure that a secure relia le electrical connection has een made
Note: the ollo ing ncorrect o er Supply icon appears on the screen please repeat step
Important: To remove
po er disconnect the po er supply cord rom the electrical outlet
Warning: Periodically inspect electrical cords and cables for damage or signs of wear. Discontinue use and replace
if damaged.
Caution: Do not use extension cords with this device.
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Connecting the Breathing Circuit
To use the system you ill need the ollo ing accessories in order to assem le the recommended reathing circuit
hilips espironics inter ace (nasal mas or ull ace mas ) ith integrated e halation port or hilips espironics
inter ace ith a separate e halation device (such as the hisper S ivel )
hilips espironics e i le tu ing
m( t)
hilips espironics headgear ( or the mas )
To connect your reathing circuit to the device complete the ollo ing steps
onnect the e i le tu ing to the air outlet on the ac o the therapy device ine up the connector ( ) at the top
of the heated tube to the top of the air outlet port on the back of the device.
2. Press the tubing into place over the air outlet port until the tabs on the side of the tube click into place in the slots
on the sides of the outlet port.
Note: you are using a standard tu e (not sho n) instead o a heated tu e simply slide the tu ing over the air
outlet port on the therapy device.
Note: re uired connect a acteria filter to the device air outlet and then connect the e i le tu ing to the
outlet o the acteria filter hen using the acteria filter the device per ormance may e a ected Ho ever the
device will remain functional and deliver therapy.
onnect the tu ing to the mas or proper placement and positioning re er to the instructions that came ith
your mask.
Warning: Do not pull or stretch the tubing.This could result in circuit leaks.
Warning: Inspect the tubing for damage or wear. Discard and replace the tubing as necessary.
ttach the headgear to the mas i necessary e er to the instructions that came ith your headgear
Warning: you are using a ull ace mas (a mas covering oth your mouth and your nose) the mas must e e uipped
with a safety (entrainment) valve.
Warning: the device is used y multiple persons (such as rental devices) a lo resistance main o acteria filter
should e installed in line et een the device and the circuit tu ing to prevent contamination
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Navigating the Device Screens
The ser nter ace ( ) on this device allo s you to ad ust the device settings and vie in ormation a out your
therapy. The UI is comprised of the display screen and the control dial. Rotate the control dial in either direction to
scroll through the menu options on the display screen.
Note: The display is not a touch screen.You must use the control dial to navigate the device menu.
To ad ust a setting
1. Rotate the control dial to your desired menu option.
2. Press the control dial to select that setting.
3. Rotate the control dial to change the setting.
ress the control dial again to save the change
Note: The rotate dial icon
on any screen indicates to rotate the dial to perform an action. The click dial icon
on any screen indicates to press the dial to perform an action.
Note: Pressing the dial when the down arrow
appears on any screen ill ta e you to a su menu ith more
menu options. Pressing the dial when the up arrow
appears on any su menu ill return you ac to the main
menu.
Note: The screens shown throughout this manual are examples for reference only. Actual screens may vary based
upon device model and provider settings.
Starting the Device
nsure po er is supplied to the device The first screen to display ill e the hilips espironics logo ollo ed y
the device model screen and then the Home screen
Home Screen
The first time the device is po ered on a pop up ill prompt you to set the time on the device The de ault setting
is reen ich Mean Time ut you may ad ust the time in
minute increments to match your local time one you
choose to s ip this initial time setting the time can al ays e ad usted under the My Setup menu
Note: This time setting is not displayed as a clock function on the device. It is only used to align your therapy data
or your rovider s data reports
2. Put on your mask assembly. Refer to the instructions supplied with the mask.
3. Press the Therapy button (
) on top o the device to turn on air o and egin therapy The current delivered
pressure will display on the screen.
Ma e sure that no air is lea ing rom your mas
necessary ad ust the mas and headgear until the air lea stops
See the instructions provided with your mask for more information.
Note: small amount o mas lea is normal and accepta le orrect large mas lea s or eye irritation rom an air
leak as soon as possible.
you are using the device in a ed ith a head oard try placing the tu ing over the head oard This may reduce
tension on the mask.
6. Press the Therapy button again to turn off therapy.
Note: uring therapy it there is a mains interruption (i e po er loss) the device ill return to the Home screen
once power is restored.You may resume therapy as needed.
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Menu Navigation (Therapy ON) and Optional Humidification Settings
hile the device is delivering therapy you can ad ust Tu e Temperature or Humidifier Settings otate the control dial
to choose either setting. Press and rotate the dial to change the setting.
Note: you are using the Humidifier ithout the Heated Tu e simply ust rotate the control dial to change the
Humidifier setting
Therapy Pressure Screen
#
Feature
Description
1
Therapy Pressure
Displays the current delivered pressure.
2
d usta le Tu e Temperature
Setting
3
d usta le Humidifier Setting
ou can change this setting rom to Only displays hen optional
heated tube is connected.
ou can change this setting rom to Only displays hen
humidifier is attached
epending on setup certain ena led therapy eatures ill display
here.
na led eatures
Ramp Feature
The device is e uipped ith an optional ramp eature that your home care provider can ena le or disa le This
feature reduces the air pressure when you are trying to fall asleep and then gradually increases (ramps) the pressure
until your prescription setting is reached allo ing you to all asleep more com orta ly
ramp is ena led on your device a ter you turn on the air o press the amp (
) button on the top of the
device. You can use the Ramp button as often as you wish during the night.
hen you clic the ramp utton the Therapy screen ill change to re ect the amp pressure and the green circle
ill re ect the gradual increase in pressure
Ramp Pressure Screen
Your device has two ramp modes.Your Provider will select the one that is most appropriate for you. The standard
ramp mode increases pressure at a steady rate lternately the Smart amp mode maintains a constant lo er
pressure until the device detects that you re uire more pressure
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Menu Navigation (Therapy OFF)
rom the Home screen you can scroll et een the ollo ing our options
My Info
Preheat
My Provider
My Setup
My Info: This menu provides summary statistics of your therapy use.
Preheat: This unction lets you arm up your humidifier or
minutes e ore starting a therapy session
My Provider: This menu contains information that your provider may direct you to read to them so they can
better assist you over the phone.
My Setup: This menu contains com ort settings that you can ad ust as needed
My Info:
hen you select My n o you ill e a le to vie the ollo ing screens ou cannot change settings in the n o menu
These screens are only for reference.Your home care provider may periodically ask you for this information.
Icon
AHI
Text
Therapy Hours
This screen displays the amount of time the user is actually receiving therapy
on the device for the most recent 1 day time frame. It also displays the
average amount o time the patient is actually receiving therapy over the last
days and 30 days.
AHI
This screen displays the nightly Apnea/Hypopnea indices (AHI) value for the most
recent 1 day time frame. It also displays the average of these individual nightly
H values over a day and a
day time rame This screen only displays i your
home care provider has ena led it Only availa le on
ro and uto
devices.
Mas
Periodic
Breathing
10
Description
it
Periodic
reathing
isplays the value
minus arge ea
arge ea is the percentage o
time that the mask leak was so high that it is no longer possible for the device
to identify respiratory events with statistical accuracy. Displays the value for the
most recent day as ell as the values over last days and
days This screen
only displays i your home care provider has ena led it Only availa le on
ro and uto
devices
Displays the percentage of time that the user experienced periodic breathing.
isplays the value or the most recent day time rame as ell as values or the
last days and
days you o serve a large increase in the percent o time in
periodic reathing indicated her contact your home care provider or assistance
This screen only displays if your home care provider has enabled it. Only available
on
ro and uto
devices
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Preheat:
Preheat On Screen
Preheat Off Screen
hen using a humidifier the device can preheat the ater tan or up to
minutes prior to starting therapy
n order to activate the preheat mode the lo er must e o and a humidifier must e attached hen reheat
is selected you ill e a le to turn the control dial to choose et een on or o
ress the control dial again to
ma e your selection uring the
minute preheat you ill still e a le to use the control dial to select other menu
options from the Home screen.
Note: This screen only displays hen a humidifier is attached
My Provider:
hen you select My rovider you ill e a le to vie the ollo ing screens ou cannot change settings in the
Provider menu. These screens are only for reference.Your home care provider may periodically ask you for this
information.
Icon
Text
Device Info
Description
This screen displays your therapy device in ormation serial num er model and
software version.
rovider ontact This screen will display the contact information for your provider if it has been
Info
uploaded to your device.
hone n
This screen displays the total therapy hours or the device the total lo er
hours the total num er o days used hen the sessions ere greater than
hours and a compliance chec num er used y your home care provider to
validate that the data provided by you is the data taken from this screen.
ompliance
This screen displays your start date the total num er o days used hen the
sessions ere greater than hours and a chec code num er used y your
home care provider.
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This isual nspection hec screen ill display a chec code num er created
rom in ormation gathered over the most recent
day period This
digit
num er ill display as xxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx. Your home care provider may
periodically ask you for this information.
Trial
uto Trial mode is availa le this screen displays Days: xx/xx (where xx/xx is
the number of accumulated trial days / number of selected trial days). Available
on the ro uto i
ro and i
uto models
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Icon
Text
90%
Pressure
ressure
Description
This screen displays the nightly value o
ressure or the most recent day
time rame t also displays the average o these individual nightly values o
ressure over a day and a
day time rame vaila le on the uto model
Upload
llo s user to initiate a modem call hen an optional ellular Modem or i i
ccessory is installed ter the modem upload has finished the screen ill either
display a green chec mar ith the te t ompleted to indicate a success ul
upload or a red
ith the te t ailed to indicate an unsuccess ul upload the
upload ails initiate an upload a second time or contact your home care provider
if the issue persists. This screen is locked if modem is off.
Performance
hec
our device is e uipped ith a sel diagnostic tool called er ormance hec
This tool can evaluate your device for certain errors. It also allows you to share
ey device settings ith your home care provider se er ormance hec hen
directed to by your home care provider.
t conclusion o the scan the screen displays a green chec mar i no issue is
detected device displays a red
please contact your home care provider or
assistance.
My Setup:
hen you select My Setup you ill e a le to vie the ollo ing screens ou can change the settings in the Setup
menu. These screens will only display if they are available and enabled on your device.
Icon
12
Text
Description
Ramp
This displays the ramp starting pressure. You can increase or decrease the ramp
starting pressure in
cm H2O increments.
Flex
This allo s you to ad ust the level o air pressure relie that you eel hen you
exhale during therapy. Your home care provider can enable or disable this
eature
hen your provider ena les le a level ill already e set or you on
the device. You can increase or decrease the setting from 1 to 3. The setting of
provides a small amount o pressure relie ith higher num ers providing
additional relief.
Note: If a lock icon is displayed on this screen it indicates that your
provider has locked this setting and you cannot change it.
Humidification
This displays the Humidification Mode eing used ou can choose et een
i ed or daptive Humidification a heated tu e is eing used the device ill
automatically s itch to Heated Tu e Humidification Mode
loc sym ol ill
appear next to the mode setting indicating that so long as the heated tube is
attached to the device this mode cannot e changed Ho ever the heater plate
and tu e temperature settings can still e ad usted on the device Therapy screen
as normal.
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Text
Mas Type
This setting allo s you to ad ust the level o air pressure relie ased on the
specific hilips espironics mas ach hilips espironics mas may have a
“System One resistance control setting ontact your home care provider i
you cannot find this resistance setting or your mas
Note: If a lock icon is displayed on this screen it indicates that your
provider has locked this setting and you cannot change it.
Tube Type
This setting allo s you to select the correct si e diameter tu ing that you are
using with the device. You can choose either (22) for the Philips Respironics 22
mm tu ing or ( ) or the hilips espironics
mm tu ing
hen using Heated
Tu ing the device ill automatically change this setting to the appropriate tu ing
type ( H) and you ill not e a le to change it
Note: Tu ing is identified on the cu ith the tu ing identifier sym ol
or
H
Note: If a lock icon is displayed on this screen it indicates that your
provider has locked this setting and you cannot change it.
Language
This feature allows you to choose which language to display on the interface. You
can choose nglish or Spanish
hec Mas
Modem
luetooth
Time
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Description
it
This eature allo s you to chec the fit o your mas prior to starting therapy
This is done by measuring the amount of leak.
llo s you to turn modem o temporarily or turn it ac on
hen modem
is turned o it ill automatically turn on again a ter days Only displays hen
modem is installed.
llo s you to turn luetooth o and on
ith a compati le luetooth device
lso it allo s you to clear the pairing
llo s you to ad ust the time The de ault setting is reen ich Mean Time ut
you may ad ust the time in
minute increments to match your local time one
Note: This time setting is not displayed as a clock function on the device. It is
only used to align your therapy data or your rovider s data reports
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Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Your device has Bluetooth wireless technology. You can pair the therapy device to a mobile device that has the
reamMapper app installed reamMapper is a mo ile and e ased system designed to help O structive Sleep
Apnea (OSA) patients enhance their sleep therapy experience.
Pairing to your Bluetooth enabled Mobile Device
Note: You can only pair your therapy device to one mobile device at any given time.
Note: Pairing works best when your therapy device and mobile device are in the same room.
Follow the steps below to manually pair to your mobile phone or tablet.
To pair to your mo ile device first ensure that the Bluetooth setting is turned ON on your mo ile device
your mo ile device s instruction manual or more in ormation
2. If you need to select from a list of available Bluetooth devices the therapy device ill appear as
T
(
ill e the last our digits o the serial num er listed on your therapy device)
hen your therapy device is po ered up ut the lo er is o initiate pairing rom your mo ile device
your mo ile device is in range one o the ollo ing t o steps ill apply
• Your mobile device has Bluetooth Secure Simple Pairing (SSP)
The ollo ing icon ill pop up on your therapy device screen ith a digit num er and air
e er to
This num er is a si digit pass ey generated during SS eri y that the si digit SS pass ey is the same on oth
the mo ile device and therapy device otate the ontrol ial et een yes or no and then press the ontrol
ial to choose
no is selected or the pop up screen times out a ter
seconds the device ill re ect the pair
re uest
yes is selected the therapy device ill ac no ledge the si digit SS pass ey the mo ile device also
ac no ledges the re uest the t o ill no e paired and ready to connect using reamMapper
• Your Bluetooth enabled mobile device does not support Bluetooth SSP
our mo ile device ill prompt you to enter a pin code nter
on your mo ile device The following icon
ill pop up on your therapy device screen ith the num er
and air
otate the ontrol ial et een yes or no and then press the ontrol ial to choose
no is selected
or the pop up screen times out a ter
seconds the device ill re ect the pair re uest
yes is selected the
therapy device ill ac no ledge the
pass ey the mo ile device also ac no ledges the re uest the t o
ill no e paired and ready to connect using reamMapper
Note: o NOT select yes on the pop up screen unless you are currently trying to pair your devices This ill
ensure that only your mobile device connects to your therapy device.
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Check Mask Fit
The optional chec mas fit eature can e ena led or disa led y your home care provider This eature allo s you to
chec the fit o your mas prior to starting therapy This is done y measuring the amount o lea ut on your mas
assem ly e er to your mas instructions i needed Navigate to the hec Mas it screen under My Setup and
press the control dial to initiate the check.
The device ill deliver a test pressure hile the screen counts do n
seconds green ar indicates good fit hile
a red ar indicates improvement is needed ter the test normal therapy ill start and the screen ill either display
a green chec mar or a red
The green chec mar indicates that the lea ound allo s or optimal per ormance
o the device The red
indicates that the lea may a ect device per ormance ho ever the device ill remain
functional and deliver therapy.
Check Mask Fit Screen
Note: you choose to try to improve your mas fit you can stop therapy ad ust the fit o your mas and rerun
the chec mas fit lease re er to the instructions that came ith your mas and headgear or the proper fitting
procedure.
Sleep Progress
our device provides summary in ormation a out your therapy use each time the therapy is turned o The first
screen displays your Three Night Summary t sho s your nightly usage or the last sleep sessions (measured in
hour periods ending at noon each day) The most recent session is displayed in the right hand ar la eled ith the
num er o hours slept
green ar indicates that you slept more than hours and a yello ar indicates less than
hours of use.
The second screen sho s the total num er o
hour nights that you have slept in the last
days t provides a goal
o sleeping at least hours per night or
o the last
nights There ore the goal is
good nights o use This
screen provides a simple ay to trac your progress The screen ill stop displaying hen you reach the goal or a ter
the first
days o use has passed hichever comes first
Three Night Summary Screen
Altitude Compensation
This device automatically compensates or altitude up to
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eet No manual ad ustment is necessary
Device Alerts
evice alerts are pop ups that sho up on the
screen There are types o alerts descri ed here
• Status: These alerts are ust the pop up screen
• Notification: These alerts consist o the pop up screen in addition to a lin ing o er
on top o the device
• Alert 1: These alerts consist o the pop up screen a lin ing o er
and an audi le eep hen displayed This
alert will not occur during therapy.
• Alert 2: These alerts consist o the pop up screen a lin ing o er
and an audi le eep hen displayed This
alert can occur during therapy.
• Safe State: These alerts consist o the pop up screen a lin ing o er
and a repeating audi le eep
Note: Status alerts automatically time out after 30 seconds and their pop up screens disappear. All other alerts
must be acknowledged to clear.
Alert Summary Table: The ollo ing ta le summari es the alerts
Alert
Icon
Type
Description
ossi le ause
Action
ata ctivity o
not remove SD
card.
Status
SD card read/write
underway.
n/a
No action needed
hange ccepted
Status
onfirms acceptance n/a
of prescription change
or device upgrade.
No action needed
Start
Pressure
Incremented to
xx.x
Status
Displays when
Start mode is
enabled and device
is increasing therapy
pressure setting for
the next session.
n/a
No action needed
O imetry ood
onnection
(icon only)
Status
Displays on the
therapy screen when
the blower is on
and 3 seconds of
good connection is
detected. Appears
at the beginning of
therapy. This screen
will not display
again i the finger
probe is removed
and reapplied unless
therapy is stopped
and restarted.
n/a
No action needed
Status
Prompts to accept or
decline pairing to a
luetooth compati le
device. This device
can e identified y
the digits displayed.
n/a
Rotate control dial to
accept pairing ( es)
or decline (No) then
press control dial to
confirm selection
air
es No
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Alert
Icon
Type
Description
ossi le ause
Action
S
ard
Removed.
Notification
or Alert 2
Indicates SD card
has been removed
from therapy device
and not reinserted
before the start of
the current therapy
session.
O imetry ood
Study
(icon only)
Notification
Notifies that user has n/a
a achieved at least
hours of therapy and
oximetry use. Appears
at the end of therapy.
ress ontrol ial
to acknowledge and
clear the message.
S
ard rror
Remove and
Reinsert
Notification
SD card error
detected
Device cannot read
the SD card. A
problem may exist
with the SD card or
it as e ected during
a riting activity
or it was inserted
incorrectly.
Remove SD card
and reinsert. If alert
continues to occur
replace with another
card or contact your
provider.
S
Notification
SD card is full.
SD card is full.
Remove SD card and
replace with a new
card or contact your
provider for a new SD
card.
Notification
Message rom your
Provider.
n/a
ress ontrol ial
to acknowledge and
clear the message.
hange e ected
Alert 1
A prescription or
settings change was
re ected
hange missing or
incorrect.
ontact your
provider.
Humidification
rror ontact
support if the
problem persists.
Status
Humidifier error (only Humidifier heater
hen humidifier is
plate error or
present)
humidifier not
properly connected to
therapy device
ard ull
atient Message
(Refer to
section)
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SD card was not
einsert S card or
reinserted into device. click to clear alert.
Turn off device and
disconnect from
power. Detach the
humidifier visually
check that electrical
contacts are clear
then reconnect
humidifier and
power cord. If alert
continues contact
your provider.
Alert
Icon
Type
Description
ossi le ause
Action
Heated Tube
rror ontact
support if the
problem persists.
Status
Heated tube error
(only when heated
tube is present)
Heated tube may
be overheated or
damaged.
Turn off device.
Detach heated tube
rom humidifier
make sure that tube
is not covered or
o structed and then
reattach to humidifier
alert continues
contact your provider.
The attached
power supply
does not support
humidification
Alert 2
Indicates that the
attached power
supply is not capable
of supporting
humidification or
heated tube.
Incorrect power
supply.
Switch to a Philips
Respironics
DreamStation
power supply that is
capable of supporting
humidification Or
operate therapy
device without
humidifier
Service e uired
Safe State
Indicates an error
which enters device
into Sa e State
This allows power to
remain on ut air o
is disabled.
Device error.
ress ontrol ial
to silence alert.
Disconnect device
from power. Reattach
power cord to
restore power. If the
alert continues to
occur contact your
home care provider.
Incorrect Power
Supply
Notification
Indicates an
incompatible power
supply is attached.
Incompatible power
supply or po er cord
is not fully inserted
into device s po er
inlet.
onfirm po er cord
is fully inserted into
device s po er inlet
onfirm a compati le
Philips Respironics
power supply is
attached. Switch to
compatible power
supply if needed.
Notification
Low voltage.
Incompatible power
supply is attached.
onfirm a compati le
Philips Respironics
power supply is
attached. Switch to
compatible power
supply if needed. If
attery is eing used
ensure battery is
ade uately charged
o
oltage
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Alert
Icon
Type
Description
ossi le ause
Automatic Off
Status
Inlet blocked.
hec filter
Notification
loc ed air ay
loc age at device
inlet.
hec device air inlet
is not obstructed.
hec air filter(s) are
installed properly and
are clean replace i
needed.
o ea
hec
Mas and Tu e
Notification
loc ed air ay
loc age at tu e or
mask.
hec tu e is not
crushed or folded
such that air o
is restricted hec
mask is attached
properly and without
any obstruction.
n/a
This alert can be
cleared by pressing
the ontrol ial
Otherwise it will time
out after 60 seconds.
hec Mas
it
n/a
Loading Language
and Rebooting
usy
Sleep rogress
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n/a
Displayed when
The mask has been
therapy ends due to
removed.
automatic off function.
Action
Put your mask back
on confirm good fit
and turn air o on to
resume therapy.
Status
Displayed when
hec Mas it
function is enabled
rom atient Menu
Status
Displayed when a new n/a
language is selected
from the menu.
No action needed
Times out when
complete.
Status
Displayed when the
device is temporarily
inaccessible due to
data communication.
n/a
No action needed
Status
Displays last 3 nights
hourly use on first
screen and nights o
use on second screen.
n/a
ress ontrol ial
to acknowledge and
clear each screen.
Otherwise message
times out after 30
seconds.
Troubleshooting
our device is e uipped ith a sel diagnostic tool call er ormance hec This tool can evaluate your device or certain errors t
also allo s you to share ey device settings ith your rovider se er ormance hec hen directed y your provider
The table below lists some of the problems you may experience with your device and possible solutions to those problems.
Problem
hy t Happened
hat To
o
Nothing happens
when you apply
power to the device.
The backlights on
the buttons do not
light.
There s no po er
at the outlet or the
device is unplugged.
you are using
po er chec the outlet and veri y that the device is properly
plugged in Ma e sure there is po er availa le at the outlet Ma e sure the
power cord is connected correctly to the power supply and the power supply
cord is securely connected to the device s po er inlet the pro lem continues to
occur contact your home care provider eturn oth the device and po er supply
to your provider so they can determine i the pro lem is ith the device or po er
supply.
you are using
po er ma e sure your
po er cord and attery adaptor
ca le connections are secure hec your attery t may need recharged
or replaced the pro lem persists chec the
cord s use ollo ing the
instructions supplied ith your
cord The use may need to e replaced the
pro lem still occurs contact your home care provider
The air o does not
turn on.
There may be a
problem with the
blower.
Ma e sure the device is po ered correctly Ma e sure the Home screen appears on
the user inter ace ress the Therapy utton on top o the device to start air o
the air o does not turn on there may e a pro lem ith your device ontact
your home care provider for assistance.
The device s display
is erratic.
The device has
been dropped or
mishandled or
the device is in
an area with high
lectromagnetic
nter erence ( M )
emissions.
nplug the device eapply po er to the device the pro lem continues relocate
the device to an area ith lo er M emissions (a ay rom electronic e uipment
such as cellular phones cordless phones computers T s electronic games hair
dryers etc ) the pro lem still occurs contact your home care provider or
assistance.
The Ramp feature
does not work when
you press the Ramp
button.
Your home care
provider did not
prescribe Ramp
or you or your
therapy pressure is
already set to the
minimum setting.
amp has not een prescri ed or you discuss this eature ith your home care
provider to see if they will change your prescription.
your provider has ena led amp ut the eature still does not or chec the
current pressure setting on the Therapy screen. If the therapy pressure is set to the
minimum setting ( cm H2O) or the amp starting pressure is the same as the
therapy pressure the amp eature ill not or Ma e sure that the ramp time
setting is >0.
The air o is
much warmer than
usual.
The air filters may
be dirty. The device
may be operating
in direct sunlight or
near a heater.
lean or replace the air filters
The temperature of the air may vary somewhat based on your room temperature.
Ma e sure that the device is properly ventilated eep the device a ay rom
edding or curtains that could loc the o o air around the device Ma e sure
the device is a ay rom direct sunlight and heating e uipment
using the humidifier ith the device chec the humidifier settings e er to the
humidifier instructions to ma e sure the humidifier is or ing properly
the pro lem continues contact your home care provider
The air o pressure
feels too high or too
low.
The Tubing type
setting may be
incorrect.
Ma e sure the Tu ing type setting ( or ) matches the tu ing that you are using
( hilips espironics
or
mm tu ing)
you are using the Heated Tu ing this setting ill e H and you cannot change
it.
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Problem
hy t Happened
hat To
o
Tube Temperature is
turned on in Setup
screen but Heated
Tubing is not warm.
Incorrect power
supply is being
used.
Ma e sure the
po er supply is eing used or a compati le attery or
cable is being used.
m having di ficulty
ad usting the heated
humidifier setting
or the heated tube
temperature setting.
The blower is
not turned on or
the humidifier or
heated tube is not
fully connected.
The humidifier setting and tu e temperature settings can only e ad usted rom the
Therapy ON display screen onfirm that the lo er is turned on and that the
settings are visi le on the right side o the screen then ad ust to desired com ort
the lo er is on ut the humidifier settings are not displayed on the Therapy ON
screen then unplug the device onfirm that the humidifier and or heated tu e
electrical contacts are not o structed or damaged Then reconnect the humidifier
and or heated tu e and reconnect the device s po er supply Turn the lo er on
i the settings are still not visi le contact your provider or assistance
The water in the
water chamber runs
out before morning.
ater cham er
was not full at start
o session Mas
leak is excessively
high. The ambient
conditions are very
dry/cool.
nder most conditions a ull ater cham er should last or a typical sleep
session Ho ever many actors impact ater consumption including the am ient
temperature and humidity in your edroom your humidifier or heated tu e
settings the level o mas lea and the duration o your sleep session
irst ma e sure that the ater cham er is filled to the ma imum fill line at the start
o your sleep session hec that your mas is fitted properly and ad ust as needed
to reduce mas lea to normal levels ou may use the hec Mas it unction
to evaluate your mas fit lso confirm that the device humidifier humidifier
seals and tube are connected properly and not leaking. You may also choose to
lo er your humidifier and or heated tu e settings or change the humidification
mode rom i ed to daptive humidification mode to increase the time that your
humidifier ater ill last
I hear a leak or
whistling sound
coming from my
therapy device or
humidifier (not
related to mask
leak).
The therapy device
air inlet may be
obstructed. The
humidifier or
tube is not fully
connected. The
humidifier seals are
not fully seated or
are missing.
hec therapy device air inlet is not o structed and filters are clean and properly
inserted onfirm that the device humidifier and tu e are connected properly and
not lea ing onfirm that the humidifier lid seal and dry o seal are present and
properly seated i needed gently press around the perimeter o the seals to reseat
them.
I accidentally spilled
water into my
humidifier asin
The water
chamber has been
filled eyond the
ma imum fill line
small amount o ater spilled in the asin o the humidifier ill not harm your
device small spill in the humidifier ill evaporate under normal humidifier use
Ho ever too much ater in the humidifier asin could spill over the humidifier lid
hinge and might damage your furniture.
isconnect po er rom the device emove the ater cham er pour out any
e cess ater until the ater level is at or elo the ma imum fill line and set the
cham er aside Separate the humidifier rom the therapy device and pour out the
spilled ater Once the heater plate has cooled ipe the inside o the humidifier
ith a paper to el or so t cloth needed dry the underside o the humidifier and
confirm that your ta le top is dry econnect the humidifier and po er supply and
reinstall the water chamber.
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Accessories
There are several accessories availa le or your reamStation system such as a Humidifier ellular Modem
i i ccessory or a in Module ontact your home care provider or additional in ormation on the availa le
accessories
hen using optional accessories al ays ollo the instructions enclosed ith the accessories
Caution: ins o connectors should not e touched onnections should not e made to these connectors
unless S precautionary procedures are used recautionary procedures include methods to prevent uild up
o electrostatic charge (e g air conditioning humidification conductive oor coverings non synthetic clothing)
discharging one s ody to the rame o the e uipment or system or to earth or a large metal o ect and onding
onesel y means o a rist strap to the e uipment or system or to earth
Adding a Humidifier with or without Heated Tubing
ou can use the heated humidifier and the heated tu e ith your device They are availa le rom your home care
provider
humidifier may reduce nasal dryness and irritation y adding moisture to the air o
Warning: or sa e operation the humidifier must al ays e positioned elo the reathing circuit connection
at the mas The humidifier must e level or proper operation
Note: e er to the humidifier s instructions or complete setup in ormation
Using the SD Card
The DreamStation system comes with an SD card inserted in the SD card slot on the side of the device to record
information for the home care provider. Your home care provider may ask you to periodically remove the SD card
and send it to them for evaluation.
Using the DreamStation Link Module
The in Module is a le to receive o imetry data and trans er it to the therapy device or home use or in a la oratory
setting or use in a la oratory setting the in Module also includes an S
(or
) port to allo remote
control of the DreamStation Sleep Therapy Device by a personal computer.
Note: lease consult the instructions that accompany the in Module or installation and removal
Note: There are no SpO2 alarms available.
Note: Oximetry data is not displayed.
To clean the module remove the module rom the therapy device ipe the outside o the device ith a cloth
slightly dampened with water and a mild detergent. Let the device dry completely before reinstalling into the
therapy device.
Dispose of the module following the same disposal instructions for your therapy device.
Warnings:
you notice any une plained changes in the per ormance o this device i it has een dropped or mishandled
i ater is spilled into the enclosure or i the enclosure is ro en discontinue use ontact your home care
provider.
epairs and ad ustments must e per ormed y hilips espironics authori ed service personnel only
nauthori ed service could cause in ury invalidate the arranty or result in costly damage
o not use any accessories detacha le parts and materials not recommended y hilips espironics
Incompatible parts or accessories can result in degraded performance.
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Adding Supplemental Oxygen
Oxygen can be added to the patient circuit. Please note the warnings listed below when using oxygen with the device.
Warnings:
hen using o ygen ith this system the o ygen supply must comply ith local regulations or medical o ygen
O ygen supports com ustion O ygen should not e used hile smo ing or in the presence o an open ame
hen using o ygen ith this system a hilips espironics ressure alve must e placed in line ith the patient
circuit et een the device and the o ygen source The pressure valve helps prevent the ac o o o ygen rom
the patient circuit into the device hen the unit is o ailure to use the pressure valve could result in a fire ha ard
Note: e er to the pressure valves instructions or complete setup in ormation
hen using o ygen ith this system turn the device on e ore turning on the o ygen Turn the o ygen o
before turning the device off. This will prevent oxygen accumulation in the device.
o not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure o ygen source
Supplying DC Power to the Device
hilips espironics
po er cord can e used to operate this device in a stationary recreational vehicle oat
or motor home n addition a hilips espironics
attery adapter ca le hen used ith a
po er cord
allo s the device to e operated rom a
ree standing attery
Caution: l ays ensure that the
po er cord securely fits into your therapy device prior to use ontact
your home care provider or hilips espironics to determine i you have the appropriate
cord or your
specific therapy device
Caution: hen
po er is o tained rom a vehicle attery the device should not e used hile the vehicle s
engine is running. Damage to the device may occur.
Caution: Only use a hilips espironics
o er ord and attery dapter a le se o any other system
may cause damage to the device.
e er to the instructions supplied ith the
po er cord and adapter ca le or in ormation on ho to operate
the device using
po er
Traveling with the System
hen traveling the carrying case is or carry on luggage only The carrying case ill not protect the system i it is put
through checked baggage. traveling ith the optional humidifier do not travel ith ater in the ater tan
or your convenience at security stations there is a note on the ottom o the device stating that it is medical
e uipment and is suita le or airline use t may e help ul to ring this manual along ith you to help security
personnel understand the DreamStation device.
you are traveling to a country ith a line voltage di erent than the one you are currently using a di erent po er
cord or an international plug adaptor may e re uired to ma e your po er cord compati le ith the po er outlets
o the country to hich you are traveling ontact your home care provider or additional in ormation
Airline Travel
The device is suita le or use on airlines hen the device is operating rom an
or
po er source
Note: t is not suita le or airline use ith any o the modems or humidifiers installed in the unit
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Cleaning the Device
Warning: To avoid electrical shoc al ays unplug the po er cord rom the all outlet e ore cleaning the device
O NOT immerse the device in any uids
nplug the device and ipe the outside o the device ith a cloth slightly dampened ith ater and a mild
detergent. Let the device dry completely before plugging in the power cord.
2. Inspect the device and all circuit parts for damage after cleaning. Replace any damaged parts.
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters
nder normal usage you should clean the reusa le lue pollen filter at least once every t o ee s and replace it
ith a ne one every si months The light lue ultra fine filter is disposa le and should e replaced a ter
nights o
use or sooner i it appears dirty O NOT clean the ultra fine filter
Caution: irty inlet filters may cause high operating temperatures that may a ect device per ormance egularly
e amine the inlet filters as needed or integrity and cleanliness
This device has an automatic air filter reminder very
days the device ill display a message reminding you to
chec your filters and replace them as directed
Note: This message is a reminder only The device does not detect the per ormance o the filters nor does it
recogni e hen a filter has een cleaned or replaced
the device is operating stop the air o
isconnect the device rom the po er source
emove the filter(s) rom the device e er to the nstalling eplacing the ir ilters section o this manual
amine the filter(s) or cleanliness and integrity
To clean the reusa le lue pollen filter first detach the light lue ultra fine filter i applica le and set aside or
dispose o as needed Then ta e the reusa le filter to the sin turn it upside do n and run arm tap ater
through the hite filter media to rinse a ay any de ris Ne t lightly sha e the filter to remove as much ater as
possi le llo the filter to air dry completely e ore reinstalling it the reusa le lue pollen filter is torn replace
it (Only hilips espironics supplied filters should e used as replacement filters )
the light lue ultra fine filter is dirty or torn replace it
einstall the filters e er to the nstalling eplacing the ir ilters section o this manual
Caution: Never install a et filter into the device ou must ensure su ficient drying time or the cleaned filter
Cleaning the Tubing
lean the e i le tu ing e ore first use and daily isconnect the e i le tu ing rom the device or the
or
mm e i le tu ing gently ash the tu ing in a solution o arm ater and a mild detergent inse
thoroughly. Air dry. Inspect the tubing for damage or wear. Discard and replace if necessary.
Note: e er to the humidifier manual or the instructions on ho to clean the heated tu e
Service
The device does not re uire routine servicing
Warning: you notice any une plained changes in the per ormance o this device i it is ma ing unusual or harsh
sounds i it has een dropped or mishandled i ater is spilled into the enclosure or i the enclosure is ro en
disconnect the po er cord and discontinue use ontact your home care provider
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Additional Notices
Notice:
The Bluetooth® ord mar and logos are registered trademar s o ned y luetooth S
nc and
any use of such marks by Philips Respironics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
Notice:
The DreamStation Therapy Device transmits data between the therapy device and a mobile
device ut it does not store any o your personal data This connection et een the therapy
device and a mobile device is encrypted.
Notice:
This device contains a
certified Bluetooth radio module (located on the main board).
Only the co location o this Bluetooth radio ith the radio transceivers o the reamStation
ccessory and ellular Modem has een
approved and is permitted
i i
or compliance ith
e posure guidelines a minimum distance o
cm et een the i i
ccessory or the ellular Modem and the user s ody should e maintained during operation o one
of those accessories together with the DreamStation.
Notice:
THO
Notice:
THO
is the
o the
certified Bluetooth module contained in this device.
Notice:
se o non original manu acturer approved accessories may violate your local
guidelines and should be avoided.
Notice:
This device complies ith part
o the
ules Operation is su ect to the ollo ing t o
conditions ( ) This device may not cause harm ul inter erence and ( ) this device must accept
any inter erence received including inter erence that may cause undesired operation
e posure
This e uipment has een tested and ound to comply ith the limits or a lass digital device
pursuant to art
o the
ules These limits are designed to provide reasona le protection
against harm ul inter erence in a residential installation This e uipment generates uses and can
radiate radio re uency energy and i not installed and used in accordance ith the instructions
may cause harm ul inter erence to radio communications Ho ever there is no guarantee that
inter erence ill not occur in a particular installation this e uipment does cause harm ul
inter erence to radio T reception or other devices hich can e determined y turning the
e uipment on and o the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter erence y one or more
o the ollo ing measures
eorient or relocate the receiving antenna (on the radio T
or other device)
ncrease the separation et een the e uipment and receiver
onnect the e uipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent rom that to hich the receiver is
connected.
onsult the dealer o the device or help
Notice:
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ny changes or modifications made to the device that are not e pressly approved y espironics
may void the user s authority to operate the e uipment
Specifications
Environmental
Operating Temperature
to
(
to
)
Storage Temperature
to
( to
)
elative Humidity (operating storage)
to
(non condensing)
tmospheric ressure
to
a(
m
t)
Physical
imensions
cm (
eight ( evice ith po er supply)
H)
g(
ppro imately
l s)
Service Life
The e pected service li e o the reamStation Therapy evice and in Module is years
Standards Compliance This device is designed to con orm to the ollo ing standards
eneral e uirements or asic Sa ety and ssential er ormance o Medical lectrical
SO
Sleep pnea reathing Therapy uipment
N
lectromagnetic ompati ility
T
O
section
category M mission o adio re uency nergy
uipment
IEC 60601-1 Classification
Type o rotection gainst lectric Shoc
lass
egree o rotection gainst lectric Shoc Type
egree o rotection against ngress o
ater
evice rip roo
in Module rip roo
po er supply rip roo
Mode o Operation ontinuous
uipment
pplied art
Electrical
o er onsumption ( ith
po er supply)
Note: o er supply is part o the medical electrical e uipment
o er onsumption
uses There are no user replacea le uses
H
Radio Specifications
Operating re uency ange
Ma imum Output o er
Modulation
MH
d m
S
S
S
Intake Port Filters
ollen ilter
olyester
ficient
micron si e
ltra fine ilter
lended Synthetic i er
ficient
micron si e
Declared Dual-Number Noise Emissions Values n accordance ith SO
The
eighted sound pressure level is
evice
d ( ) ith and uncertainty o d ( )
evice ith Humidifier
d ( ) ith and uncertainty o d ( )
The
eighted sound po er level is
evice
d ( ) ith an uncertainty o d ( )
evice ith Humidifier
d ( ) ith an uncertainty o d ( )
Note: alues determined according to noise test code given in SO
standards SO
and SO
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using the asic
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Pressure Accuracy
ressure ncrements
to
cm H2O (in
cm H2O increments)
Ma imum static pressure accuracy according to SO
Pressure
Static Accuracy
cm H2O
10 cm H2O
Static pressure accuracy has a measurement uncertainty of 1.20%
Ma imum dynamic pressure variation according to SO
Pressure
< 10 cm H2O
10 BPM
15 BPM
± 0.3 cm H2O
20 BPM
cm H2O
± 0.6 cm H2O
cm H2O
cm H2O
≥ 10.0 to 20 cm H2O
Dynamic pressure accuracy has a measurement uncertainty of 2.10%
cm H2O
Note: ll tests ere per ormed
mm heated tu e
ith and
ithout humidifier and
ith oth
mm standard tu e and
Maximum Flow Rate (typical)
Test pressures (cm H2O)
4.0
22 mm
tubing
8.0
16.0
20.0
Measured pressure at the patient
connection port (cm H2O)
Average flow at the patient
connection port (l/min)
15 mm
tubing
(heated
or non
heated)
12.0
160.0
Measured pressure at the patient
connection port (cm H2O)
Average flow at the patient
connection port (l/min)
Disposal
Separate collection or electrical and electronic e uipment per
accordance with local regulations.
irective
ispose o this device in
EMC Information
our unit has een designed to meet M standards throughout its Service i e ithout additional maintenance There is al ays
an opportunity to relocate your DreamStation Therapy Device within an environment that contains other devices with their own
un no n M ehavior you elieve your unit is a ected y locating it closer to another device simply separate the devices to
remove the condition.
Pressure and Flow Accuracy
The reamStation Therapy evice is designed to per orm ithin the pressure and o rate accuracies specified in the user manual
you suspect that the pressure and or o rate accuracy is a ected y M inter erence remove po er and relocate the device to
another area. If performance continues to be affected discontinue use and contact your home care provider.
SpO2 and Pulse Rate Accuracy
The DreamStation Therapy Device is designed to capture the SpO2 and ulse ate o imetry data ithin the accuracy specification
descri ed in the sensor manu acture s instructions or use hen hours o success ul o imetry data have een achieved the device
indicates this to the user y displaying O imetry ood Study
you suspect that your unit is a ected y M inter erence remove
power and relocate the device to another area. If performance continues to be affected discontinue use and contact your home care
provider.
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uidance and Manu acturer s eclaration lectromagnetic missions This device is intended or use in the electromagnetic
environment specified elo The user o this device should ma e sure it is used in such an environment
missions Test
ompliance
RF emissions
S
Group 1
RF emissions
S
lass
Harmonic emissions
lass
uidance
The device uses
energy only or its internal unction There ore its
emissions
are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic
e uipment
The device is suita le or use in all esta lishments including domestic esta lishments
and those directly connected to the pu lic lo voltage po er supply net or
oltage uctuations lic er emissions
omplies
mission o
T
O
ategory M
adio re uency nergy
Section
lectromagnetic nvironment
This device is suitable for use onboard commercial airplanes inside passenger cabin.
uidance and Manu acturer s eclaration lectromagnetic mmunity This device is intended or use in the electromagnetic
environment specified elo The user o this device should ma e sure it is used in such an environment
Immunity Test
lectrostatic
Test evel
ischarge ( S )
contact
lectrical ast Transient urst
Surge
oltage dips short
interruptions and voltage
variations on power supply
input lines
ompliance evel
contact
air
or po er supply lines
or supply mains
or input output lines
or input output lines
di erential mode
di erential mode
common mode
or common mode
(
T
cycle at
increments
dip in T) for
degree
(
T
cycle at
increments
(
T
seconds
NOT
T
H )
dip in
) for
30 A/m
Mains po er uality should e that o a typical
home or hospital environment.
Mains po er uality should e that o a typical
home or hospital environment.
dip in T) for
degree
(30% dip in UT) for
T
seconds
(
T
seconds
T
30 A/m
uidance
loors should e ood concrete or ceramic tile
oors are covered ith synthetic material the
relative humidity should be at least 30%.
air
(30% dip in UT) for
T
seconds
o er re uency (
magnetic field
lectromagnetic nvironment
dip in
Mains po er uality should e that o a typical
home or hospital environment. If the user of
the device re uires continued operation during
po er mains interruptions it is recommended
that the device be powered from an
uninterruptible power supply or a battery.
) for
T
o er re uency magnetic fields should e at
levels characteristic of a typical location in a
typical hospital or home environment.
is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.
uidance and Manu acturer s eclaration lectromagnetic mmunity This device is intended or use in the electromagnetic
environment specified elo The user o this device should ma e sure it is used in such an environment
Immunity Test
onducted
Test evel
rms
H to
MH
rms
mateur adio
ands et een
and
MH
Radiated RF
m
MH to
SM
H
ompliance evel
rms
H to
MH
rms
mateur adio
ands et een
and
MH
SM
H
lectromagnetic nvironment
uidance
orta le and mo ile
communications e uipment should e
used no closer to any part o the device including ca les than the
recommended 30 cm separation distance.
nter erence may occur in the vicinity o e uipment mar ed ith the
ollo ing sym ol
m
H
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Limited Warranty
Respironics, Inc. warrants that the system shall be free from defects of workmanship and materials and will perform in
accordance ith the product specifications or a period o t o ( ) years rom the date o sale y espironics nc to
the dealer the product ails to per orm in accordance ith the product specifications espironics nc ill repair
or replace – at its option – the defective material or part. Respironics, Inc. will pay customary freight charges from
Respironics, Inc. to the dealer location only. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse,
alteration, water ingress, and other defects not related to material or workmanship. The Respironics, Inc. Service
department shall examine any devices returned for service, and Respironics, Inc. reserves the right to charge an
evaluation fee for any returned device as to which no problem is found after investigation by Respironics, Inc. Service.
This warranty is non-transferable by unauthorized distributors of Respironics, Inc. products and Respironics, Inc.
reserves the right to charge dealers for warranty service of failed product not purchased directly from Respironics,
Inc. or authorized distributors.
espironics nc disclaims all lia ility or economic loss loss o profits overhead or conse uential damages hich
may be claimed to arise from any sale or use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or conse uential damages so the a ove limitation or e clusion may not apply to you
This warranty is given in lieu of all other express warranties. In addition, any implied warranties – including any
arranty o merchanta ility or fitness or the particular purpose are limited to t o years Some states do not allo
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights hich vary rom state to state
To exercise your rights under this warranty, contact your local authorized Respironics, Inc. dealer or contact
Respironics, Inc. at:
1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville, Pennsylvania 15668-8550
1120830
EN-DOM