Accessories
Adding a
Humidifier
WARNING!
Contact
your home care provider for additional information on the
accessories available for the
REMstar
Plus system. When using
optional accessories, always follow the instructions enclosed with the
accessories.
The
REMstar
Heated
Humidifier
and
REMstar
Pass-over
Humidifier
are available from your home care
provider.
A humidifier may reduce
nasal
dryness and irritation by
adding moisture (and heat
if
applicable)
to the
airflow.
For
safe
operation, the humidifier
must
always
be
positioned
below
the
circuit connection at the
mask
and the air
outlet
on the device. The
humidifier
must
be level for proper operation.
Adding Oxygen
to
the System
Oxygen
may be added at the mask connection. Please
note
the warnings
listed
below when using oxygen
with
this device.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
When using oxygen
with
this
system,
the oxygen
supply
must
comply
with
the local regulations for medical oxygen.
When using oxygen
with
this
system,
a Respironics Pressure
Valve
(Part
number 302418)
must
be placed in-line
with
the
patient
circuit.
When using oxygen
with
this
system,
turn the device on before turning the
oxygen on.
Turn
the oxygen
off
before turning the device off. This will
prevent
oxygen accumulation in the device.
Oxygen accelerates fires. Keep the device and the oxygen container
away
from
heat,
open
flames, any
oily
substance, or other sources
of
ignition.
DO
NOT smoke in the area near the device or the oxygen container.
RFMstar
Plus
User
Manual O 13