6.Cleaning and Maintenance
PLEASE NOTE: The device should be cleaned as required.
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| • Remove the chamber by pushing down the finger guard and pulling out the chamber. |
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| • Pour out and discard the remaining water. |
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| • For standard (HC365) chambers, clean and wash with soapy water, then rinse and dry. |
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| • The extended life (HC360) chamber requires disassembly before cleaning. Push the base off the |
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•Soak the inside of the chamber for 10 minutes in a solution of one part white vinegar to two parts water and rinse well with distilled water.
5.MAINTENANCE
•Replace the air filter when it becomes significantly discoloured, at least once every three months or after 1000 hours machine run time. To do this, remove the filter holder from the back of the device as shown in Fig. 2. Ensure the vertical black line of the new filter is facing towards the device, and fit both back to the device.
•Replace the chamber if it is cracked, discoloured or scratched.
•Replace the heated breathing tube after 4000 hours usage or once per year. A damaged tube needs to be replaced immediately.
7.Setup Instructions
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When the chamber is fitted and filled, the device must remain upright, so that water cannot enter the enclosure.
1.Remove your device from its packaging.
2.Place the device on a low shelf or on the floor beside your bed, the unit needs to be placed below head height.
3.Remove water chamber from the packaging.
4.Remove the blue caps and discard them (Fig.1).
5.Fill the chamber up to the water filling line with distilled water only (Fig.2). Never fill the chamber through the heated breathing tube connector port. When moving your device, ensure that the water chamber is empty. Machine failure due to water damage is not covered by warranty.
6.To attach the water chamber to the device, press down the finger guard and slide the chamber on (Figs 3 and 4).
7.When the chamber is fitted correctly, the finger guard will click into place.
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8.One end of the heated breathing tube has a grey plastic connector. Lift the sleeve and slide connector on to the device. Push the sleeve down to lock (Figs 5, 6 and 7).
9.Connect the other end of the heated breathing tube to the mask.
10.Plug the device power cord into your household power socket.
11.Switch on the device by pressing the on/off button (Fig.8). The current ThermoSmart® Humidity setting is displayed.
12.For changing the setting refer to section 8 “Controls and Display”.
Your device is now ready for use.
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