Troubleshooting; Technical Data - Lowenstein Medical prismaAQUA Gebrauchsanweisung

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4 Product description
4.1 Overview
A diagram of the individual parts can be found on the
fold-out page.
Key
1. Upper part of humidifier
2. Humidifier insert
3. Lower part of humidifier
4. Inlet opening
5. Outlet opening
6. Heater rod
4.2 Marks and symbols
Position Symbol Description
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Fill with water.
Humidifier is heating. Do not touch
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heater rod.
4.3 Symbols on the device ID plate
Do not dispose of device in domestic waste.
CE symbol (confirms that the product con-
forms to the applicable European direc-
tives).
32 V DC
32 V direct voltage
Application part type BF
IP protection class Degree of protection
IP22
against solid foreign bodies. Device is pro-
tected against drips.
>PC<
Material designation: polycarbonate
Date of manufacture (month/year)
Type:
Type designation: Device of the
WM100TH WM 100 TH type
Follow Instructions for Use.
SN
Serial number
5 Hygiene treatment
Clean - or in the clinical sphere disinfect - the humid-
ifier weekly. If necessary, descale the humidifier
"5.1 Descaling the humidifier"). Replace housing
parts if they are in poor condition (cracked). If the
therapy device or the humidifier have been used with-
out a bacteria filter, the specialist dealer must per-
form a professional hygiene treatment on change of
patient.
Risk of injury from hot heater rod!
During and shortly after operation, the heater rod is
hot and touching it can lead to burns.
⇒ Allow the heater rod to cool down completely.
1. Dismantling the humidifier (Fig. ).
2. Subject the humidifier to a hygiene treatment in
accordance with the table below. Sterilizing is not
permitted.
Part Cleaning Disinfecting
With hot water and deter- Disinfect by
Lower part gent. immersion
of Recommended: wash (recommended:
®
humidifier weekly in the top basket gigasept FF
of a dishwasher (max. boil for 5 minutes
65 °C).
Humidifier
If necessary: descale (see
Boil for 5 minutes
insert
5.1)
Disinfect by wiping
Upper part Wipe down: use water or (recommended:
®
of mild detergent; do not use terralin protect /
humidifier microfiber cloth perform advanced
Alcohol EP)
Disinfect by im-
mersion
(recommended:
®
gigasept FF
If necessary: descale (see Disinfect by
Heater rod
5.1) spraying
(recommended:
perform advanced)
or boil for
5 minutes
3. Rinse off parts with clean water and dry.
4. Perform a visual inspection.
5. If necessary: replace damaged parts.
6. Assembling the humidifier (Fig. ).
5.1 Descaling the humidifier
1. Remove the humidifier from the therapy device
(Fig. ).
(see
2. Dismantle the humidifier (Fig.
3. Pour 300 ml pure household vinegar (5 %
solution without additives) into the lower part of
the humidifier.
4. Put the humidifier insert in bowl of pure
household vinegar (5 % solution without
additives). Humidifier insert must be completely
covered with vinegar.
5. Leave vinegar to take effect for 1 hour.
6. Rinse off the lower part of the humidifier, the
heater rod and the humidifier insert with clean
water.
7. Carefully dry the lower part of the humidifier, the
heater rod and the humidifier insert.
8. Assemble the humidifier (see Fig.
5.2 Replacing the heater rod seal
(Fig. )
1. If necessary: allow the heater rod to cool down
completely.
) /
2. Unscrew the heater rod.
3. Replace the sealing ring.
4. Put the heater rod back in.
6 Function check
Carry out a function check after every hygiene treat-
ment and repair, but at least every 6 months.
1. Check housing parts for cracks and damage. If
necessary: replace damaged parts.
2. Fill humidifier with water up to the mark (see Fig.
or )
)
3. Check whether the humidifier has any leaks. If
necessary: replace damaged parts.
4. Fill humidifier with 200 ml water.
5. Connect the humidifier to the therapy device and
switch on.
6. Set heating capacity to the highest stage.
7. Check whether the humidifier is heating up.
8. If the humidifier does not heat up slightly after
10 minutes: contact your specialist dealer.
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Troubleshooting

Fault Cause
Humidifier stage
).
Humidifier
switched off.
does not
warm up.
Humidifier is faulty.
Heater rod seal is
faulty.
Humidifier insert is
not inserted
Humidifier is
correctly.
leaking.
Humidifier insert is
faulty.
Cracks in lower part
of humidifier.
Humidifier
Humidifier is empty.
switches off.
).
8 Servicing
If used in accordance with purpose
ed use") the humidifier requires no servicing. If used
and cleaned daily, the humidifier can be used for >
6 months.
9 Scope of supply
prismaAQUA, black - WM 29680
prismaAQUA, white - WM 29490
9.1 Accessories and replacement
parts
You can order accessories and replacement parts sep-
arately if necessary. You can order a current list on
the Internet or via your specialist dealer.

10 Technical data

Product class to 93/42/EEC
Dimensions
W x H x D in cm
Weight (without water)
Temperature range
operation
storage
Permitted humidity for operation and
storage
Air pressure range
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Remedy
Set humidifier stage.
Have humidifier
repaired.
Replace seal (see 5.2).
Insert humidifier insert
correctly.
Replace humidifier
insert.
Replace lower part of
humidifier.
Fill humidifier with
water.
(see "2.1 Intend-
IIa
14 x 13.5 x 18
0.6 kg
+5 °C to +37 °C
-25 °C to +70 °C
15 % to 93 %, no
condensation
600 hPa - 1100 hPa,
corresponds to an alti-
tude of 4000 m above
MSL