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User Manual
CHAPTER 10: ACCESSORIES
10.1 ADDING A HUMIDIFIER
 e REMstar Heated Humidifi er, REMstar Passover Humidifi er, and H2 Heated Humidifi er are available
from your health care professional.  e humidifi ers may reduce nasal dryness and irritation by adding
moisture (and heat, if applicable) to the airfl ow.
CAUTION: For safe operation, the humidifi er must always be positioned below the circuit
connection at the mask and the air outlet on the device.  e humidifi er must be level for
proper operation.
Refer to the humidifi er instructions for complete setup information.
10.2 ADDING OXYGEN TO THE DEVICE
Oxygen may be added to the mask connection. Please note the warnings listed below when using oxygen
with the device.
WARNING: If you are using oxygen, your device must be equipped with the Respironics Pressure Valve
(Part number 302418). Failure to use the Pressure Valve could result in a fi re hazard.
WARNING: Oxygen accelerates fi res. Keep the device and the O
2
containers away from heat, open
fl ames, any oily substance, or other sources of ignition. Do not smoke in the area near the
device or the O
2
container.
WARNING: When using oxygen with your device, the oxygen supply must comply with the local
regulations for medical oxygen.
WARNING: When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning the oxygen on.
Turn the oxygen off before turning the device off .  is will prevent oxygen accumulation
in the device.