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User Manual
Ch a p T e r 10: aC C e s s o r i e s
There are several accessories you can use with the device.
10.1 ad d i n g a hu m i d i fi e r
TheREMstarHeatedHumidier,REMstarPass-overHumidier,and
H2HeatedHumidierareavailablefromyourhomecareprovider.The
humidiersmayreducenasaldrynessandirritationbyaddingmoisture
(andheat,ifapplicable)totheairow.
CAUTION: Forsafeoperation,thehumidiermustalwaysbe
positioned below the circuit connection at the mask and
theairoutletonthedevice.Thehumidiermustbelevel
for proper operation.
Refertothehumidierinstructionsforcompletesetupinformation.
10.2 ad d i n g ox y g e n T o T h e de v i C e
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 BiPAP S/T must be
equipped with the Respironics Pressure Valve (Part
number 302418). Failure to use the Pressure Valve could
resultinarehazard.
WARNING: Oxygenacceleratesres.Keepthedeviceandthe
O
2
containersawayfromheat,open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. This will prevent oxygen
accumulation in the device.