ResMed HumidAire 3i - Manual (Page 12)

7 S TARTING AND S TOPPING T REATMENT
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4 Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet of your H UMID A IRE 3i
and the other end to your mask (D-4).
F
ILLING THE WATER CHAMBER
Please refer to the illustrations in section E of the illustration sheet.
!
WARNING
Take care when handling your HumidAire 3i. The water and the water chamber
base may both be hot. Allow ten minutes for the heater plate and any excess water
to cool.
1 Release the cover latch (E-1) and lift the cover until it rests in the upright position (E-2).
2 Remove the water chamber (E-3) and carefully fill it with fresh, clean water (E-4). Make
sure you keep the level of the water under the maximum water level mark (E-4a).
Always ensure that the water chamber is clean. See “Cleaning and Maintenance” on
page 10.
!
WARNING
Do not overfill the water chamber, as water may enter your flow generator and air
tubing.
!
CAUTION
Do not use any additives (eg, scented oils and perfumes). They may reduce the
humidification output of the HumidAire 3i and/or cause deterioration of the water
chamber materials.
3 Carefully place the filled water chamber into the humidifier docking station (E-5) and
latch the cover (E-6).
The H
UMID A IRE 3i is now ready for use.
S
TARTING AND
S
TOPPING
T
REATMENT
S TARTING YOUR T REATMENT
Please refer to the illustration in section F of the illustration sheet.
1 When your H UMID A IRE 3i is attached and the flow generator is powered, the
indicator light lights up on the H UMID A IRE 3i. A prompt for the Warm-Up feature
(not available on all models) may appear.
When activated, this feature allows the water to warm up before you start treatment.
2 If the Warm-Up feature is available, use it to pre-heat the water before starting your
treatment. Skip this step if you wish to start treatment immediately.
RAMP: 10min
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warmup
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