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![T E C H N I C A L S E R V I C E S H5i™ function Tech Bulletin May 2010 Details Due to design changes introduced with the H5i, some patients may have doubts in regard to H5i function. In these instances, patients feel that the H5i is not heating. H5i heating Comparing H5i to H4i H4i H5i Constant heater plate temperature based on dial setting Constant moisture output. Heater plate temperature varies depending on ambient conditions, humidifier setting and air flow. Output of varying levels of moisture for a given dial setting based on ambient conditions Output of constant moisture level irrespective of ambient conditions Not software controlled Software controlled - if no flow is detected, the H5i will not heat Water levels The level of water left after use doesn’t give the best indication of unit function. As the H5i provides constant moisture output, it only uses the amount of water needed to get required level of moisture. If set at the same climate control temperature throughout the year, the H5i will use significantly less water during summer than it will during the winter. Confirming H5i function To confirm H5i function, complete the following procedure: 1 Disconnect ClimateLine tubing and remove the water tub. 2 Place your hand on the heater plate to assess the temperature of the H5i while it is not running. ! Warning Do not place hand on heater plate if H5i has been running in the 10 minutes prior to assessing the heater plate temperature - the heater plate may be hot! 3 Set the humidifier output to 6. 4 Put the unit into warm-up mode and allow it to run for one minute. 5 Place your hand above to the heater plate (without touching it) to confirm an increase in heater plate temperature. ! Warning Do not place hand on heater plate - the heater plate will be hot! 6 Press the dial for 3 seconds to enable cooling down mode. ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia Tel: +61 2 8884 1000 Fax: +61 2 8884 2000 ABN 30 003 765 142 Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.com Page 1 of 1 106113/1 10 05](https://images.bioclinicalservices.com.au/hp1KFEDEbzmezdNBBa3FNkXE/320w/ResMed%20-%20H5i%20function%20Technical%20Services%20May%202010%20Rev%201%20-%202010-05.png)
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T E C H N I C A L
S E R V I C E S
H5i™ function
Tech Bulletin May 2010
Details Due to design changes introduced with the H5i, some patients may have doubts in regard to H5i function. In these instances, patients feel that the H5i is not heating.
H5i heating Comparing H5i to H4i
H4i
H5i
Constant heater plate temperature based on dial setting
Constant moisture output. Heater plate temperature varies depending on ambient conditions, humidifier setting and air flow.
Output of varying levels of moisture for a given dial setting based on ambient conditions
Output of constant moisture level irrespective of ambient conditions
Not software controlled
Software controlled - if no flow is detected, the H5i will not heat
Water levels The level of water left after use doesn’t give the best indication of unit function. As the H5i provides constant moisture output, it only uses the amount of water needed to get required level of moisture. If set at the same climate control temperature throughout the year, the H5i will use significantly less water during summer than it will during the winter. Confirming H5i function To confirm H5i function, complete the following procedure: 1 Disconnect ClimateLine tubing and remove the water tub. 2 Place your hand on the heater plate to assess the temperature of the H5i while it is not running.
!
Warning Do not place hand on heater plate if H5i has been running in the 10 minutes prior to assessing the heater plate temperature - the heater plate may be hot!
3 Set the humidifier output to 6. 4 Put the unit into warm-up mode and allow it to run for one minute. 5 Place your hand above to the heater plate (without touching it) to confirm an increase in heater plate temperature.
!
Warning
Do not place hand on heater plate - the heater plate will be hot!
6 Press the dial for 3 seconds to enable cooling down mode.
ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia Tel: +61 2 8884 1000 Fax: +61 2 8884 2000 ABN 30 003 765 142 Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.com Page 1 of 1
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