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CAUTION
When using a humidifier check the breathing system regularly for accumulated water.
Note: When the mask type is set to Trach, the Non-Vented Mask alarm will be automatically
enabled to alert you when the ResMed Leak Valve has no vent holes or when the vent
holes are blocked.
1 Connect the power cord.
2 Plug the free end of the power cord into a power outlet.
3 Connect the antibacterial filter firmly onto the air outlet of the device.
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Connect the external humidifier to the other side of the antibacterial filter.
*If not using an external humidifier, the HMEF can be connected to the ResMed Leak Valve
(at step 9).
5 Connect the air tubing to the external humidifier.
6 Connect the ResMed Leak Valve to the air tubing. Position the ResMed Leak Valve so that
air from the vent holes does not blow directly onto the patient's chest.
WARNING
Always set up the ResMed Leak Valve in the breathing circuit with the arrows and the
symbol pointing in the direction of air flow from the Stellar to the patient.
7 Select the mask type Tra c h (select Setup menu, then Clinical Settings, then Advanced
Settings).
8 Perform Learn Circuit (see “Setup menu: Options” on page 16).
9 If an external humidifier is not being used, you can connect the HMEF to the patient side
of the ResMed Leak Valve.
10 Connect the catheter mount.
** The ResMed Leak Valve or the HMEF can be connected to standardised tracheostomy
interfaces including connector pieces like catheter mounts.
The catheter mount and the external humidifier are not part of the ResMed component.
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Antibacterial filter
External
humidifier*
Air tubing
ResMed Leak Valve
Catheter mount**
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HMEF*
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AC locking clip
AC power cord
Learn Circuit
configuration
248705 Stellar 100 and 150 User Guide EUR1.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:40 AM