Cleaning and Disinfecting, Daily, Weekly

CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE FLOW GENERATOR (FIGURE 2)

1.Place the humidifier securely on a level surface where it is to be used.

2.Position the flow generator on top of the humidifier be- tween the humidifier ports.

3.Push one (1) end of the shorter tubing onto the flow gen- erator outlet.

4.Push the other end of the shorter tubing onto the humidifier inlet port.

5.Push the longer tubing onto the humidifier outlet port.

6.Attach nasal mask to the other end of the longer tubing. Refer to and follow the instructions supplied with nasal mask.

7.Check that all tubing is securely connected to the humidifier. The humidifier is now ready for use.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

CAUTION

DO NOT use hot water.

DO NOT use bleach, chlorine-, alcohol-, or aro- matic-based solutions on the tubing or con- nector as these could cause deterioration of the materials.

DO NOT hang the tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over time and even- tually crack.

Daily

Clean the humidifier daily as follows:

1.Turn the sleep unit/flow generator switch OFF.

2.Disconnect all tubing from the sleep unit/flow generator, hu- midifier and patient nasal mask.

3.Use a mild detergent and wash the humidifier and tubing in warm water.

Flow Generator

Humidifier Outlet

Port

Longer

Tubing

Flow Generator	Humidifier
Outlet Shorter
Tubing	Humidifier
Nasal Mask	Inlet Port

FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO

THE FLOW GENERATOR

4.Partly fill the humidifier and shake vigorously.

5.Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let air dry.

Weekly

Disinfect the humidifier weekly as follows:

1.Soak the humidifier in a combination of disinfectant solu- tion and cold water for 30 minutes.

2.Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let air dry completely.

Periodically

CAUTION

DO NOT mix the vinegar and water solution with the disinfectant solution.

Calcium deposits may build up inside your humidifier over time. Remove periodically as follows:

1.Soak the humidifier and shorter tubing in a solution of one

(1) part vinegar and one (1) part warm water for 30 min- utes.

2.Rinse thoroughly with clean water until the smell of vin- egar has gone. Let air dry completely.

3.Drain any remaining water from the humidifier.

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