MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. DO NOT remove outer case of this unit. All disassembly and maintenance of this unit MUST BE done by a qualified Invacare Dealer.
CLEANING THE OUTER CASE
WARNING
UNPLUG unit before cleaning. DO NOT submerge in water to clean. Clean outer case with damp cloth.
CLEANING THE NEBULIZER
NOTE - IRC1192 ONLY: With proper maintenance your nebulizer should last 30 days. Since the nebulizer is disposable, it is recommended that an extra nebulizer be kept at all times.
NOTE - IRC1192D ONLY: With proper maintenance your Durable Sidestream nebulizer should last for one (1) year.
NOTE: Clean the Nebulizer after every use and at least once a day.
NOTE - IRC 1192D ONLY: Durable Sidestream nebulizer is dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Your physician and/or a Invacare Dealer may specify certain cleaning procedures. If so, follow their recommendations. If not, clean according to the following instructions:
1.Remove the nebulizer and mouthpiece from the tubing.
2.Disassemble nebulizer chamber by turning counterclockwise and separating.
3.Fill two (2) plastic containers or bowls:
A.Washing: Hot water/detergent solution.
B.Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one [1] part vinegar to
three [3] parts water).
4.Thoroughly clean the nebulizer and mouthpiece in hot water/ detergent solution.
5.Remove from the water/detergent solution and rinse with clear hot tap water.
6.Soak in hot water/vinegar solution for 30 minutes.
7.Rinse with hot tap water again and air dry thoroughly.
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