SECTION
Connecting the Humidifier
(if so prescribed and only with Continuous Flow Mode)
WARNING
DO NOT use a humidifier while in Pulse Mode. DO NOT overfill humidifier.
DO NOT reverse the oxygen input and output connections. Water from the humidifier bottle will travel through the cannula back to the patient.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3 and FIGURE 6.4 on page 25.
NOTE: Connect the humidifier only if prescribed. Use the humidifier only in Continuous Flow Mode.
1.Remove cap from bottle.
2.Fill humidifier with distilled water to the level indicated by the manufacturer. Replace the humidifier cap and securely tighten.
Humidifier Bottle | Humidifier Bottle |
w/o Cap | |
with Cap |
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FIGURE 6.3 Filling the Humidifier
3.Attach the humidifier bottle adapter to the humidifier bottle by turning the wing nut on the humidifier bottle counterclockwise until it is securely fastened. See DETAIL “A” in FIGURE 6.4.
4.Place the humidifier bottle/adapter assembly in the outside pocket of the accessory bag. Attach the accessory bag to the pull cart as shown in FIGURE 6.4.
5.Rotate the bottle within the pocket so that the humidifier adapter hose is away from the body of the transportable oxygen concentrator.
6.Attach oxygen tubing from the humidifier bottle/adapter assembly to oxygen outlet connector on the concentrator. See DETAIL “B” in FIGURE 6.4.
7.Attach the cannula/patient supply tubing to the humidifier bottle outlet. See DETAIL “B” in FIGURE 6.4.
8.After assembly, ensure that oxygen is flowing through the cannula.
Invacare SOLO2™ | 24 | Part No 1156872 |
