FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER
1 | Ensure that the humidifier is |
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| clean. |
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2 | Do not fill the humidifier with hot |
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| or chilled water - use room |
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| temperature water. |
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3 | Hold the humidifier upright and |
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| pour water through either the inlet |
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| or the outlet until it reaches the | Fill line |
| fill line (as shown opposite). | |
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4 | Fill the humidifier with fresh |
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| water every night. |
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CONNECTING THE FLOW GENERATOR
1Position your flow generator on top of the humidifier. The front of the flow generator should sit between the inlet and outlet of the humidifier.
1. | 2 Connect the short air tube from the | |
flow generator to the humidifier. | ||
| 3 Fit the wide end of the outlet | |
| connector onto the humidifier | |
4 Connect one | outlet and push it into place. | |
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end of the |
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long air | 3. | |
tubing to the | ||
outlet | 2. | |
connector, | ||
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and attach | ||
your mask to |
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the other end. |
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5Check that both the short and long air tubing are securely connected to the humidifier and the flow generator. The humidifier is now ready to use.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
DAILY
Clean the humidifier every day after you use it. Follow these steps:
1Ensure that the flow generator is switched off. Disconnect the short air tubing. Remove the outlet connector from the humidifier. Lift the flow generator off the humidifier.
2Drain any remaining water from the humidifier.
3Wash the humidifier, outlet connector, and air tubing in warm water, using a mild detergent. Do not use hot water. Partly fill the humidifier and shake vigorously.
4Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow the humidifier to air dry completely in a warm place (not in direct sunlight).
WEEKLY
Clean the humidifier thoroughly every week as follows:
1Soak the humidifier in a solution of one part vinegar and 3 parts warm water for 1 hour.
2Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow the humidifier to air dry completely in a warm place (not in direct sunlight).
CAUTION:
Do not use bleach,
Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over time and eventually crack.