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CARING FOR YOUR DEVILBISS OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

Note– Use no lubricants, oils or grease.

WARNING

Before attempting any cleaning procedures, turn the unit “Off.” Oxygen Humidifier (reusable bottles)

If your physician has prescribed humidification, clean your humidifier bottle daily. Follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. If no cleaning instructions were supplied, follow these steps:

1.Wash the humidifier in a solution of hot water and dishwashing detergent (Figure 7).

2.Soak the humidifier in a solution of one part white vinegar to three parts hot water for 30 minutes (Figure 8). This solution acts as a germicidal agent.

3.Rinse thoroughly with hot tap water and refill with distilled water (Figure 9) for use. Do not overfill.

Cannula, Mask, and Tubing

Clean and replace the cannula, mask, and tubing as instructed by your Sunrise Medical/DeVilbiss provider.

Air Filter and Oxygen Outlet Connector

The air filter and connector should be cleaned at least once a week. To clean, follow these steps:

1.Remove the air filter, located on the back of the unit. Remove the oxygen outlet con- nector (if used).

2.Wash in a solution of warm water and dishwashing detergent (Figure 10).

3.Rinse thoroughly with warm tap water and towel dry. The filter should be completely dry before reinstalling.

CAUTION– To prevent product damage, do not attempt to operate the unit without the air fil- ter or while the filter is still damp.

Exterior Cabinet

WARNING

To avoid electric shock, do not remove the concentrator cabinet. The cabinet should only be removed by a qualified Sunrise Medical/DeVilbiss technician. Do not apply liquid directly to the cabinet or utilize any petroleum-based solvents or cleaning agents.

Clean the concentrator exterior cabinet by using a damp cloth or sponge with a mild house- hold cleaner and wipe it dry.

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