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Maintenance
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8.1
General
Strictly observe all safety precautions, and perform only those maintenance tasks described in this manual. Refer
to
Use only original Condair replacement parts.
All maintenance work must be performed only by licensed personnel authorized by the customer. It is the
customer's responsibility to verify qualifications of the personnel.
The maintenance work may require removal of the cover on the unit. Refer to
"Removing and Installing the Door
.
The Ultrasonic Humidifier may need to be unplugged to safely maintain and operate on the unit. Refrain from
unpowering the unit (for more than 48 hours) unless it is deemed necessary, as unpowered units will not flush.
8.2
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Cleaning and disinfecting should be performed by authorized persons. Contact your Condair representative for
more details.
Refer to
for the general procedure and frequency of maintenance.
Disinfectants are mandatory, and must NOT produce toxic residue
. Observe all safety precautions
labeled on the disinfectants and cleaner.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the humidifier components!
Do NOT use solvents, aromatized, or halogenized hydrocarbons, or other harsh chemicals for
cleaning.
Do NOT use cleaning materials that could leave scratches on wet, plastic and metal surfaces of
the unit.
Do NOT use hard or metallic brushes to clean the unit.
Condair recommends the following:
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Avoid recontaminating the components. Use clean gloves (that are safe to use with the agents listed
below) when handling components and cleaning agents.
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For cleaning: dish washing soap
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For descaling: citric acid solution
Note:
pH 2, or 20g citric acid in 1 L water, or 0.18 lbs for every 1 gallon
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For disinfecting: 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, H
2
O
2
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At the end of each cleaning, allow the humidifier to fill and create mist for 2-3 minutes, then perform a full
drain cycle. This should be performed manually or through changing the demand signal (full demand to
mist; zero stop mist and allow to drain).
Condair provides a cleaning and disinfecting kit for the Ultrasonic Humidifier (P/N: 2594996)
IMPORTANT!
Avoid cleaning with hard or rough materials, such as steel wool, or metal brushes. Abrasions on
the surface of any components may prevent micro-organisms from being cleaned easily. Instead use a clean
cloth or soft brush.
Avoid materials that will leave particles behind.
Avoid using a hard, or metal (or otherwise abrasive) brush.
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