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5. Connect the water bag
Attach the sterile water bag to the hanging bracket 50 cm
above the Airvo 3. Remove the spike from the chamber bracket and push the
bag spike into the fi tting at the bottom of the bag.
Open the vent cap on the side of the bag spike.
Caution
Only use USP sterile/distilled water, suitable for inhalation, to fi ll the water
chamber. Adding other substances can adversely aff ect the humidifi er and
therapy delivered.
6. Check the water level
Check that water fl ows into the chamber and remains below the maximum
water-level line.
The chamber will automatically maintain the correct water level until the
water bag is empty.
Caution
Do not use the MR290 auto-fi ll chamber if the water level rises above the
maximum water-level line. This may lead to water entering the patient’s
airway.
7. Install the breathing tube
Connect the breathing tube by lining up the pins on top of the Airvo 3,
pushing down until you hear a click and the tube locks into place.
To remove the breathing tube, squeeze the sides of the connector and pull
up.
Warnings
To avoid burns:
Do not use an insulating sleeve or any similar accessories which are not
recommended by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.
Note
Make sure the outlet elbow is installed in the Airvo 3 before attaching the
heated breathing tube.
See step 2 “Connect the outlet elbow (if applicable)” above.