F&P Airvo 3, User Manual, Page: 39 / 216

A - 36 | Airvo 3 - USER MANUAL
English
Slide the disinfected outlet elbow into the slot above the chamber area
on the Airvo 3.
Push fi rmly on the front of the elbow until the elbow locks into place.
Note
Make sure the outlet elbow is installed in the Airvo 3 before attaching
the heated breathing tube.
8.3 Schedule for changing accessories
The Airvo 3 accessories must be changed according to the schedule below. All single-patient-use accessories must be disposed of after
the patient’s therapy to prevent cross-contamination. Replace accessories within the period shown below, or immediately if they are
damaged or discolored.
Accessory Maximum use
Optifl ow Junior interfaces 1 week, or 1 patient
(whichever comes fi rst)
Optifl ow+ / Optifl ow+ Duet interfaces
Optifl ow 3S interfaces
All AirSpiral tube and chamber kits
14 days
(7 days when using a nebulizer),
or 1 patient
(whichever comes fi rst)
Air fi lter 3 months or 1000 hours use
(whichever comes fi rst)
Outlet elbow 5 years or
50 washer-disinfector cycles
(whichever comes fi rst)
Battery*
2 years from fi rst use or 300 discharge
cycles (whichever comes fi rst)
Pulse oximetry accessories Refer to instructions for use supplied
with device.
* See Airvo 3 Technical Manual for instructions to change the battery.
8.4 Replacing the air fi lter
The Airvo 3 will display a message on startup when the air fi lter is due to be
replaced.
Begin by removing the old fi lter:
1. Raise the fi lter cover.
2. Push the fi lter removal tool down fi rmly onto the low-pressure oxygen inlet
port to get the removal tool to grip.
3. Hold down the air-fi lter release button.
4. Pull up on the fi lter removal tool to remove the fi lter.
5. Insert the new fi lter and push down on top of the fi tler until it clicks into place.
6. Lower the fi lter cover.
8.5 Servicing
The Airvo 3 does not require regular maintenance and contains no user serviceable parts. If the Medical
Equipment system is modifi ed from the specifi cation of the manufacturer, evaluation to the
requirements of 60601-1 standard is required. Refer to the Airvo 3 Technical Manual for product
acceptance checks, functional tests and spare parts. Contact your Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
representative if a fault develops or you are concerned the Airvo 3 is not operating correctly.