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FVC
7. Cleaning and Disinfection
7.1 Cleaning
After each use, it is necessary to clean the turbine.The specific cleaning method is
recommended as follows:
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Remove the reusable turbine from the main unit by rotating it counter-clockwise
and apply slight pressure with a finger from the bottom of the turbine to lift it out of
its housing. Immerse the turbine in a cold liquid solution and shake it so as to remove
any impurities. Leave the turbine immersed for the time specified in the instruction of
the solution. Shake off the excess water from the turbine and let it dry, position the
turbine vertically on a dry surface.
Note: If no detergent solution is available, clean the turbine in clean water.
7.2 Disinfection
Disinfect the enclosure of the main unit once a day or every time changes the
patient.The specific disinfection method is recommended as follows:
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Please shut down the machine when cleaning and do not connect the power supply.
Soak sterile medical gauze with 70% medicinal alcohol and wipe the shell of the main
unit. After cleaning, let it air dry. Do not put the device into water or other fluids.
Caution:
1) The main unit cannot be cleaned or soaked in clean water,so as to prevent water
from entering it.
2) Use sterile gauze to wipe the main unit and turbine.Keep them dry.
3) The residual disinfectant on the main unit shall be wiped with medical gauze to
ensure the next safe use.
4) Periodically check the inside of the turbine to ensure that there are no impurities,
such as hairs.Otherwise it may block the turbine and as a consequence influence
measurement accuracy.
5) To avoid irreparable damage to the reusable turbine please do not use any alcoholic
or oily detergent solutions, and do not immerge the turbine in hot water or hot liquids.
Do not place the turbine under a direct water jet or other liquid. If no detergent
solution is available, clean the turbine in clean water. Do not use compressed air to
clean the turbine.
6) After cleaning,keep this device in an environment that is dry and clean to avoid
pollution.
7) The disposable mouthpiece is not require to clean and disinfection,as it is supplied
clean in a sealed plastic bag.Suggest to dispose it after use.It is designed for single
user and single use.