Cleaning and disinfection
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LEAKAGE TUBE SYSTEM
The tube system supplied is intended for use on one patient only. For reasons
of hygiene, clean the leakage tube weekly. To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the leakage tube from the mask and the device.
2. Seal the pressure measuring tube on both sides using the plugs,
so that no water can penetrate.
3. Clean the leakage tube with mild soapy water. Do not use any
other agents!
4. Rinse the leakage tube thoroughly with clear water.
5. Let the leakage tube dry completely in the air.
CLEANING THE OXYGEN SENSOR
When necessary, clean the oxygen sensor with a damp cloth. Before recon-
necting the oxygen sensor, leave it to dry completely in the air.
Do not use any cleaning solution and do not sterilize the oxygen sensor.
CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER
Clean or disinfect the AquaTREND uni humidi
fi
er according to the user’s
manual. When using other humidi
fi
ers, the manufacturer’s instructions
must be observed.
CHANGING THE BACTERIAL FILTER
The bacterial
fi
lter must be exchanged according to the manufacturer’s
stated intervals.
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