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5. CLEANING
It is recommended that the nebulizer cup, T-connector and mouthpiece be thoroughly
cleaned with hot water after each use and cleaned with a mild detergent after the last
treatment of the day. If your physician or respiratory therapist specifies a different cleaning
procedure, follow their instructions.
Rinsing (after each treatment):
1.
Disconnect the air tube, nebulizer cup, T-connector, and mouthpiece.
2.
Gently twist the nebulizer cup to open it.
3.
Rinse the nebulizer cup, T-connector, and mouthpiece with water.
4.
Dry them with clean soft towel or let them air dry.
5.
Reassemble the nebulizer cup when completely dry and put these parts in a dry,
sealed container.
Disinfections:
Please follow the steps below to disinfect your nebulizer unless otherwise specified by your
physician. It is suggested that the unit is disinfected after the last treatment of the day.
1.
Use one part white vinegar with three parts distilled water. Make sure mixed solution is
enough to submerge the nebulizer cup, T-connector, and mouthpiece.
2.
Wash nebulizer cup, T-connector, and mouthpiece in warm water and a mild
detergent. Then wash them in hot tap water.
3.
Submerge these parts in the vinegar and water solution for thirty minutes.
4.
Complete by rinsing the nebulizer cup, T-connector, and mouthpiece.
Cleaning the compressor
1.
Wipe daily with a damp cloth.
2.
Do not use any powdered cleaners or soap pads, which may damage the finish.
Filter change
1.
Do not use cotton or any other materials. Do
not wash or clean the filter. Only use
filters supplied by your distributor. And do not operate without a filter.
2.
Change the filter every 30 days or when the filter turns gray.
3.
Changing procedure:
A.
Remove the filter cover
B.
Replace the used filter with a new one.
C.
Replace the filter cover.
