Invacare PLATINUM 10L, User Manual

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Invacare® Platinum™10L Oxygen Concentrator
7.4 Humidifier Cleaning and Thermic
Disinfection
Clean and disinfect the oxygen humidifier daily to reduce
limestone deposits and eliminate possible bacterial
contamination. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer. If none are provided, follow these steps:
1. Wash humidifier in soapy water and rinse with a solution of ten
parts water and one part vinegar.
2. Rinse thoroughly with hot water.
3. Air dry thoroughly.
To limit bacterial growth, air dry the humidifier thoroughly
after cleaning when not in use. Refer to Set Up for use.
7.5 Cleaning and Disinfection Between Patients
WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
To prevent injury from infection or damage to
concentrator:
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Only qualified personnel should perform cleaning
and disinfection of the oxygen concentrator and
accessories between patients.
Follow these instructions to eliminate possible pathogen
exchange between patients due to contamination of
components or accessories. Preventive maintenance should
also be performed at this time if necessary.
1. Dispose of and replace all patient side accessories not suitable
for multiple patient use, including but not limited to:
•
Nasal Cannula and Tubing
•
Mask
•
Humidifier
2. Perform maintenance procedures described in this manual and
items on the Preventive Maintenance Checklist.
3. Check concentrator for possible external damage or signs that it
may require service or repair.
4. Ensure concentrator functions properly and all alarms are in
working order.
5. Before repackaging and distribution to new patient, ensure
packaging contents contain the concentrator and user manual.
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