2010-8403CE Rev C
6
September 2013
The device must be switched off and discon-
nected from its power source when alcohol
based solutions are used.
a. The following minimum guidelines must
be observed
•
Humidifi er
: (If prescribed by a physician)
Clean according to the manufacturer's
instructions. If no instructions are provided,
do the following:
Daily
• Empty the water from the humidifi er.
• Rinse the humidifi er fl ask under running
water
• Fill humidifi er up to the mark with water
per the manufacturer's recommendations.
Regularly
•
Disinfect the humidifi er parts by immersing
them in a disinfection solution. (In general
we recommend using a solution of 1 part
vinegar diluted with 10 parts water).
•
Rinse and dry.
• Check that the humidifi er lid seal is in
good condition
• Oxygen tubing and nasal cannula
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
b. For each new patient
Follow the instructions from the humidifi er
manufacturer. The
Mark 5 Nuvo Lite
must be
cleaned and disinfected as per the above instruc-
tions. The cabinet air fi lter should be washed
or replaced. The entire oxygen administration
circuit (oxygen therapy nasal cannula, etc.) must
be changed.
4.3. Maintenance
No special maintenance needs to be carried
out by the patient.
Your equipment supplier
performs periodic maintenance operations to
assure continued reliable service from the
Mark
5 Nuvo Lite
.
5. USEFUL INFORMATION
5.1. Accessories and spare parts
The accessories used with the
Mark 5 Nuvo
Lite
must:
•
be oxygen compatible.
•
be biocompatible.
•
comply with the requirements of the FDA
Quality System Regulations or the 93/42/
EEC European Directive as appropriate.
The connectors, tubes, nasal cannula, or masks
must be designed for oxygen therapy usage.
The accessories with a
Nidek Medical
part
number reference, or included in the set of
accessories supplied with the device, comply
with these requirements.
Contact your equipment supplier to obtain these
accessories.
NOTE:
The use of certain administration
accessories which are not specifi ed for use with
this concentrator may reduce its performance
and void the manufacturer’s responsibility (ISO
8359).
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
IF PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN
Humidifi er:
Ref: 9012-8774
Cannula with 2 m (7 ft) tubing:
Ref: 9012-8780
Extension Tubing 7.7 m (25ft):
Ref: 9012-8781
Tubing Adapter:
Ref: 9012-8783
The items listed above are available from
Nidek Medical Products, Inc.
