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24  Cleaning and maintenance Sefam S.Box
Cleaning and maintenance
Make sure that the patient follows carefully the instructions given in this chapter.
The patient should refer to the user guide for instructions on maintenance for the mask, the
breathing tube, the S.Box heated tube with ATC and the communicating accessory.
WARNING:
Unplug the device from the power supply. Always remove the breathing tube and the humidifier chamber from
the device before cleaning.
CAUTION:

For cleaning, only use materials suited for this purpose.

Do not use aggressive detergent, scouring sponge or hard bristle brush.
Daily
Humidifier chamber (if humidifier is installed):

Remove the humidifier chamber:
o
To remove the humidifier chamber from the device, press the button to unlock the
humidifier chamber and at the same time, pull the humidifier chamber using the
integrated handle.
o
Put the humidifier chamber away from the device and pull the opening clip upwards to
release the upper part of the chamber. Empty the water if any.

Rinse with clean water.

Allow to dry by draining, away from the sun.
 Re-install the humidifier chamber, once it is dry.
o
Fill the bottom part of the humidifier chamber, then press down on the upper part to close
the chamber and lock it.
o
Place the humidifier chamber back on the heater plate, hinge side towards the inside of
the machine, and push it against the device until you hear a "click".
Weekly
Humidifier chamber (if humidifier is installed):
 Remove the humidifier chamber:
o
To remove the humidifier chamber from the device, press the button to unlock the
humidifier chamber and at the same time, pull the humidifier chamber using the
integrated handle.
o
Put the humidifier chamber away from the device and pull the opening clip upwards to
release the upper part of the chamber. Empty the water if any.
 Clean the different parts of the chamber with warm water and a mild detergent (e.g. using 3
drops of dishwashing liquid diluted in water).

Rinse thoroughly with water to remove any trace of detergent.

Allow to dry by draining, away from the sun.

Re-install the humidifier chamber, once it is dry.
o
Fill the bottom part of the humidifier chamber, then press down on the upper part to close
the chamber and lock it.
o
Place the humidifier chamber back on the heater plate, hinge side towards the inside of
the machine, and push it against the device until you hear a "click".