CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
The humidifier must be cleaned before each use.
1. Disconnect all tubing from the humidifier ports.
2. Disassemble the humidifier chamber by moving each of the slide latches
(Figure 6)
to the unlocked (
) position and separate the chamber lid from the chamber base.
3. If the o-ring seal needs to be removed from the chamber base, use a blunt instru-
ment to assist in removal. Use care to prevent cutting or stretching the o-ring during
removal.
NOTE–
The o-ring seal must be removed if using the dishwasher for cleaning.
4. Wash the tubing, o-ring seal, chamber lid and chamber base in a solution of warm
water and mild dishwashing detergent. Rinse the parts thoroughly and allow to air
dry before reusing.
Once the humidifier parts are clean and dry, reassemble the humidifier as follows:
1. Replace the o-ring into the o-ring groove along the edge of the chamber base. Ensure
that o-ring is positioned in the groove along the entire length.
2. Assemble the chamber lid to the chamber base by first ensuring that each of the
slide latches are in the unlocked (
) position
(Figure 6).
3. Place the chamber lid onto the chamber base and slide the six latches into the
locked (
) position
(Figure 7)
. Inspect the o-ring seal and verify that the o-ring
is properly seated.
4. Firmly reconnect the 15" connector tubing and the patient circuitry to the humidifier
ports.
NOTE–
The humidifier chamber lid and base are dishwasher safe if placed in the top rack of
the dishwasher. The tubing and o-ring seal are not dishwasher safe. It is recommend-
ed that the humidifier be washed separately and that the water temperature be at
least 130ºF (54ºC). Thoroughly rinse the chamber lid and base after removing from
the dishwasher and allow to air dry.
CAUTION–
Do not use any solutions that contain bleach, chlorine, alcohol, or aromatic-
based ingredients, including scented oils, to clean the humidifier assembly or
tubing. These solutions may reduce the life of the product. Do not place the
tubing or humidifier in direct sunlight, as they may harden and crack.
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Figure 7
Figure 6
