Operator's Manual
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Figure 54 – Humidifier Assembly
To disassemble the Humidifier:
1. Remove the humidifier bottle from the FLIGHT 50 Ventilator.
2. Open the humidifier bottle and remove the heat sink.
3. Remove the absorbent paper from the heat sink and discard.
4. Wash off any residual paper that remains on the heat sink with running
water.
To clean the Humidifier:
1. Wash both halves of the bottle and the heat sink in a warm detergent
solution using a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly with sterile water.
Do not use harsh abrasives on humidifier bottle or heat
sink.
2. Shake off excess water and place all parts on a clean towel to air dry. (Do
not heat or blow dry.)
To disinfect the Humidifier:
1. Soak in one part white vinegar to three parts of water.
2. Rinse thoroughly with sterile, distilled water.
3. Air dry.
Alternatively:
1. Soak in an approved chemical disinfectant such as a glutaraldehyde
solution (2%) following the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Rinse thoroughly with sterile, distilled water
3. Air dry.
