It is recommended that the nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask are thoroughly cleaned with hot
water after each use and cleaned with a mild detergent after the last treatment of the day. If your
physician or respiratory therapist specifies a different cleaning procedure, follow their
instructions.
Rinsing (after each treatment):
1. Disconnect the air tube, nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask.
2. Gently twist the nebulizer to open it.
3. Rinse the nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask with water.
4. Dry them with clean soft towel or let it air dry.
5. Reassemble the nebulizer when completely dry and put these parts in a dry, sealed
container.
Disinfections:
Please follow the following steps to disinfect your nebulizer unless otherwise specified by your
physician. It is suggested that the unit is disinfected after the last treatment of the day.
1. Use one part white vinegar with three parts distilled water. Make sure mixed solution is
enough to submerge the nebulizer, mouthpiece, and mask.
2. Complete Rinsing Steps 1-3.
3. Wash nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask in warm water and a mild detergent. Then wash them
in hot tap water.
4. Submerge these parts in the vinegar and water solution for thirty minutes.
5. Complete Rinsing Steps 3-5.
Cleaning the compressor:
1. Wipe daily with a damp cloth.
2. Do not use any powdered cleaners or soap pads which may damage the finish.
Filter change:
1. Do not use cotton or any other materials. Do not wash or clean the filter. Only use the filters
supplied by your distributor. And do not operate without a filter.
2. Change the filter every 30 days or when the filter turns gray.
3. Changing procedure:
a. Remove the filter cover
b. Replace the used filter with a new one.
c. Replace the filter cover.
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