D-0128226-A – 2020/12
Air Fx Caloric Irrigator – Instructions for Use - US
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4.3 Daily
External surface of the device which is generally used by the healthcare professional is to be cleaned
daily with recommended cleaning solution (refer section 4. 1. 2).
Cleaning procedure:
Wipe off the external surface with a disposable, clean, non-linting cloth which is
damped in the cleaning solution until all visible soil is removed. Ensure that moisture doen’t enter the
critical areas of device.
Cleaning solution should be changed at each cleaning session and when visibly
soiled.
4.4 Quarterly maintenance
Drain the water completely from the irrigator. Remove the lid from the water tank and use a paper towel to
reach inside and wipe down the inside wall of the water reservoir which is used for heat management. If
the paper towel does not show a biofilm, then refill the reservoir with
distilled or demineralized water
for
routine usage of irrigators
If the biofilm is observed, fill the water reservoir of irrigator with the disinfectant
(70-85% v/v Isopropyl
alcohol)
. Power on the irrigator for 30 minutes with cool Irrigation. The water pump will circulate the
disinfectant through the lines as long as power is on. After 30 minutes, drain the solution from the
irrigator. Then, fill the irrigator with
distilled or demineralized water
and run couple of cool irrigation
cycles. Drain the irrigator to ensure that the disinfectant is washed out. Then refill the reservoir with
distilled or demineralized water
for routine usage of irrigator.
4.5 Annual maintenance
The Annual Cleaning Procedure should be performed by a qualified service technician.
4.5.1 Air filter cleaning
Check the exhaust fan filter for debris or dust. The filter can be removed and cleaned after turning off
power to the irrigator and detaching the plastic retaining bracket on the exhaust fan.
Check the air inlet filter for debris or dust. Remove the grommet and tubing using a pair of needle-nosed
pliers. Blow out debris with a can of compressed air.
4.5.2 Water filter cleaning
The Air Fx caloric irrigator uses an inline water filter to collect debris. The water filter cone should be
replaced once a year by a qualified service technician. Refer to the section 4. 6 Replacing the Water
Filter.
4.5.3 Irrigator cleaning
Annually the Air Fx should be cleaned to remove any biofilm and mineral deposits. The Annual Cleaning
Procedure should be performed by a qualified service technician.
4.6 Annual irrigator verification
The Air Fx flow rate and air temperature should be verified by a qualified service technician. If the irrigator
is outside of specifications for flow rate or temperature, then the irrigator must be sent back to
Interacoustics for calibration.
