11 .
Maintenance and Cleaning
11.1. Routine Maintenance
WARNING: Do not use lubricants on this device or any of its accessories.
CAUTION: Replace the cannula on a regular basis. Check with your distributor or clinician to
determine how often the cannula should be replaced.
Device will indicate with an alarm when a filter or component needs to be cleaned or changed.
(Also, see Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting.)
IMPORTANT: The cannula and patient filter can be contaminated from the patient, care in han-
dling these components should be taken.
11.2. Cleaning
WARNING: Do not submerge this device in liquid. Do not expose to water or precipitation.
Do not expose to dusty conditions.
CAUTION: Do not use cleaning agents other than those specified in this manual. Allow the
cleaning solution to dry from the cleaned surface before use.
CAUTION: Always disconnect power and turn off this device before cleaning.
Clean the exterior with a soft cloth slightly dampened with soapy water or with anti-bacterial
wipes (Isopropyl alcohol 70% solution).
Important: The device should receive an external cleaning weekly, accessories should be
cleaned as needed. The device exterior and accessories should be cleaned and the patient filter
replaced prior to delivering to a new patient. For disinfecting prior to delivering to a new pa-
tient, use a MadaCide-FDW-Plus wipe or equivalent and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
(Manufacturer - Mada Medical Products Inc., www.madamedical.com)
Nasal cannula: Refer to the original manufacturer's instructions for cleaning the nasal can-
nula.
11.3. Service Life
The expected service life of the device is 5 years, except for the sieve modules. The service
life of the sieve modules will depend on the operating conditions. The sieve modules are an
internal component of the device and should only be replaced by a trained person. If the in-
take and exhaust vents are not blocked and the check vents alarm is activated contact your
distributor.
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