Outlet Port Interior
Cleaning of components needs to be completed before disinfection can occur. See Hospital and
Institution Cleaning section for instructions.
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Cidex OPA - Soak in undiluted Cidex OPA for 12 minutes at 20° C minimum (water tank and
lid and heated tubing only)
Note: When using Cidex OPA, thoroughly rinse with 3 separate 2 gallon (7.6 liter) rinses with warm
potable water and air dry completely before the next use.
CAUTION: Follow all instructions from the manufacturer of the disinfection solution. Deviating
from these instructions, or the manufacturer's instructions, or using agents not listed in this
guide may impact the performance of the product. Review all applicable instructions for
additional warnings and cautions. Note that the inside surface of the air outlet port will be
immersed once filled.
1. Clean the device as indicated in the "Hospital and Institution Cleaning: Outlet Port Interior"
section of the user manual.
2. Attach the cap end of the disinfection aid to the bottom of the air outlet port (inside of the
humidifier lid), and attach the funnel end to the top of the air outlet port.
3. Close the lid and pour the disinfection solution into the funnel. Ensure that the inside sur-
face of the air outlet port is completely filled and that the outer edges of the air outlet port
are immersed in the disinfection solution.
Note: Ensure that the disinfection solution completely covers the edge of the air outlet port.
4. Leave the air outlet port immersed in undiluted Cidex OPA for 12 minutes at 20° C minimum.
5. Empty the disinfection solution and then remove the cap and funnel.
6. Reattach the funnel to the bottom of the air outlet port (inside of the humidifier lid).
7. Following disinfection, separately rinse the outlet port interior at a minimum of 3 times in at
least 2 gallons (7.6 liters) of water and air dry completely out of direct sunlight.
Note: After disinfection, the funnel and cap must be rinsed within 10 minutes of use.
Note: Be sure that all surfaces that have contacted the disinfectant (the entire inside surface and
outer edges) are rinsed with water.
8. Leave the humidifier lid open and allow to air dry.
9. Reinstall the water tank and the humidifier door seal.
10. Inspect the air outlet port for damage or wear (cracking, crazing, etc.) . Discard and replace
the humidifier if inspection of the air outlet port shows damage or wear.
Disposal
Dispose of this device in accordance with local collections and recycling regulations. For more
information, visit www.philips.com/recycling.
Service
The humidifier does not require routine servicing. If any part of the humidifier is worn or damaged,
contact Philips Respironics or your home care provider. See the "Troubleshooting" section in this
manual for additional information.
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