Cleaning the nebulizer, M warning, Clean the nebulizer before initial operations – Invacare Stratos Compact IRC 1710 User Manual
Page 21: Clean the nebulizer after each aerosol treatment, Always use fresh cleaning solution, Fill two plastic containers or bowls, A. washing: hot water/detergent solution, Soak in hot water/vinegar solution for 30 minutes
SECTION 6—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
Part No 1130203
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Cleaning the Nebulizer
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WARNING
To prevent possible risk of infection due to contamination,
follow these instructions:
• Clean the nebulizer before initial operations.
• Clean the nebulizer after each aerosol treatment.
• ALWAYS use fresh cleaning solution.
• DO NOT towel dry the nebulizer components after
cleaning.
NOTE: Your physician and/or an Invacare dealer may specify certain cleaning
procedures. If so, follow their recommendations. If not, clean according to the
following instructions:
1.
Remove the nebulizer and mouthpiece from the tubing.
2.
Disassemble nebulizer chamber by turning counterclockwise and
separating.
3.
Fill two plastic containers or bowls:
A. Washing: Hot water/detergent solution.
B. Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one part vinegar to three
parts water).
4.
Thoroughly clean the nebulizer and mouthpiece in hot
water/detergent solution.
5.
Remove from the water/detergent solution and rinse with clear hot tap
water.
6.
Soak in hot water/vinegar solution for 30 minutes.
7.
Rinse with hot tap water again and air dry thoroughly.