ResMed Humidifier - Manual (Page 16)

11 C LEANING AND M AINTENANCE
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SH
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LEANING YOUR
H
UMID
A
IRE
3i
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CAUTION
• Do not use any of the following to clean any part of the HumidAire 3i. These
solutions may cause damage and reduce the life of the product.
• bleach, chlorine-, alcohol- or ammonia-based solutions
• moisturising, antibacterial or glycerine based soaps
• water softening and unapproved descaling agents.
• Do not wash the water chamber in a dishwasher.
W ATER C HAMBER
D AILY
Wash the water chamber and tubing in warm water, using a mild detergent
(see previous caution). Rinse them thoroughly with clean water and allow them to dry
away from direct sunlight.
W EEKLY
Inspect the water chamber for wear and deterioration. Replace the water chamber if
any component has cracked, become cloudy or pitted. Replace immediately if there is
any leaking from the water chamber.
If you notice white powder or deposits in the water chamber:
i. Fill the water chamber to the maximum water level mark with a solution of one
part vinegar to ten parts water.
ii. Let the solution soak for ten minutes.
iii. Discard the solution and rinse the water chamber with clean water.
C
OVER AND COVER SEAL
Inspect the cover and cover seal weekly for wear and deterioration. Replace any
damaged parts. When required, wash the cover and cover seal in warm water, using a
mild detergent (see previous caution). Rinse them thoroughly with clean water and
allow them to dry away from direct sunlight.
D
OCKING S TATION
Periodically wipe the outside of the docking station (including the connector seal) with
a damp cloth.
R
EASSEMBLING YOUR
H
UMID
A
IRE
3i
Please refer to the illustrations in section I of the illustration sheet.
Reassemble the parts when they are clean and dry.
1 Align the cover seal to the guides on the cover (I-1) and press along the edges to
ensure it is fitted properly (I-2).
2 Put one cover arm into its pivot point on the docking station (I-3) and gently flex the
other arm into its corresponding point (I-4 & I-5).
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