Eclipse 5 maintenance weekly maintenance—patient, Clean the air inlet filter, Clean and care for the tubing and cannula – AirSep Eclipse 5 20631679 User Manual
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PN 20631679 Rev C
ECLIPSE 5 MAINTENANCE
WEEKLy MAINTENANCE—PATIENT
Training your patient to maintain the Eclipse 5 properly will lead to longer service intervals and lower maintenance costs.
Train your patient to perform the following procedures:
CLEAN THE AIR INLET FILTER
The Air Inlet Filter, located at the rear of the unit, must be cleaned at least once a week.
To clean the filter:
1. Remove the filter from the back of the cabinet.
2. Wash the filter in warm water using a mild detergent
solution.
3. Rinse the filter thoroughly and squeeze out the excess
water.
4. Allow the filter to air dry thoroughly.
5. Re-insert the filter in the cabinet.
6. Maintenance may be easier for the patient when a
second filter is provided.
Figure 10: Cleaning the Air Inlet Filter
CLEAN AND CARE FOR THE TuBING AND CANNuLA
Provide your patient instructions on cleaning, disinfection and/or replacement information for the tubing and cannula.
CLEAN THE CABINET AND CONTROL PANEL AND POWER SuPPLIES
To clean the cabinet, Control Panel or power supply, do the following:
1. Turn OFF the Eclipse 5 and discon nect from AC or DC power before any cleaning or disinfection activity.
2. Use mild detergent and water solution.
3. Use a damp (not soaking wet) cloth or sponge.
4. Spray or wet the cloth or sponge with the mild detergent solution.
DO NOT
spray the cabinet, Control Panel or
power supplies.
5. Wipe down the cabinet, Control Panel or power supplies.
6. To disinfect the Eclipse 5, use Lysol
®
Brand II disinfectant (or equivalent). Spray or wet a cloth or sponge with the
disinfectant.
DO NOT
spray the cabinet, Control Panel or power supplies. Proceed as directed by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
• The filter should be completely dry before using it again. Excess
moisture may impair proper operation or damage the unit.
• Replace the Air Inlet Filter annually. If the Eclipse 5 is operated in a
dusty environment, the filter may need to be cleaned or replaced
more often. Do not operate the Eclipse 5 for more than 30 minutes
without a filter installed.