Invacare IRC1001 - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. DO NOT remove outer case of
this unit. All disassembly and maintenance of this unit
MUST BE done by a qualified Invacare Dealer.
CLEANING THE OUTER CASE
WARNING
UNPLUG unit before cleaning. DO NOT submerge in
water to clean. Clean outer case with damp cloth.
CLEANING THE NEBULIZER
NOTE: With proper maintenance your nebulizer should last 30 days. Since the nebulizer
is disposable, it is recommended that an extra nebulizer be kept at all times.
NOTE: Clean the Nebulizer after every use and at least once a day.
NOTE: Your physician and/or a 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 (2) plastic containers or bowls:
A. Washing: Hot water/detergent solution.
B. Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one [1] part vinegar to
three [3] 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.
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