Invacare Poseidon - Manual (Page 2)

CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO
THE FLOW GENERATOR (FIGURE 2)
1. Place the humidifier securely on a level surface where it is
to be used.
2. Position the flow generator on top of the humidifier be-
tween the humidifier ports.
3. Push one (1) end of the shorter tubing onto the flow gen-
erator outlet.
4. Push the other end of the shorter tubing onto the
humidifier inlet port.
5. Push the longer tubing onto the humidifier outlet port.
6. Attach nasal mask to the other end of the longer tubing.
Refer to and follow the instructions supplied with nasal
mask.
7. Check that all tubing is securely connected to the
humidifier. The humidifier is now ready for use.
FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO
THE FLOW GENERATOR
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
CAUTION
DO NOT use hot water.
DO NOT use bleach, chlorine-, alcohol-, or aro-
matic-based solutions on the tubing or con-
nector as these could cause deterioration of
the materials.
DO NOT hang the tubing in direct sunlight as
the tubing may harden over time and even-
tually crack.
Daily
Clean the humidifier daily as follows:
1. Turn the sleep unit/flow generator switch OFF.
2. Disconnect all tubing from the sleep unit/flow generator, hu-
midifier and patient nasal mask.
3. Use a mild detergent and wash the humidifier and tubing
in warm water.
4. Partly fill the humidifier and shake vigorously.
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let air dry.
Weekly
Disinfect the humidifier weekly as follows:
1. Soak the humidifier in a combination of disinfectant solu-
tion and cold water for 30 minutes.
2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let air dry
completely.
Periodically
CAUTION
DO NOT mix the vinegar and water solution
with the disinfectant solution.
Calcium deposits may build up inside your humidifier over
time. Remove periodically as follows:
1. Soak the humidifier and shorter tubing in a solution of one
(1) part vinegar and one (1) part warm water for 30 min-
utes.
2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water until the smell of vin-
egar has gone. Let air dry completely.
3. Drain any remaining water from the humidifier.
Flow Generator
Humidifier Outlet
Port
Humidifier
Inlet Port
Flow Generator
Outlet
Shorter
Tubing
Humidifier
Nasal Mask
Longer
Tubing
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