Cleaning And Maintenance; Daily; Weekly; Monthly - ResMed Stellar 150 Clinical Manual

Cleaning and maintenance

The cleaning and maintenance described in this section should be carried out regularly. This also
helps to prevent the risk of cross contamination. Refer to the mask, humidifier and other
accessories user guide for detailed instructions for care and maintenance.
WARNING
Beware of electric shock. Do not immerse the device, pulse oximeter or power cord in
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water. Turn off the device, unplug the power cord from the power socket and the device
before cleaning and be sure that it is dry before reconnecting.
The mask system and air tubing are subject to normal wear and tear. Inspect them
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regularly for damage.
CAUTION
The Stellar 150 cannot be sterilized.

Daily

Disconnect the air tubing from the device (and humidifier, if used) and hang it in a clean, dry
place until next use.
CAUTION
Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over time and
eventually crack.

Weekly

1
Remove the air tubing from the device and the patient interface.
2
Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.
3
Rinse thoroughly, hang and allow to dry.
4
Reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and patient interface.
CAUTION
Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol or aromatic-based solutions (including all scented
oils), moisturizing or antibacterial soaps to clean the air tubing or the device. These
solutions may cause hardening and reduce the life of the product.

Monthly

1
Wipe the exterior of the device and the pulse oximeter (if used) with a damp cloth and mild
detergent.
2
Check the air filter to check if it is blocked by dirt or contains holes.
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