Cleaning The Nebulizer - Invacare IRC 1710 User Manual

Cleaning the Nebulizer

To prevent possible risk of infection due to contamination,
follow these instructions:
• Clean the nebulizer before initial operations.
• Clean the nebulizer after each aerosol treatment.
• ALWAYS use fresh cleaning solution.
• DO NOT towel dry the nebulizer components after
cleaning.
NOTE: Your physician and/or an 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 plastic containers or bowls:
A. Washing: Hot water/detergent solution.
B. Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one part vinegar to three
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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SECTION 6—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
WARNING
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