Storage Instructions - Atos Medical Protrach DualCare Instructions For Use Manual

3. Rinse the speaking device carefully on both sides under
lukewarm (20-40 °C / 68-104 °F) drinking water. Rotate
the Speaking Valve lid back and forth during the rinse.
Rinse the speaking device for 2 minutes (Figure 14a).
4. Mix 2 drops of dish soap in 250 ml warm (35-45 °C
/ 95-113 °F) drinking water. Do not use boiling water since
this may damage the device.
5. Place the speaking device in the mixture for 15 minutes
(Figure 14b). Make sure that the Speaking Valve is in
speaking mode (with the membrane covering the openings
of the lid) before submerging it.
6. Rinse the speaking device on both sides in warm (35-45 °C
/ 95-113 °F) drinking water for 15 seconds. In order to reach
all parts of the Speaking Valve, be sure that it is opened
and closed a couple of times during rinsing (Figure 14c).
7. Inspect the device with respect to mucus and debris residues.
Repeat the steps above if necessary.
8. Flush the oxygen port connector of HME DigiTop O
oxygen or air to remove any remaining water.
9. Disinfection: After cleaning put the Speaking Valve in
speaking mode and submerge it for 10 minutes either
in ethanol 70% or isopropyl alcohol 70%. (Figure 14d).
CAUTION: Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide.
10. After cleaning and disinfection, put the speaking device
on a clean gauze and leave it to air-dry for at least 2 hours
(Figure 14e). Make sure that the Speaking Valve still is in
speaking mode.
11. When the speaking device is completely dry, it can either be
used again or placed in a clean, closed container for storage.
CAUTION: Do not use the speaking device until it is
completely dry. Inhalation of disinfectant fumes can cause
severe coughing and irritation of the airways. The HME
DigiTop O
oxygen or air before use to remove any disinfection residuals.

2.6 Storage instructions

When not in use, clean and disinfect the Speaking Valve as
described above, and then store it in a clean and dry container
at room temperature. Protect from direct sunlight.
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