1
Open the humidifier by pulling the lid up. Don't detach the silicone airpaths (a).
Also, don't dismount the cartridge heater (b).
2 Wash the humidifier by hand or in a dishwasher.
3 After cleaning, ensure that the silicone gasket (c) is positioned correctly: When clos-
ing the humidifier; the grooved edge must be positioned downwards.
6.7.2
Using the Heated Circuit
WARNING!
Read section 2.7 Humidification and Heating — Warnings and Precautions, page 26 before
using the Vivo 3 with the heated circuit.
NOTE
The heated circuit requires connection to the Mains power supply to work.
Information about safety, warnings, product description, installation, usage, cleaning,
maintenance and technical specifications can be found in the user instruction for the
heated circuit.
For information about connecting a patient circuit with heated circuit, see 5.4 Connect-
ing the Patient Circuit, page 65.
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