ResMed ApneaLink Air Quick Start Manual

ApneaLink Air™: Cleaning, disinfection and disposables
Regular cleaning and maintenance should be carried out on the ApneaLink Air system as described below. The
cleaning should be performed by the physician or healthcare provider.

Cleaning procedure

1. Switch off the device.
2. If still attached, remove and dispose of the nasal cannula.
3. Remove the respiratory effort sensor.
4. Screw the protective caps onto the connectors for the nasal cannula and effort sensor.
5. Detach the pulse oximeter from the device.
6. Detach the oximeter finger sensor from the pulse oximeter.
Note: Handle the pulse oximeter connection carefully. Do not twist the oximeter cable.
7 . Press the protective cover for the USB cable in the housing opening.
8. Clean the following parts with a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap: device and pulse oximeter housing, pulse
oximeter cable, clip fastener and respiratory effort sensor.
9. Leave the cleaned parts to dry.
10. Dispose of the single-use oximeter finger sensor. If you are using other approved oximeter finger sensors,
follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
11. Wash the belt by hand or in a regular washing machine at 30°C (86°F).
12. Allow the belt to drip dry. Do not tumble dry or dry clean.
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Caution:
• Never use abrasive agents, alcohol, chlorine-containing substances,
acetone, or other solvents to clean the device.
• Do not immerse the device, pulse oximeter, oximeter finger sensor or
respiratory effort sensor in fluids, and ensure that no fluids penetrate
into the products.
• Do not attempt to sterilize the device, as this could cause unseen
damage to the inside of the unit.
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