Cleaning The Reusable Air Inlet Filter - Respironics BiPAP Focus Operator's Manual

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Reusable Air Inlet Filter

Follow these steps to clean the reusable air inlet filter (Figure 30):
1. Remove the filter and examine for damage or debris.
2. Wash using one of the following solutions, then rinse thoroughly:
• Palmolive
dishwashing detergent
• Isopropyl alcohol (99.9%)
• Clorox Ultra
3. Allow the filter to dry completely before reinstalling.
Figure 30: Reusable Air Filter
Reusable
air inlet filter
(gray)
CAUTION: Never reinstall a wet filter.
CAUTION: Use only Respironics-approved filters.
CAUTION: Replace any filter that is damaged.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean or reuse disposable air inlet
filters.
60
® ®
or Dawn
®
bleach
BiPAP
• White distilled vinegar (5%
acidicy)
• Hydrogen peroxide (3%)
• Sodium hypochloride (6%)
®
Focus™ Noninvasive Ventilator System
Filter door
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