Washing A Coarse Filter; Change Of Patients - Breas Vivo 45 LS User Manual

Cooling Air Filter
NOTE
The filter shall be washed at least once a week and replaced every second year. See
7.2.1 Washing a coarse filter, page 159 for washing instructions.
The cooling air inlet filter is located at the bottom left side of the ventilator.
1 Open the cooling air filter
compartment by pulling at the top of
the lid.
2 Remove the filter and wash or replace it.
3 Put back the filter and close the lid.
7.2.1

Washing a coarse filter

1 Wash the filter using warm water and a mild soap.
2 Rinse thoroughly.
3 Dry the filter by squeezing it out in a towel. Do not wring the filter.
4 Make sure the filter is completely dry before inserting.
7.3

Change of Patients

If the ventilator is used in a clinic by several patients, a low resistance bacterial filter may
be used between the air outlet and the patient tube to prevent patient cross-
contamination.
1 Follow the instructions in 7.1.1 Main Unit , page 157, steps 1 to 5.
2 Replace the patient filters according to 7.2 Cleaning and Replacing the Filters, page 158.
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