Cleaning And Maintenance Nebulizer Cleaning; Compressor Cleaning; Filter Change - DeVilbiss Pulmo-Aide 5650C Instruction Manual

11. If an aerosol mask is used, place the mask over mouth and nose (Fig. 5). As aerosol
begins to flow, inhale deeply and slowly through mouth, then exhale slowly.
12. When treatment is complete, turn unit off by pressing the power switch to the "Off"
position. Unplug the unit from the wall power outlet.
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Nebulizer Cleaning
All parts of the nebulizer, except tubing, should be cleaned according to the following
instructions. Your physician and/or DeVilbiss provider may specify a certain cleaning
procedure. If so, follow their recommendations.
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To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated medication, cleaning of the
nebulizer is recommended after each aerosol treatment. Disinfecting is
recommended once a day.
Clean After Every Use:
1. With power switch in the "Off" position, unplug power cord from wall outlet.
2. Disconnect tubing from the air-inlet connector and set aside.
3. Disassemble mouthpiece or mask from cap. Open nebulizer by turning cap
counterclockwise and removing baffle.
4. Wash all items, except tubing, in a warm water/dishwashing detergent solution.
Rinse under warm tap water for 30 seconds to remove detergent residue. Allow to
air dry.
Disinfect Daily:
1. Using a clean container or bowl, soak items in three parts warm water
(131˚F-149ºF/55˚C-65˚C) to one part white vinegar (>=5% acetic acid concentration)
for 30 minutes (Fig. 6) OR use a medical bacterial-germicidal disinfectant available
through your provider. Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions carefully.
2. With clean hands, remove items from disinfectant solution, rinse under warm tap
water, and air dry on a clean paper towel. Store in a zip-lock bag.
NOTE– Do not towel dry nebulizer parts; this could cause contamination.
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To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated cleaning solutions, always prepare fresh solution for each
cleaning cycle and discard solution after each use.
3. Keep the outer surface of the tubing dust-free by wiping regularly. Nebulizer tubing does not have to be washed
because only filtered air passes through it.
NOTE– The disposable nebulizer supplied with the unit will last at least 15 days and possibly longer, depending on usage.
Proper cleaning will also help extend the life of the nebulizer. Because it is disposable, we recommend that an extra
nebulizer be kept on hand at all times.

Compressor Cleaning

1. With power switch in the "Off" position, unplug power cord from wall outlet.
2. Wipe outside of the compressor cabinet with a clean damp cloth every few days to keep dust-free.
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Do not submerge in water; doing so will result in compressor damage.

Filter Change

1. F ilter should be changed every 6 months or sooner if filter turns completely gray in color.
2. R emove filter cap by grasping it firmly and pulling out of the unit.
3. R emove dirty filter with fingers and discard.
4. R eplace with a new DeVilbiss filter (part #5650D-602). Additional filters should be purchased from your DeVilbiss
provider.
5. P ush filter cap with new filter into position.
CAUTION– Do not reuse or wash filter or substitute any other material such as cotton for a DeVilbiss air-inlet filter. It will
result in compressor damage.
NOTE– An extra filter is packaged with the 5650 series units.
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