WARNING!
Risk of Injury or Damage
Improper mounting or maintenance of the Sip-n-Puff
control including the mouthpiece and breath tube
may cause injury or damage.
Water inside the Sip-n-Puff interface module may
cause damage to the unit.
Excessive saliva residue in the mouthpiece/straw can
reduce performance.
Blockages, a clogged saliva trap or air leaks in the
system may cause Sip-n-Puff not to function properly.
-Ensure moving parts of the wheelchair, including the
operation of powered seating, DO NOT pinch or
damage the Sip-n-Puff tubing.
-Saliva trap MUST be installed to reduce risk of water
or saliva entering the Sip-n-Puff interface module.
-Occasionally flush the mouthpiece to remove
saliva residue.
-The mouthpiece/straw MUST be completely dry
before installation.
-If Sip-n-Puff does not function properly, inspect
system for blockages, clogged saliva trap or air leaks.
As necessary, replace mouthpiece, breath tube and
saliva trap.
Contact your Invacare provider for more
information about maintaining and
troubleshooting the Sip-n-Puff system.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury, Damage or Death
Exposure to liquids may cause injury, damage
or death.
-DO NOT expose electrical connections to sources of
liquid or dampness. This includes, but is not limited
to, water, body fluids or cleaning agents.
-DO NOT expose battery charger or other accessories
to sources of liquid or dampness.
-Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent
users and/or are frequently exposed to
water/liquids may require replacement and
inspection of electrical components more
frequently than normal schedule dictates.
-Electrical components damaged by corrosion MUST
be replaced immediately.
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