SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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™NX™Electronics 8 Part No 1110532
DANGER
Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage
Use of incorrect or improper replacement (service) parts may cause death, serious
injury, or damage.
Replacement parts MUST match original Invacare parts.
ALWAYS provide the wheelchair serial number to assist in ordering the correct
replacement parts.
Sip n’ Puff (Pneumatic) Controls
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 to function properly, inspect system for blockages, clogged
saliva trap or air leaks. As necessary, replace mouthpiece, breath tube and saliva
trap.