28 EN WM 100 TD and WM 100 TH
WM 67971b 09/2017
4 Hygienic preparation
4.3 Hygienic preparation of the
respiratory air humidifier
4.3.1 Hygienic preparation during use
Please observe the instructions for use of the therapy device.
4.3.2 Hygienic preparation during patient change
Requirement The therapy device was used without a bacteria filter previously.
• Check the plastic components and replace if they display damage
(e.g., cracks).
• If the plastic components and heating element display considerable
limescale. Offer a new device.
• Use the patient change set WM 29974 for hygienic preparation.
1. Remove the top of the humidifier.
2. Remove the humidifier insert,
3. Unscrew the heating element out of the base of the humidifier.
4. Remove the O-ring from the heating element.
5. Wipe-disinfect the heating element and the top of the humidifier.
6. Place the new O-ring on the heating element.
7. Screw the heating element back into the new base of the
humidifier.
8. Insert the new humidifier insert into the top of the humidifier.
9. Close the respiratory air humidifier.
4.3.3 Hygienic preparation during patient change,
when using with a bacteria filter
Please observe the instructions for use of the therapy device.