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CHAPTER 6: MAINTENANCE
6.0 CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This section describes scheduled and routine maintenance procedures. Normal routine maintenance involves
periodic checking, cleaning, and or replacing the following items as necessary:
• Cabinet cleaning
• LPM flow setting to the prescribed level
• Oxygen concentration level
6.1 CABINET
Commensurate with hospital or homecare policies, Respironics recommends cleaning the cabinet and
inspecting for damage as necessary.
The exterior cover of the device should be cleaned as needed:
1. Turn the device off and disconnect from the power source before cleaning.
2. Clean the device exterior using a damp cloth with a mild household cleaner and wipe it dry. Or, if
you use medical disinfectants, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. For disinfection,
Philips Respironics recommends the following:
- Discide Ultra Towelettes: Manufacture - Palmero, www.palmerohealth.com (or equivalent)
6.2 FLOW SETTING
Commensurate with hospital or homecare policies, Respironics recommends verifying the patient flow setting
as necessary. Refer to the Testing section for more detailed instructions on how to check the flow setting.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove the SimplyGo and SimplyFlo covers. The covers should only
be removed by authorized service personnel. Do not apply liquid directly to the covers. Do not use
alcohol, solvents, polishes or any oily substances on the device, as they are flammable.
CAUTION
Do not allow liquids into any of the controls, the
interior of the case, or the oxygen tubing connector. If
this occurs, contact your home care provider for
assistance.
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