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7. Leave the humidier lid open and allow to air dry.
8. Reinstall the water tank and the humidier door seal.
9. Inspect the air outlet port for damage or wear (cracking, crazing, etc.) . Discard and replace
the humidier if inspection of the air outlet port shows damage or wear.
Humidifier Door Seal, Dry Box, Inlet Seal, Dry Box Seal, Water Tank and Tank Lid
The humidier door seal, dry box, inlet seal, dry box seal, water tank and tank lid may be disinfected
every 3 days using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol. Complete the following steps.
1. Remove the water tank by following the instructions for removal under “Home Cleaning
Instructions”.
2. Remove the dry box assembly by following the instructions under “Water Tank and Lid, humidi-
er door seal, Dry Box Seal and Dry Box”. Be sure to remove the dry box seal and inlet seal from
the dry box assembly.
3. Remove the humidier door seal.
4. Immerse separately in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol the water tank, the dry box assembly components
including dry box seal and inlet seal, and the humidier door seal. Immerse with a gentle agitation
for ve minutes.
5. Rinse with potable water for one minute.
6. Allow to completely air dry away from direct sunlight.
7. Visually inspect for cleanliness.
8. Inspect for damage or wear and replace if necessary.
Hospital and Institution Cleaning
Humidifier Enclosure and Outlet Port Exterior
WARNING: Allow the humidier heater plate and water to cool down for approximately 15
minutes before removing the water tank. A burn may result from touching the heater plate,
coming in contact with the heated water, or touching the tank pan.
WARNING: Before cleaning the humidier, always remove the humidier from the therapy
device.
1. Open the humidier lid with the release lever, and then slide the water tank out of the humidier
enclosure.
2. Clean the humidier enclosure and outlet port exterior and heater plate by wiping it for one
minute with a lint-free cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dish washing detergent
(e.g. Dawn Ultra) and potable water. A ratio of 1 teaspoon of mild liquid dish washing deter-
gent per gallon (3.8 liters) of water is required.
3. Wipe with a new lint-free cloth dampened (not dripping) with potable water for one minute,
turning the cloth frequently, to remove all detergent residue. Allow to air dry completely be-
fore reconnecting to the therapy device.
4. Inspect the humidier enclosure for any damage and replace it if necessary.