Respironics BiPAP Focus - Chapter 4. Periodic Maintenance

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Chapter 4. Periodic Maintenance
This chapter provides guidelines and illustrates the cleaning and maintenance
procedures for the BiPAP Focus system.
Table summarizes maintenance procedures for the BiPAP Focus System.
To ensure correct operation, perform all maintenance at the recommended
intervals.
BiPAP Focus System Maintenance
Part Interval Procedure
Battery Replace the battery if a
Batt. Charge Failure alarm
occurs, or as indicated in
See “Replacing the
Battery” on page 4-3.
Qualified service technician only.
NOTE: If the unit has been in
storage or has not been used for 3
months, the battery will require a
full charge.
Air inlet filter(s) Reusable: clean monthly
or as needed.
Reusable: every year or as
needed.
Disposable: replace as
needed.
The air path cannot be
cleaned.
Follow the “Cleaning the Reusable Air
Inlet Filter” on page 4-2.
Replace.
Do not attempt to clean or reuse
disposable filters.
System exterior As needed. Clean the exterior of the ventilator with
a soft damp cloth moistened with any
of the following solutions:
• Mild detergent or soapy water
• 10% bleach solution (90% water)
• Isopropyl alcohol (91%)
• Quaternary ammonium germicides
(sprays or disposable cloths)
Do not spray or immerse in liquid. Do
not allow liquid to penetrate the
system.
Flow Valve
Assembly
10,000 hours
(Total operating hours
Refer to Figure 5-3 on
page 5-3.)
Replace Flow Valve Assembly
Table 4-1: BiPAP Focus System Maintenance