Invacare IRC 1720 User Manual
SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
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Cleaning the Nebulizer
WARNING
To prevent possible risk of infection due to
contamination, follow these instructions:
• Clean the nebulizer before initial operations.
• Clean the nebulizer after each aerosol treatment.
• ALWAYS use fresh cleaning solution.
• DO NOT towel dry the nebulizer components after
• Clean the nebulizer before initial operations.
• Clean the nebulizer after each aerosol treatment.
• ALWAYS use fresh cleaning solution.
• DO NOT towel dry the nebulizer components after
cleaning.
NOTE: Your physician and/or an Invacare dealer may specify
certain cleaning procedures. If so, follow their recommendations. If
not, clean according to the following instructions:
1. Remove the nebulizer and mouthpiece from the tubing.
2. Disassemble nebulizer chamber by turning
1. Remove the nebulizer and mouthpiece from the tubing.
2. Disassemble nebulizer chamber by turning
counterclockwise and separating.
3. Fill two plastic containers or bowls:
A. Washing: Hot water/detergent solution.
B. Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one part vinegar
B. Soaking: Hot water/vinegar solution (one part vinegar
to three parts water).