User manual

Chapter 5 Cleaning the Device
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BiPAP S/T
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5. Cleaning the Device
Follow the instructions below to clean the device:
1. Unplug the device, and wipe the outside of the device with a
cloth slightly dampened with water and a mild detergent. Let
the device dry completely before plugging in the power cord.
2. Inspect the device and all circuit parts for damage after cleaning.
Replace any damaged parts.
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters
Under normal usage, you should clean the gray foam lter at least
once every two weeks and replace it with a new one every six
months.
1. If the device is operating, stop the airow. Disconnect the device
from the power source.
2. Remove the lter from the enclosure by gently squeezing the
lter in the center and pulling it away from the device.
3. Examine the lter for cleanliness and integrity.
4. Wash the gray foam lter in warm water with a mild detergent.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue. Allow the lter
to air dry completely before reinstalling it. If the foam lter is
torn, replace it. (Only Philips Respironics-supplied lters should
be used as replacement lters.)
5. Reinstall the lter.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, always
unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet before cleaning the
device.
CAUTION
Do not immerse the device in
liquid or allow any liquid to
enter the enclosure, inlet lter, or
any opening.
CAUTION
Operating the device with a
dirty lter may keep the system
from working properly and may
damage the device.
CAUTION
A dirty inlet lter may cause high
operating temperatures that
may aect device performance.
Regularly examine the inlet
lter as needed for integrity and
cleanliness.
CAUTION
Never install a wet lter into
the device. You must ensure
sucient drying time for the
cleaned lter.