User's Manual
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Unplug the control unit and clean the front panel and exterior of the enclosure (excluding Dual Lumen
Breathing Circuit) as needed. You can also clean the power cable when it is not plugged in. Use one of the
following cleaning agents:
• A clean cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent
• 70% Isopropyl alcohol or similar alcohol based towelettes used for medical devices with less than 70%
Isopropyl alcohol
• 10% Chlorine bleach solution
Inspect the control unit and power cord for damage after cleaning. Replace any damaged parts. Allow the
device to dry completely before plugging in the power cord.
8.2 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Inlet Filter
Under normal usage, you should clean the inlet air filter at least once every 1 month and replace it with a new
one every six months.
Air inlet filter cleaning and replacing steps:
1. If the control unit is powered on, turn off the control unit.
2. Disconnect the power cable from the control unit.
3. Remove the air in-filter from the enclosure.
4. Examine the filter for cleanliness and integrity.
5. Wash the filter in warm water with a mild detergent.
6. Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
7. Allow the filter to air dry completely before reinstalling it. If the filter is torn or damaged, replace it.
Only filters from ABM Respiratory Care should be used as replacement filters.
8. Reinstall the filter.
8.3 Cleaning the Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit
• WARNING - Do not sterilize the breathing circuit.
• WARNING - Always use a new Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit including the Aerogen® Solo
nebulizer when using BiWaze Clear on a new patient.
• WARNING - Replace the breathing circuit between patients to avoid cross infections.
• WARNING – All components of the Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit, including the Aerogen® Solo
nebulizer are single patient use.
• WARNING – Aerogen® Solo nebulizer is not intended to be cleaned or sterilized.
8.3.1 Institutional (Hospital) Use
The Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit is for single patient use only. The coaxial tube, handset and patient
interface should be washed thoroughly with liquid dishwashing soap and water or per facility protocol.
These parts must completely air dry before reuse.
Note: Replace the bacterial / viral filter if it gets wet or clogged.
Note: The Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit is for a single patient use only and intended for 30 days of
treatment or a maximum of 90 treatment sessions.
WARNING - Do not wash the bacterial/viral filter.
8.3.2 Home Use
After use, the breathing tube and patient interface should be washed thoroughly with liquid dishwashing
soap and warm water. These parts must completely air dry before reuse.
Note: Replace the breathing circuit after 30 days or 90 therapy cycles, whichever comes first.
1. Disconnect all components of the single patient use circuit.
2. Wash the components (excluding the Bacterial / Viral Filter) in liquid dish-washing soap and warm water.
3. Rinse the components with clean water.
4. Examine the components for any remaining traces of soil. If the components are not visibly clean, repeat
Step 2 and 3 again.
5. Let the component dry on a lint free towel completely prior to reuse.
WARNING -Do not wash the bacterial/viral filter.
Note: Replace the bacterial / viral filter if it gets wet or clogged.
Note: The Dual Lumen Breathing Circuit is for a single patient use only and intended for 30 days of
treatment or a maximum of 90 treatment sessions.