»  Specifications:

• Set up and Operation:
  • Ensure that the chamber and circuit are connected well before use.
  • Refer to the humidifier operating manual for recommended set-up on the humidifier.
  • Replace and Sterile the chamber in accordance with hospital infection control procedures.
• Warning:
  • "X"demotes water level too high,"V"demotes max. water level
  • DO NOT fill the chamber above the max. fill level line. Liquid could enter the breathing circuit if the chamber is overfilled.
  • DO NOT fill the chamber with water in excess of 36°C.
  • If a waterfeed set is used, ensure the water bag is placed below the level of the humidifier after the chamber has been filled.
  • Ensure the humidifier as not tilted. Tilting the humidifier may result in water entering the breathing circuit.
  • Do not touch the heater plate or chamber base.
  • Do not exceed a maximum peak flow rate of 180L/min.
• Cleaning: (Chambers maybe cleaned by any of the following methods)
  • AUTOCLAVE:136°(277°) @220Kpa(32Psi) for 4minutes or 120°C(248°F) @96Kpa(14.1Psi) for 15 minutes.
  • E.T.O: 55°C(131°F)
  • Pasteurisation:
  • Chemical Immersion: Solutions such as Medizyme Pyroneg, Control 3, Solution 2 Cidex have been tested according to the manufacturers directions. Other brand names with similar active ingredients may also be suitable.
• Warming:
  • The following solutions should be avoided as they may cause the chamber to crack:
  • Ketone/Formaldehyde/ChlorinatedHydrocarbons/Hypochlorite/Inorganic Acid/
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons/Phenol(>5%)