Cleaning And Maintenance; Daily Cleaning In Clinical Environment; Reprocessing The H5I And Air Tubing Between Patients; Replacing The Air Filter - ResMed S9 Serie Manual Clínico

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning should be carried out on the S9 VPAP Tx.
Clean the exterior of the device with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Daily cleaning in clinical environment

1. Wash hands carefully.
2. Open the humidifier lid.
3. Inspect the tub and any residual water for discolouration or contamination. If visible, discard and
replace tub.
4. Refill the tub with sterile water.
5. Close the humidifier lid.
6. Within two weeks or before use on another patient, reprocess or replace the humidifier tub and air
outlet.

Reprocessing the H5i and air tubing between patients

The H5i and air tubing should be reprocessed when used between patients. Cleaning and disinfection
instructions are available from the ResMed website, www.resmed.com under Products and Service &
Support. If you do not have internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.

Replacing the air filter

Inspect the air filter for holes and check whether it is blocked by dirt or dust. With normal use of the
S9 VPAP Tx, the air filter needs to be replaced every six months (or more often in a dusty environment).
1. Remove the air filter cover from the back of the device.
2. Remove and discard the old filter.
3. Insert a new ResMed air filter ensuring that it is sitting flat in the air filter cover.
4. Replace the air filter cover.
Notes:
• Ensure the air filter and air filter cover
are fitted at all times.
• Do not wash the air filter.
The air filter is not washable
or reusable.
Air filter cover
Air filter
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