Service; Traveling With The System; Disposal - Philips DreamStation User Manual

2. Rinse the items separately by immersing each in at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water and agitate vigorously.
Note: The tank, seal and heated tubing should each use a fresh 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water and cannot be
rinsed together.
3. Remove each item from the water and allow the water to drain from tank, seal and heated tubing.
4. Air dry out of direct sunlight.
5. Visually inspect the tank, seal and heated tubing for cleanliness. Repeat the cleaning if not visually clean.
Disinfection
The recommended disinfection methods are identified below.
• Thermal Disinfection: Immersion in a (tap) water bath at 75° C ± 2° C for 30 minutes
• Cidex
• Cidex OPA
Caution: Follow all instructions from the manufacturer of the treatment products. Any deviation from these
instructions, the manufacturer's instructions, or agents not listed in this guide may impact the performance of the
product. Review all applicable instructions for additional warnings and cautions.
Caution: Treat the tank, seal and heated tubing as different medical devices when rinsing them with water. For
example, the tank, seal and heated tubing cannot be rinsed in the same volume of water.
Caution: Use 3 gallons (11.4 liters) as the rinse volume when following the instructions.
After Disinfection
1. Inspect the tank, seal and heated tubing for damage or wear (cracking, crazing, tears, or damage, etc.). Discard and
replace if damaged.
2. After the final water rinse described in the chemical disinfection instructions, separately rinse the tank, seal and
heated tubing a minimum of 1 time each in at least 3 gallons (11.4 liters) of water and air dry out of direct sunlight.
Note: Discoloration of the seal is normal after disinfection.

Service

The humidifier does not require routine servicing. If any part of the humidifier is worn or damaged, contact Philips
Respironics or your home care provider. See the "Troubleshooting" section in this manual for additional information.
Traveling with the System
Packing the System
1. Remove the water tank and empty all water and allow to air dry.
2. Put the empty water tank back into the device.
3. Pack your humidifier in your carry-on luggage.
Caution: Do not move the humidifier while the water tank has water in it.
When you are traveling, the optional carrying case for your therapy device can be used for carry-on luggage only. The
carrying case will not protect the humidifier if it is put through checked baggage.
For your convenience at airport security stations, there is a note on the bottom of the humidifier stating that it is
medical equipment. It may be helpful to bring this manual along with you to help security personnel understand the
device.
If you are traveling to a country with a line voltage different than the one you are currently using with the therapy
device, a different power cord or an international plug adapter may be required to make your power cord compatible
with those where you visit. Contact your home care provider for additional information.

Disposal

Dispose of this device in accordance with local regulations.
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