Invacare Poseidon User's Manual
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1. USA 2771 Yes you can 407 328 5900 L5R 3T9 Canada 905 890 8838 2001 Invacare Corporation Form No 00 142 Part No 102385 Rev B 2 09 012. POSEIDON HUMIDIFIER Assembly Installation and Operating Instructions INVACARE F Yes you can SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Check all parts for shipping damage If damage is found DO NOT use Contact Camer nvacare for further instructions SAFETY SUMMARY In order to ensure the safe installation assembly and operation of the POSEIDON HUMIDIFIER these instruc tions MUST be followed Federal law resticts this device to sale by or on order of a physician or any other practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he practices to use or order the use of this device The Poseidon humidifier was designed to be used with various CPAP units ALWAYS check with your physician clinician to determine if it can be used with your sleep unit flow generator GENERAL WARNINGS DO NOT install this equipment without first read ing and understanding this instruction sheet AND your CPAP owners manual If you are unable to understand these instuctions contact Invacare technical support at the number listed on the back page before attempting to install this equip ment otherwise injury or damage may occur The humidifier is for SNGLE PERSON USE ONLY This device is not to be used with CPAP flow generators that have automatic pressure titra tion capabilities This device will not alter compliance parameters when operated with a Brlevel or CPAP flow generators DO NOT allow water from the humidifier to spill th
3. item of the humidifier kit in clean water and drain completely WARNING DO NOT overfill the humidifier otherwise in jury or damage may occur 2 Holding the humidifier upright fill the humidifier with dis tilled or demineralized water through either port to the level indicated by the fill line Outlet Port FIGURE 1 FILUNG THE HUMIDIFIER CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE FLOW GENERATOR FIGURE 2 1 Place the humidifier securely on a level surface where it is to be used 2 Position the flow generator on top of the humidifier be tween the humidifier ports 3 Push one 1 end of the shorter tubing onto the flow gen erator outlet 4 Push the other end of the shorter tubing onto the humidifier inlet port 5 Push the longer tubing onto the humidifier outlet port Attach nasal mask to the other end of the longer tubing Refer to and follow the instructions supplied with nasal mask 7 Check that all tubing is securely connected to the humidifier The humidifier is now ready for use Flow Generator Humidifier Outlet Port Longer Tubing Flow Generator Humidifier oe Shorter N Tubing Humidifier Nasal Mask _ Inlet Port FIGURE 2 CONNECTING THE HUMIDIFIER TO THE FLOW GENERATOR Invacare Corporation CLEANING AND DISINFECTING DO NOT use hot water DO NOT use bleach chlorine alcohol or aro matic based solutions on the tubing or con nector as these could cause deteriorati
4. on of the matenials DO NOT hang the tubing in direct sunlight as the tubing may harden over time and even tually crack Daily Clean the humidifier daily as follows 1 Turnthe sleep unit flow generator switch OFF 2 Disconnect all tubing from the sleep unit flow generator hu midifier and patient nasal mask 3 Use a mild detergent and wash the humidifier and tubing in warm water Partly fill the humidifier and shake vigorously 5 Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let air dry Weekly Disinfect the humidifier weekly as follows 1 Soak the humidifier in a combination of disinfectant solu tion and cold water for 30 minutes 2 Rinse thoroughly with clean water and let air dry completely Periodically CAUTION DO NOT mix the vinegar and water solution with the disinfectant solution Calcium deposits may build up inside your humidifier over time Remove periodically as follows 1 Soak the humidifier and shorter tubing in a solution of one 1 part vinegar and one 1 part warm water for 30 min utes 2 Rinse thoroughly with clean water until the smell of vin egar has gone Let air dry completely 3 Drain any remaining water from the humidifier www invacare com A Respiratory Products Canada INVACARE 699 Aero Lane 5970 Chedworth Way Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation a Mississauga Ontario Yes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation J Sanford Florida
5. rough the air tubing into the flow generator as this could result in electrical shock hazard and could result in personal injury or equipment dam age To prevent this DO NOT overfill the humidifier Disconnect the tubing at the flow generator when not in use DO NOT fill the humidifier while it is attached to the flow generator If water does enter the flow generator switch OFF the power and disconnect the flow gen erator Retum it to your equipment supplier for evaluation Ensure that all items are propery and securely installed and the humidifier is posi tioned under the flow generator OVERVIEW OF THE INVACARE POSEIDON HUMIDIFIER The Poseidon Humidifier helps alleviate symptoms associated with the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP treatment These symptoms include a dry nose and throat It is intended for use with Invacare nasal CPAP systems as well as many other manufacturer s CPAP systems The Poseidon Humidifier is a container that is filled with water and placed beneath the flow generator Air from the flow gen erator passes over the water in the humidifier picking up mois ture before delivering it through your nasal cannula mask This process helps to relieve irritation of the nose and throat from use of the CPAP system The Poseidon Humidifier Kit Contains DESCRIPTION Humidifier blue tinted plastic Flexible air tubing short length FILLING THE HUMIDIFIER FIGURE 1 1 Rinse each
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