CAIRE NewLife Elite Technical Manual

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MN240-1 Rev C244.1.3 Recording MaintenanceAs the Equipment Provider, you can record all routine maintenance and repairsperformed on the NewLife unit, including hours and dates of service.Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the power cord from the electricoutlet before you clean the unit to prevent accidental electrical shock andburn hazard. Only your Equipment Provider or a qualified servicetechnician should remove the covers or service the unit.Care should be taken to prevent the NewLife from getting wet orallowing water to enter the unit. This can cause the unit to malfunction orshut down, and cause an increased risk for electrical shock or burns.Do not use liquid directly on the unit. Clean the exterior of unit andpower cord only with a mild household cleaner applied with a dampcloth or sponge, and then wipe all surfaces dry.4.2 Preparing for New User Use/Method of Cleaning and InfectionControlWhen you remove NewLife unit from a user’s home or a facility, always dispose of theused nasal cannula and humidifier bottle. Clean the exterior of the NewLife unit with asoapy water solution or mild household cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge toremove any gross debris. Do not use liquid directly on unit, and be careful not to get liquidinto the interior of the unit.Next, following the same guidelines above, clean the exterior with either a commonchemical disinfectant or a bleach solution*, while wearing eye and skin protection. Afterusing the disinfecting solution, wipe entire unit with a cloth or sponge applied with wateronly, then wipe dry. Make sure unit is completely dry and then retest it before you returnit to inventory.Clean the air intake gross particle filter with warm soapy water between each user’s use.Clean this filter at least once per week, depending on the environment, during normaloperation.The product filter is designed to last the life of the unit. It is not necessary to change thisfilter between users, even if the previous user had a communicable disease or infection._________________________________________________________________________* The manufacturers of sodium hypochlorite products recommend various strengths of a bleachsolution for killing bacteria, etc., based on the type of germ to disinfect; however, a generallyrecommended solution is ¾ cups (177mL) of household bleach per gallon (3.79 liters) of water.