9.4 Maintenance work
Maintenance work
Cleaning the
humidifier
Cleaning the nasal
cannula
Description
1 Unscrew the humidifier from the angle connection
2 Unscrew the lid from the humidifier and pour out any water
residues
3 Clean the humidifier with clear, warm water
4 Disinfect the humidifier as instructed
5 Fill fresh, distilled water into the humidifier
6 Turn the lid back on
7 Fasten the humidifier on the angle connection
NOTE!
When changing patients the humidifier must be disposed
of.
Sterile water system
If the Kröber O2 is used with a sterile water system, the
following must be observed:
– Sterile water systems must not be cleaned and refilled.
– The old water flask must be disposed of.
– The information provided by the sterile water producer
(package insert) must be observed!
1 Disconnect the hose of the nasal cannula from the Kröber
O2.
2 Clean the nasal cannula in warm soapsuds. You may
alternatively use a weak acetic solution (10% vinegar, 90%
water).
3 Rinse the nasal cannula with lots of clear water.
4 Let the nasal cannula dry in air. The nasal cannula may only
be used again for the therapy after it has properly dried.
Kröber O2
Maintenance
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