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Properly adjusted, it should not open during loud speech.
During both speaking and coughing, the cough-relief
valve should allow the Provox
an airtight position. [picture C14]
The default setting of the cough-relief valve is at a
medium opening force. However, because of individual
differences, it is adjustable in order to keep the valve
closed even during loud speech and to permit the valve
to open instantly during a sudden cough.
To adjust the cough-relief valve, remove the Provox
FreeHands HME
it with the HME part facing to you. [picture C15]
Locate the position of the cough-relief valve magnet
(below the point on the top of the cough-relief valve)
and, using only the safety screwdriver provided with
the device, push the HME foam to the side, enough to
see and reach the magnet screw in the valve housing.
[picture C16]
The magnetic force of the valve can now be made
stronger (by turning the screw clockwise) or weaker
(by turning the screw counter-clockwise). Start with an
adjustment of about 90°. [picture C17]
Stop immediately if resistance is felt while turn-
ing the screw, otherwise you can damage the valve
irreparably.
The patient should be instructed on the proper use and
daily care of this device as described below. This manual
must be given to the patient.
Cleaning.the.Device
REMOVAL.OF.THE.PROVOX
See step 5 in the Instructions for the Patient
NORMAL.CLEANING.OF.THE.REUSABLE.
See step 6 in the Instructions for the Patient
Disinfecting the Device
The Provox
patient use. However, should disinfection become
necessary, use the following procedure:
Cleaning prior to disinfection
Use the cleaning container, which comes with the
Provox
FreeHandsHME
®
Remove the speech valve membrane from the valve
unit.
C LIN I CI A NS
from the Adhesive base plate and hold
®
STEP.7.–.INSTRUCTING.THE.PATIENT
HME.CASSETTE
SPEECH.VALVE.UNIT
FreeHands HME
®
Adhesive to remain in
®
.FREEHANDS.
®
is intended for single
®
.
®
®
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