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MAINTENANCE
YOU MUST DISCONNECT THE NIPPY FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
ANY MAINTENANCE IS CARRIED OUT
User maintenance is limited to cleaning and visual inspection of the ventilator, the input air
filter and the breathing circuit.
The ventilator and the detachable mains cord set should be inspected for signs of external
damage weekly. If any damage is evident (particularly to the mains cord set) refer repair to
appropriately qualified technical personnel.
DO NOT
immerse the ventilator in or spray with water
DO NOT
use solvent cleaning agents or detergents
DO NOT
use abrasive cleaning agents
Mains Power Lead
Before using the NIPPY, inspect the mains lead for damage. Do not use if there is any
damage to the plug, socket or the insulation.
Exterior of Case
To clean, wipe the exterior of the case with a soft cloth moistened with water.
Input Air Filter
The input air filter should be inspected weekly. It is located on the rear of the machine.
To remove the filter, grip the filter housing
with the thumb and forefinger, across the
bottom corners and pull the filter cover away
from the ventilator. Remove and inspect the
element. If the filter element requires
replacement,
use
only
recommended
spares (see spares list). The use of any
other filtering material may impair the
performance of the ventilator.
Never attempt to clean the filter element with solvent cleaning agents.
Do not
operate the ventilator unless the input air filter is in place.
User Maintenance Schedule
Before Use
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Alarms
Test
Test
Batteries
Test
Breathing
Circuit
Inspect
Replace
Inlet Filter
Inspect/Replace
Power Cord
Inspect
Battery Run Time Test
Perform a run time test as detailed in the battery care section of this manual.
Breathing Circuit Cleaning
The breathing circuit is considered disposable.
GRIP
GRIP
