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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. Keep the unit at least six (6) inches away from walls and curtains. Keep the unit free from obstacles. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: Clean the cabinet by wiping only with a damp cloth. Do Not use cleaners or disinfectants that may damage the exterior surface or parts. If you have a humidifier bottle, it should be cleaned daily as follows: Wash the humidifier bottle and lid in soapy water and rinse. Soak the humidifier bottle and lid in a vinegar solution of two (2) parts water for 20 minutes. This serves as an antibacterial agent. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to air dry on its side. The foam air inlet filter should be cleaned by washing with soap and water and rinsing thoroughly with water. Squeeze excess water from the filter and allow to completely dry before replacing on the concentrator. TROUBLESHOOTING: Problem: No oxygen flow to patient Possible Causes: Kinked or obstructed tubing Leak at a connection Humidifier bottle not screwed together properly after refilling, allowing oxygen to leak where it screws together. To verify flow to patient, place nose piece in glass or water and compare bubbling to that of bubbling in humidifier bottle. They should be relatively the same. If not, recheck for loose connections. Check for defective nasal cannula Problem: Concentrator will not run. Possible Causes: Power failure Power cord not connected Circuit breaker activated Check all electrical connections and circuit breaker Home Health Agency Nursing Manual J-62