User Manual

Spirodoc cod. 980156 Rev 1.3 EN 55/67
ENGLISH
To avoid damage beyond remedy to the reusable turbine please do not use any
alcoholic or oily detergent solutions, and do not immerge the turbine in hot
water or hot liquids.
Do not place the turbine under a direct water jet or other liquid. If no detergent
solution is available, clean the turbine in clean water.
MIR suggests the use of Perasafe, manufactured by Dupont, which has been
tested on all MIR sensors.
Rinse the turbine by immerging it in clean water (not hot).
Shake off the excess water from the turbine and let it dry, position the turbine vertically
on a dry surface.
Before inserting the reusable turbine in the device it is good practice to visually check
that the rotor inside turns freely. Hold the turbine horizontally and slowly move it left
and right and vice versa. You should be able to see the mobile equipment (blade)
rotate freely. If this is not the case then the measurement accuracy can no longer be
guaranteed and as such the turbine must be replaced.
Having completed the turbine cleaning procedure, insert the turbine in its housing
making sure to turn it clockwise as shown by the symbol of the lock printed on
SPIRODOC.
The turbine is inserted properly by pushing it all the way in and subsequently rotating it
clockwise until it stops; this bayonet mechanism ensures that the turbine is blocked
inside the plastic casing.
To be absolutely certain that the turbine is functioning properly perform the checklist in
paragraph 5.1.1; if the turbine is still malfunctioning please replace it with a new one.
WARNING
When using disposable turbines, do not carry out any cleaning procedure. A
new disposable turbine must be used for a new patient.
5.1.1 Proper turbine operation check
 Turn on SPIRODOC and setup the device to perfom a spirometry test (for example
FVC).
 Hold the SPIRODOC with one hand and move it slowly sideways, having the air
pass through the turbine.
 If the rotor spins properly the device will emit a series of acoustic signals “beeps”.
The beeping frequency is a function of the air flow passing through the turbine.
 If no beeps are heard while moving the device, proceed to clean the turbine
5.2 Oximetry sensor cleaning
Clean the sensor with a soft cloth moistened with water or a mild soap solution. To
disinfect the sensor, rub with isopropylic alcohol. Allow the sensor to dry completely
after cleaning.