3B medical Lumin LM3000 Guide D'utilisation page 6

Why doesn't the Lumin® use Ozone, like other CPAP cleaners?
Because the Lumin® was developed by 3B Medical, a specialist in CPAP equipment,
masks, and accessories, they have a heightened level of commitment and concern to
their patients. 3B Medical did not feel that the safety concerns of ozone being used in
the home were being adequately disclosed. Due to the lifestyles of many patients, they
also had concerns that the two hour wait period in using CPAP equipment might be
ignored and harmful OZONE inhaled. The U.S. EPA published a serious warning about
use of ozone in a home environment:
"When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest
pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic
respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight
respiratory infections."
https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ozone-generators-are-sold-air-cleaners
For that reason, in designing the Lumin®, care was taken to find the safest and fastest
way to disinfect CPAP accessories. UV-C was by far the best solution.
Why should I clean and disinfect my mask, hose, and
water chamber?
Moisture left in your mask, hose and water chamber becomes a breeding ground for
bacteria, germs and mold. Keeping your CPAP mask, hose, and water chamber free
of harmful germs and bacteria helps avoid getting sick from a dirty CPAP. Clean your
CPAP equipment prior to using Lumin.®
Are there any supplies that need to be reordered?
No. The Lumin® requires no replacement supplies whatsoever. The Lumin® relies on
a special UV-C bulb that is rated to easily outlast the life of the device and should not
require changing. In the event the bulb is damaged or does require replacement, low
cost replacement bulbs are available at your local home care dealer.
How do I use the Lumin®?
The Lumin® is a single button device. It really could not be any easier. First wipe the
inside of your mask and cushion with a CPAP wipe to remove any physical residue.
If disinfecting your humidifier water chamber, open the chamber and place in the
drawer face up. If disinfecting your mask, lay your mask in the drawer face up. Close
the drawer and press the button. In 5 minutes the cycle is complete and your mask
and water chamber are ready for use. Because UV-C disinfection involves light waves,
it operates in "line of sight" fashion, only irradiating surfaces within its sight lines. If
there is heightened need for disinfection, the mask can be disassembled or a second
cycle used after flipping the object over. For general daily use, only one cycle is necessary.