SoClean 2

• Will health insurance cover the SoClean 2?

  At this time the SoClean 2 is not covered under health insurance.

• Can an HSA or FSA account be used?

  Yes, you can use your HSA or FSA account. The eligible product list number is: #9274

• Will the SoClean 2 work with my CPAP machine?

  The SoClean 2 will work with most CPAP machines. Please check our compatibility chart.

• Will the SoClean 2 work with my CPAP mask?

  The SoClean 2 will work with most CPAP masks. There are a few full-size masks that will not fit in the SoClean 2. If you have any questions call Lofta at 800-698-8000.

• Are there supplies that have to be changed on the SoClean 2?

  Yes, every six months of normal use, the filter and check valve need to be changed. The filter and check valve come together in a kit and can be ordered at this link.

• What is activated oxygen?

  Activated oxygen also known as ozone, or O3, is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as: 1. a form of oxygen that is found in a layer high in the earth’s atmosphere. 2. fresh healthy air especially near the sea.

  Activated oxygen is a three-atom oxygen molecule. This three-atom molecule is a colorless gas with powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light. It differs from normal oxygen (O2) but over time or with forced filtration, will break back down to normal oxygen (O2) that we breathe.

  Many become confused over the term ozone. There is good ozone and there is bad ozone. Most commonly discussed is bad ozone, which is linked to high ozone or smog alerts in certain areas of the world. This kind of ozone is mixed with toxic gases that can be breathed in and cause health problems. Good ozone is found in our upper atmosphere or you may smell the essence of ozone after a thunderstorm.

  Activated oxygen (the good ozone) is known as one of the best and most effective means to natural disinfection. This process is commonly used in an array of applications such as public water filtration, fruit and vegetable handling, hotel housekeeping, and hospital disinfection.

• Is ozone/activated oxygen really safe?

  Activated oxygen, also called ozone or O3, occurs in nature. It is produced and used commercially in applications for sanitizing produce, waste and drinking water. The SoClean 2 is designed to keep the activated oxygen enclosed in your CPAP equipment and the secure chamber. And, when the sanitizing process is complete, the ozone turns back into regular oxygen.

• Isn’t activated oxygen ozone?

  Yes. These terms are interchangeable and mean the same thing.

• Why do I need an adapter for SoClean 2?

  SoClean 2 works with most CPAP machines. There are some brands and models that will need an adapter for SoClean 2 to work. The SoClean 2 adapter helps users setup and install SoClean 2 easier and also allows many CPAP machines to maintain their heated hose functionality. To see if your CPAP machine needs a SoClean 2 adapter please see the SoClean 2 Compatibility Chart.

• Can I keep the SoClean 2 attached permanently to my CPAP machine, or should I detach the SoClean 2 each night and then plug in my CPAP hose?

  You should not have to disconnect anything – that is the wonderful thing about the SoClean 2. Once you have it set up, you can leave it until you have to replace your CPAP hose. In some cases when used with a heated hose adapter, you may have to disconnect the water chamber to fill with water.

• Can I position the SoClean 2 on a shelf below my CPAP or does the SoClean 2 need to be level with my CPAP?

  Preferably the SoClean 2 cleaner and sanitizer should be level with your CPAP machine so the flow is easier, but you can put it on a shelf below your CPAP. You will have enough hose length. If you do put it below your CPAP unit, we ask that you periodically look at the check valve assembly to make sure there is no water in the clear tube, as this can harm your SoClean 2 unit. If you do see water, you should replace the check valve assembly.

• Isn’t the small tube under water during cleaning? Or is the reservoir supposed to be dry during cleaning?

  If you have water in your reservoir, the tube needs to be submerged in order to get the activated oxygen to clean the water. However, you can also run the SoClean 2 without water in the reservoir.

• Does the small hose that goes into the water chamber affect my CPAP air pressure or act like a leak?

  The small hose would have a minimal effect if any on your CPAP machine air pressure. In rare cases, if you have a BI-PAP or A-PAP machine, a heated hose adapter may be required to ensure proper pressure. The small hose does not act like a leak.

• How long will the SoClean 2 machine last?

  We warranty the SoClean 2 for one year. However, in our testing we simulated running the machine for over 5 years and experienced no issues.