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•Avoid excessive
•You should remove the mask as soon as you switch off the respiratory therapy device or detach the mask from the air tubing. This will prevent you from rebreathing your own exhaled air.
•To remove the mask safely, first open the clip fastener [18] on the headgear [20] and then detach the tubing connector [2] from the angled adapter [3]. Do not pull on the mask.
•Follow the instructions on regular cleaning of the mask to prevent possible respiratory tract infections.
•The Papillon nasal mask may be used only for nasal positive airway pressure therapy (nCPAP or biLEVEL).
•Do not use or repair a defective mask. Use original spare parts only.
Fitting the Nasal Mask
Always wash your face and hands before using the mask.
a)[Fig. C] Insert the tubing connector [2] into the air tubing [1].
b)[Fig. D] Thread the strap of the clip fastener [18] through one of the lower slots [9] for the headgear.
c)Lay out the AeroFix II headgear [20] in front of you, so that the side with the washing instructions is facing away from you. The longer straps should be at the top and the shorter ones at the bottom.
d)[Fig. E] Open the Velcro fasteners on the AeroFix II headgear and thread the ends through the appropriate slots [9] on the mask frame and clip fastener. Always thread from the inside and close the Velcro fasteners on the outer side of the straps.
e)[Fig. E] Optional: attach the middle of each upper strap with the AeroFix® plus tubing clip [19], available separately.
f)[Fig. F] Stand in front of a mirror and hold the nasal mask on your face using one hand. With the other hand, pull the headgear over your head with the clip fastener open.
g)[Fig. G] Close the clip fastener and readjust the ends of the headgear one by one so that they are even. Ensure that the upper straps are at the same height above each ear. The lower straps must be below the ears. The
saddle part of the headgear should be cen- tered at the back of your head.
h)[Fig. H] Push the tubing connector together with the air tubing onto the angled adapter [3]. Op- tional: then secure the air tubing to your head using the Velcro fastener of the AeroFix plus tubing clip.
i)Switch your respiratory therapy device on and get into bed, in order to make sure the mask is fitted correctly.
j)The mask should not pinch, and should not leave any pressure marks. No air should be able to escape between the skin and the mask cushion. Use the headgear to adjust the fit of your Papillon nasal mask accordingly.