Disassembling for Cleaning, Emergency Release Cord

Simply pull the Emergency Release Cord and the two part clip separates, allowing you to remove the mask from the face.

Figure 1: Emergency Release Cord.

Note: The Emergency Release Cord should only be used to remove the mask in the event of an emergency. Overuse of the Emergency Release Cord may result in the deterioration of the two part clip mechanism.

Disassembling for Cleaning

See section C on the illustrations sheet.

1Detach the mask from the air tubing.

2Disconnect the headgear clips to release them from the mask frame. It is not necessary to remove the headgear clips from the headgear.

3Remove the ports caps from the mask frame.

4Detach the cushion assembly from the mask frame by depressing the cushion clip at the base of the mask frame and gently pulling it off. This releases the cushion and cushion clip.

Then, separate the cushion from the cushion clip.

5To detach the elbow from the frame, lift (C-1) and push (C-2) the right wing of the elbow retainer over the right L-shaped ridge on the mask frame.

6Rotate the elbow retainer to the position shown in C-3. The elbow retainer is now in the correct position for removal.

7To remove the elbow retainer, hold one wing of the elbow retainer down, and firmly pull the other wing out (C-4a) and then up (C-4b) over the top of the elbow. Remove the elbow retainer and elbow from the mask frame.

8To remove the forehead support from the mask, press the tab (C-5a) and move it upwards until it is possible to slide it off the mask frame (C-5b).

9Pull firmly at the base of the forehead support pad plugs to release the pads from the forehead support (C-6).