MASK REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
WARNING
DO NOT expose any part of the mask system or tubing to direct sunlight, as it may cause mask deterioration.
After cleaning, ALWAYS rinse mask thoroughly. Insuffi- cient rinsing of cleaning agents can result in severe skin rash, irritation and skin breakdown.
Wash the entire mask system (except the headgear) after each use. Wash the headgear at least once per week.
NOTE: ALWAYS hand wash the headgear to increase the life of the product.
1.Separate the headgear from the mask assembly and hand wash the mask components using a mild detergent (such as dishwashing detergent) in warm water. Rinse thoroughly and allow parts to
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the nasal cushion after every use. It can be cleaned and rinsed while it is mounted to the mask shell.
DISASSEMBLING/REASSEMBLING THE NASAL CUSHION TO THE MASK SHELL (FIGURE 3)
1.Remove the nasal cushion by slowly pulling it out of the nasal mask channel. Refer to FIGURE 3.
2.Hand wash the nasal cushion using a mild detergent (such as dishwashing detergent) in warm water.
3.Prior to rinsing, press the ribbed portion of the nasal cushion into the channel of the mask shell.
NOTE: Wetting the cushion ribbing sparingly with soapy water will ease the insertion into the nasal channel.
4.Start with the top of the nasal mask cushion, gradually working down the sides until the nasal mask cushion is seated in the nasal mask channel.
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