ResMed MAP Series Fitting the Nasal Mask, Disassembly of the Nasal Mask, Assembly

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•Avoid excessive build-up of condensed water, particularly at low therapeutic pressures. If necessary, reduce the settings of the air humidifier accordingly.

•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.

k)[Fig. I] It is also possible to adjust the angle between the frame base [11] and the forehead frame [7]. There are four possible positions [16]. To make the adjustment, take off the mask and squeeze the hinge grip [17] with one hand while adjusting the position of the forehead frame with the other hand. If necessary, you can also attach the forehead pad [8] onto the upper mounting holes [6] of the forehead frame.

Disassembly of the Nasal Mask

a)[Fig. A] Grip the tubing connector [2] and detach it from the angled adapter [3] by snapping it off to the side.

b)Push the mask cushion [12] backwards out of the frame base [11].

c)Remove the forehead pad [8] from the forehead frame [7].

d)Detach the angled adapter from the mask frame [10] by twisting the adapter anti- clockwise, unlocking it, and pulling it out.

e)Remove the connector cover [5] from the angled adapter.

f)Detach the forehead frame from the frame base by squeezing the hinge grip [17] while pulling the forehead frame out backwards along the guide rail.

Assembly

a)[Fig. A] Squeeze the hinge grip [17] and push the forehead frame [7] into the guide rail of the frame base [11].

b)[Fig. A] Push the connector cover [5] onto the connectors for external pressure measurement and administering oxygen [4] on the angled adapter [3].