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Sizing cushion
Step1 -Familiarize yourself with the sizing template and the cushion sizes available.
Step2 -Use the sizing template to assess the correct width of the patient's nose and corresponding cushion size.
Step3 -For noses that sit within the red border, choose the small cushion. For noses that extend into the blue border, choose the medium cushion.
Fitting
Step1 - Ensure the lower headgear straps are not connected to the frame.
Step2 -With the headgear resting over the mask, bring the cushion under your nose.
Step3 - Pull the headgear over your head while holding the cushion securely under your nose.
Step4 -Bring the lower headgear straps under your ears and attach each magnetic clip to the frame.
Step5 - Adjust the upper headgear straps until the mask is secure.
Step6 - Adjust the lower headgear straps until the mask is secure.
Step7 -Adjust the top headgear strap until the mask is secure and so that the strap sits close to the centre of your head.
Hair management
Step1 - Long untied hair back should not sit underneath the headgear.
Step2 -Long untied hair should be pulled through the headgear and back behind your ears.
Step3 - Ponytails should not sit underneath the headgear.
Step4 - Ponytails should be pulled through the headgear and behind your head.
These instructions are for general information purpose only. For full details please consult the user guide.
Fitting
Step 1 -Ensure the lower headgear straps are not connected to the frame.
Step 2 -With the headgear resting over the mask, bring the cushion under your nose.
Step 3 - Pull the headgear over your head while holding the cushion securely under your nose.
Step 4 -Bring the lower headgear straps under your ears and attach each magnetic clip to the frame.
Step 5 -Adjust the upper headgear straps until the mask is secure.
Step 6 - Adjust the lower headgear straps until the mask is secure.
Step 7 - Adjust the top headgear strap until the mask is secure and so that the strap sits close to the centre of your head.
Assembly
Step 1 - Check that you have all the mask components as pictured.
Step 2 - Ensure that the ResMed logo on the headgear is facing outwards.
Step 3 -Thread the left upper headgear into the left side of the frame and fasten the Velcro tab.
Step 4 -Thread the right upper headgear into the right side of the frame and fasten the Velcro tab.
Step 5 -Align the cushion with the frame and connect them together.
Step 6 -Connect the elbow to the frame.
Disassembly
Step 1 -Ensure your mask is disconnected from your machine.
Step 2 -Unfasten the left upper headgear strap and pull it away from the frame.
Step 3 -Unfasten the right upper headgear strap and pull it away from the frame.
Step 4 -Squeeze the side buttons on the elbow and detach it from the frame.
Step 5 - Pull the cushion away from the frame.
Quick release
Step 1 -First stop your device.
Step 2 -Disconnect the elbow and attached tubing from your mask by squeezing the elbow's buttons and pulling it out.
Step 3 -Reconnect the elbow and tubing by clicking it back into the mask.
Step 4 -Restart your therapy.
Daily cleaning
Step 1 -Disassemble the mask into its components, and place the headgear aside.
Step 2 -Soak and agitate the mask elbow, frame and cushion in warm soapy water for at least one minute.
Step 3 - Hand wash each of the components with a soft bristle brush.
Step 4 -Rinse each of the components under running water to remove any suds.
Step 5 - Leave the components to air dry away from direct sunlight.
These instructions are for general information purpose only. For full details consult the user guide.
Managing leak
Step 1 - You will first need to check where the leak is coming from.
Step 2 - You can try resealing the mask by pulling it away from your face and letting it settle back into position.
Step 3 - Adjust the top headgear strap to correct minor leaks.
Step 4 -Adjust the upper straps to correct leaks from the upper areas of the mask.
Step 5 - Adjust the lower straps to correct leaks from the lower areas of the mask.
Step 6 - Check that both the frame and headgear are secure and comfortable.
Daily cleaning
Step 1 - Disassemble the mask into its components, and place the headgear aside.
Step 2 - Soak and agitate the mask elbow, frame and cushion in warm soapy water for at least one minute.
Step 3 -Hand wash each of the components with a soft bristle brush.
Step 4 -Rinse each of the components under running water to remove any suds.
Step 5 - Leave the components to air dry away from direct sunlight.
Weekly cleaning
Step 1 -Take the headgear off the mask and set aside.
Step 2 -Soak and agitate the headgear in warm soapy water for at least one minute.
Step 3 -Hand wash the headgear by gently rubbing and squeezing it.
Step 4 -Rinse the headgear under a running water to remove any suds, and then squeeze it to remove excess water.
Step 5 -Leave the headgear to air dry away from direct sunlight.
Mask Inspection
Step 1 -Examine the mask system and familiarise yourself with its components.
Step 2 -Disassemble the mask as per User Guide instructions.
Step 3 -Examine the headgear by checking and pulling lightly on its straps.
Step 4 -Examine the elbow inside and out for damage, paying attention to the inner flaps and vent holes.
Step 5 - Examine the frame on both sides for cracks and damage.
Step 6 -Examine the cushion inside and out for tears and damage.
Step 7 - Reassemble the mask as per User Guide instructions.
These instructions are for general information purpose only. For full details consult the user guide.
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