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