ResMed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask Mode D'emploi page 8

9 Squeeze the tabs of the valve elbow to
remove the valve frame from the valve
elbow. Then, carefully remove the valve
membrane from the valve frame
(Fig. D-6).
10 To remove the forehead support from
the mask, press the tab (Fig. D-7a) and
move it upwards until you can slide it off
the mask frame (Fig. D-7b).
11 Pull firmly at the base of the forehead
support pad plugs to release the pads
from the forehead support (Fig D-8).
C
LEANING THE
H
OME
Notes:
Wash the headgear before first time use,
•
as the dye may run. It is important to
always handwash the headgear.
The headgear may be washed without
•
being disassembled.
D /A
AILY FTER EACH USE
Handwash the mask components in
lukewarm, soapy water. Use pure soap
(an example of pure soap is Dove
unscented; made by Unilever). Rinse the
components well and allow them to air dry
out of direct sunlight.
To clean the valve membrane, immerse it in
soapy water and gently rub the membrane
to remove any foreign matter. Rinse the
membrane and allow it to air dry out of
direct sunlight.
Inspect the valve membrane for wear and
deterioration. If the valve membrane is
damaged, distorted, or torn, replace it with
a new valve membrane. Ensure that the
membrane is clean and dry before re-
inserting it into the valve.
M
ASK IN THE
soap,
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W
EEKLY
Handwash the headgear in warm, soapy
water. Use pure soap. Rinse well and allow
it to air dry out of direct sunlight.
CAUTION
Do not use bleach, chlorine, alcohol,
•
or aromatic-based solutions,
moisturizing or antibacterial soaps, or
scented oils to clean any of the mask
components. These solutions may
cause damage and reduce the life of
the product.
Do not expose any part of the mask
•
system or tubing to direct sunlight as
it may cause the product to
deteriorate.
If any visible deterioration of a mask
•
component is apparent (cracking,
crazing, tears, etc), the mask
component should be discarded and
replaced.
R
EPROCESSING THE
P
BETWEEN ATIENTS
The mask should be reprocessed when
used between patients. Cleaning,
disinfection and sterilization instructions are
available from the ResMed website,
www.resmed.com/masks/sterilization/
americas.
If you do not have Internet access, please
contact your ResMed representative.
CAUTION
The valve membrane must be replaced
with a new valve membrane when the
mask is reused on another patient. This
part cannot be disinfected or sterilized.
M
ASK