4 Cleaning and disinfecting
instructions
4.1 Intervals
Daily
Clean the mask in warm water to remove all
residues. To do this the mask can be
disassembled as described in section 3.12
"Disassembling/assembling the mask". Use a
mild cleaning agent (e.g. dishwasher
detergent). After cleaning, rinse all parts
carefully with clean water.
Caution!
•For patients with a weakened immune
system or a special medical history, daily
disinfecting or sterilization of the mask
components may be necessary. In this case,
please consult your doctor.
•Please take great care when cleaning and
disinfecting the contact surfaces between the
mask frame and the retaining ring. Residues
on these surfaces can reduce the success of
the therapy and the functioning of the
integrated exhaled air system (vented
variants).
Weekly
Disassemble the mask as described in section
3.12 "Disassembling/assembling the
mask"and clean and sterilize the parts of the
mask. (see "4.2. Cleaning, disinfection,
sterilization" on page 19)
4.2 Cleaning, disinfection,
sterilization
Permissible procedures
Procedure
Parts
Mask cushion
Mask cushion GEL
Forehead cushion
Forehead cushion
GEL
Port cap
Mask frame
Coarse adjustment
component
Fine adjustment
component
Elbow
Anti-asphyxia valve
Rotating sleeve
Retaining ring
Headgear clip
Headgear
Quick release
system
Caution!
•Always clean the components of the mask
thoroughly before disinfecting or sterilizing
them as indicated in the above table.
•The emergency exhaled air valve and gel-
filled mask components are highly sensitive
components. Always handle them with care
to prevent damage or deformation.
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