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Institutional Disinfection
Refer to the Disinfection Guide for Professional Users to reprocess between patients in a clinical
setting. Access the latest version of the Disinfection Guide at www.healthcare.philips.com or by
contacting customer service at 1-800-345-6443 (USA or Canada only) or +1-724-387-4000.
Achieving the Right Fit
Note: Do not overtighten the straps.
Before putting on the mask
1. Sizing: Place the pillows cushion tips
2. Choose the cushion so the pillows gel bases
gaps.
Note: Do not push the pillows gel bases into your nostrils.
Putting on the Mask
3. Headgear: Pull the headgear on over your head
4. Pillows: Insert the pillows cushion tips
Adjusting the Mask
5. Headgear: Adjust the crown strap
glasses.
Warning: The mask parts should be away from your eyes. Loosen the crown strap
the frame side straps
6. Frame: Peel the tabs
against the straps to reattach
The mask should rest comfortably against your face
Tube Management (Optional)
7. Slip the mask tube
8. Position the mask tubing over your head
Using the Mask
9. Connect the flexible tubing (included with your CPAP or bi-level device) to the swivel
10. Turn the therapy device on. Lie down. Breathe normally.
11. Assume different sleeping positions. Move around until comfortable. If there are any excessive
air leaks, make final adjustments. Some air leaking is normal.
Comfort Tips
• The most common mistake is overtightening. The mask should fit loose and comfortable. If
your skin bulges around the mask or if you see red marks on your face, loosen the straps.
• Re-seat the mask by pulling it away from your face and gently setting back into place.
Removing the Mask
Keep your adjustments! Easily remove the mask by grabbing the headgear back strap
the headgear forward over your head.
Disassembly
1. Cushion: Grasp the pillows cushion platform
Caution: Do not pull on the pillows cushion tips
2. Elbow: Pull from frame
Caution: The elbow
separate the elbow or swivel from the tube.
Caution: Do not pull on mask tube
3. Frame: Undo the frame tabs
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away from your eyes.
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away from the straps, adjust the length evenly, then press the tabs
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through the headgear tube management loop
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, tube , and swivel
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to separate from CPAP tubing.
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and pull through the slots in the headgear.
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into your nostrils
sit comfortably under the nose without any
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into your nostrils .
. The headgear should sit just above the ears similar to
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and away from your eyes.
and peel from elbow
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to remove from elbow
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are permanently attached. Do not attempt to
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to move
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