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2 - MASK COMPONENTS (section A)
a) cushion; b) frame; c) elbow connector; d) swivel fitting; e) headgear;
f) buckle.
3 - ASSEMBLING AND WEARING THE MASK (section B)
• Bring the gray cushion (a) ring closer to the frame (b) so as to first
couple the upper part of the cushion to the upper tooth of the frame,
then place your fingers and push to also hook the lower part of the
cushion to the frame (B.1).
• Holding the mask gently in close contact to the face, wear the headgear
(e) over the head making sure the cushion (a) adheres to the profile
around the nose (B.2).
• Attach the two lower straps of the headgear (e) to the hooks of the
frame (b) so that they pass under the ears (B.3).
• Slightly pull the straps to ensure the stability of the mask according to
the sequence B.4.
• Connect the swivel fitting (d) to the equipment tube (B.5), then turn on
the equipment at the prescribed pressure.
• Lie down and, if necessary, adjust the headgear again (B.6).
4 - USING THE MASK
To properly remove, disassemble and reassemble the mask, refer to the
respective illustrations in section C - D - E.
5 - CLEANING THE MASK
For daily cleaning, the mask must be disassembled in its components,
each of which must be carefully washed in warm water (about 30°C) using
neutral soap and then rinsed thoroughly with clean fresh water. Finally, the
parts must be air dried, away from direct sunlight.
To clean the headgear, perform the same procedure weekly.
For a deeper decontamination of the mask, consult the "Guide to
decontamination, disinfection and sterilization" available electronically on
the website medicaldevice.airliquide.com or at your dealer, together with
the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the disinfectant solution,
especially regarding the compatibility with the materials of the various
components.
ENGLISH
PRECAUTIONS
• Remove the mask after disconnecting at least one of the lower headgear
straps.
• Do not open the straps to avoid having to adjust the headgear again the
next time you use it.
• Be very careful to remove any dirt from the exhalation holes.
• The headgear can only be washed in water.
• Do not clean the mask with solutions containing alcohol, aromatic
compounds, humidifiers, antibacterial agents,hydrating agents or
aromatic oils as they would damage the product and reduce its life.
• Do not leave the mask immersed for more than 10 minutes.
• Do not clean the mask in the dishwasher.
• Check carefully all the components to make sure there are no soap
deposits or foreign bodies inside the mask.
6 - REGENERATION OF THE MASK FOR REUSE ON DIFFERENT
PATIENTS
The mask can be regenerated for up to 20 cycles by one of the following
processes:
• high level thermal disinfection;
• high level chemical disinfection.
For full detailed mask regeneration instructions, consult the "Guide to
decontamination, disinfection and sterilization" available electronically on the
website medicaldevice.airliquide.com or at your dealer.
PRECAUTIONS
• The mask must always be regenerated before use on a new patient.
• The headgear must be replaced.
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