Air Liquide Alnest N1 Silent Mode D'emploi page 14

• 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.
7 - TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
The airflow - Flow generator turned
doesn't reach off or not working.
the mask. - Breathing circuit
ventilator not inserted
correctly.
Noisy and - The mask has not
annoying air been assembled
leaks. correctly.
- The mask is not
positioned correctly.
- The size of the mask
may not be correct.
ENGLISH
SOLUTIONS
- Switch on or adjust the flow
generator.
- Connect the breathing
circuit ventilator to the flow
generator and the mask.
- Disassemble the mask
and then reassemble it as
described in the user manual.
- Reposition the mask on
your face and adjust the
headgear straps as described
in the user manual.
- Contact your doctor or
therapy technician to find the
right size.
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
The exhalation Incorrect or insufficient
orifices daily cleaning.
become dirty
to the point of
occlusion.
8 - DISPOSAL
The mask components are made of the materials indicated below. They
do not contain hazardous substances and can therefore be disposed of
with ordinary household waste.
COMPONENT
Cushion (a)
Frame (b)
Elbow connector (c)
Swivel fitting (d)
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SOLUTIONS
Follow the indicated pro-
cedure:
- Disassemble the mask in all
its components;
- Leave the elbow connector
with the exhalation orifices
immersed in a bath of hot
water (at maximum domestic
water temperature) and neu-
tral soap for about 2 hours;
- Rinse the component with
fresh clean water and pay
particular attention when
removing any soap deposits;
- Dry it with a dry cloth/ allow
to air dry, away from direct
sunlight;
- Assemble the mask.
If necessary, carry out these
operations with the aid of a
soft bristle brush and brush
the exhalation orifices for 30
seconds under running water.
MATERIAL
Silicone + PBT
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate + PBT + Polyester
Copolyester