ResMed Ultra Mirage NVFFM, Clinical Manual

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4
Disassembling for Cleaning
See section
C
on the illustrations sheet.
1 Detach the mask from the air tubing.
2
Disconnect the headgear clips to release them from the mask frame. It is
not necessary to remove the headgear clips from the headgear.
3
Remove the ports caps from the mask frame.
4
Detach the cushion assembly from the mask frame by depressing the
cushion clip at the base of the mask frame and gently pulling it off. This
releases the cushion and cushion clip.
Then, separate the cushion from the cushion clip.
5
To detach the elbow from the frame, lift
(C-1)
and push
(C-2)
the right wing
of the elbow retainer over the right L-shaped ridge on the mask frame.
6 Rotate the elbow retainer to the position shown in C-3 . The elbow retainer
is now in the correct position for removal.
7
To remove the elbow retainer, hold one wing of the elbow retainer down,
and firmly pull the other wing out
(C-4a) and then up (C-4b) over the top of
the elbow. Remove the elbow retainer and elbow from the mask frame.
8
To remove the forehead support from the mask, press the tab
(C-5a)
and
move it upwards until it is possible to slide it off the mask frame (C-5b).
9
Pull firmly at the base of the forehead support pad plugs to release the pads
from the forehead support
(C-6).
Cleaning the Mask in the Home
Notes:
•
Wash your hands before cleaning the mask.
•
It is important to always handwash the headgear.
•
The headgear may be washed without being disassembled from the
headgear clips.
Daily/After each use
Handwash the mask components in warm (approx 30ºC) water for one minute
using mild soap or detergent. Rinse the components well with drinking quality
water and allow them to air dry out of direct sunlight.
Weekly
Handwash the headgear in warm (approx. 30ºC) water using mild soap or
detergent. Rinse well and allow to air dry out of direct sunlight.
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