B
I
PAP S
YNCHRONY
S
ERVICE
& T
ECHNICAL
I
NFORMATION
R
OUTINE
M
AINTENANCE
- P
AGE
1
1032412, R
EV
. 00
R
OUTINE
M
AINTENANCE
C
HAPTER
O
VERVIEW
This chapter provides guidelines and illustrates the cleaning and maintenance procedures for the
BiPAP Synchrony system.
C
LEANING
THE
S
YSTEM
Wipe the outside of the device with a cloth slightly dampened with water and a mild detergent. Let the
device dry before reconnecting the electrical supply.
C
LEANING
/R
EPLACING
THE
I
NTAKE
F
ILTER
The gray pollen filter is a reusable filter that screens out pollens and some household dust. This filter
should be cleaned at least once every two weeks under normal usage, or as required, and replaced
with a new one every six months. One additional pollen filter is included with the system. The pollen
filter must be in place at all times when the unit is operating.
R
EMOVING
, C
LEANING
,
AND
R
EPLACING
THE
F
ILTER
1. With the airflow turned off, disconnect the AC power cord from the back of the unit.
2. Remove the filter cap by gently lifting up on the bottom of the filter cap, then pull it away
from the back of the device.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the electrical supply before attempting to
clean the BiPAP Synchrony. DO NOT immerse the device in water or allow any
liquid to enter the cabinet or the filter intake.
CAUTION
Failure to replace a dirty filter may cause the device to operate at higher than
normal temperatures and damage the device.
