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CAUTION:  U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Respironics is a registered trademark, and OptiLife is a trademark of Respironics, Inc. 
and its affiliates. Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.

©2006 Respironics, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

HOECH  JJ 11/22/06   MCI 4100876

PN 1040025

Customer Service: 800-345-6443 or 724-387-4000

Respironics Europe, Africa, Middle East: +33-1-47-52-30-00

Respironics Asia Pacific: +852-3194-2280

optilife.respironics.com

1.

Try a different size cushion.

2. 

Verify chin support band is not 
over tightened.

3.

Move headgear side straps to front slot.

4. 

Rotate cushion for better placement 
in nostrils.

5. 

Re-adjust mask fitting while lying down.

6. 

Review “Tube Management” section 
(below) for helpful tips. 

With all lightweight masks, tube
management is an important step 
to assure seal and stability.

The Velcro

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ring provided with 

the OptiLife mask can be used to
help manage the CPAP tubing to
optimize mask stability.

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Summary of Contents for OptiLife

Page 1: ...into the nostril 1 Look at the markings on the pillows cushion to determine the correct placement of the cushion onto the cushion attachment hub The arrow on the cushion and the arrow on the interface should be on the same side but may not align perfectly 2 Attach the pillows cushion to the cushion attachment hub This should be done one side at a time Place the hole located on the side of the cush...

Page 2: ...e adjustable top strap should be positioned on the top of the head and the side straps should be positioned above the ears If side straps are resting on or below the ears see Fitting Tips at the end of this guide 3 Adjust the side straps to help move the pillows cushion comfortably into the nostrils Adjust the side straps evenly on both sides 4 Adjust the chin support band so that it rests snugly ...

Page 3: ...ff of the ears Correct position 2 Back headgear strap is sliding Loosen the top strap and move the back strap down toward the neck Re adjust the side straps and chin support band for comfort 3 If the patient has long and silky hair place the hair over the back of the headgear strap Fitting Tips HEADGEAR FITTING TIPS ...

Page 4: ...Middle East 33 1 47 52 30 00 Respironics Asia Pacific 852 3194 2280 optilife respironics com 1 Try a different size cushion 2 Verify chin support band is not over tightened 3 Move headgear side straps to front slot 4 Rotate cushion for better placement in nostrils 5 Re adjust mask fitting while lying down 6 Review Tube Management section below for helpful tips With all lightweight masks tube manag...

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