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NASAL CPAP/BI-LEVEL
Final Assembly
Follow these steps to
connect the circuit to
your CPAP or Bi-Level unit:
Step 1:
Connect the tubing to your nasal mask.
• If you are using a nasal pillow circuit, your
tubing is already attached.
• Adjust the tubing so that it will not pull
on the mask or nasal pillow circuit when
you lie down.
• If possible, route the tubing up and over
your headboard to reduce the tension
on your mask or nasal pillow circuit.
Step 2:
Press the power switch to ON.
The unit will automatically deliver your
prescribed pressure level.
Make sure that no air is leaking out of your
mask or nasal pillows. If it is, readjust your
mask or nasal pillows and headgear.
Step 3:
If prescribed or if you have chosen to
use the
ramp feature,
you may activate the
ramp dial or delay button at this time. Either
press the
delay button
which will activate the
ramp feature over a set period of time or turn
the
ramp dial
to the amount of time you desire.
Step 4:
Relax and take slow deep breaths
through your nose.
If you need to get up during the night, press
the power switch to OFF and disconnect the
tubing from the nasal mask or nasal pillow
assembly, leaving the mask or nasal pillows and
headgear on your head. Reattach the tubing
when you return to bed and press the power
switch to ON. You may wish to reactivate the
ramp feature if it is available on your unit.
If you wish to remove the headgear and mask
or nasal pillows, it may be easiest to unhook or
loosen only one of the bottom straps to remove
the headgear in a quick one-step fashion.
Step 5:
In the morning, clean your mask
or pillows (see page 12). Daily cleaning
is recommended.
Bi-Level Positive Airway
Pressure
Some patients may require a Bi-Level unit.
Standard CPAP units maintain the same
pressure while you inhale and exhale. A Bi-Level
unit has a higher pressure for inhalation and
a lower pressure for exhalation. Many patients
report that the Bi-Level unit’s lower expiratory
Relax and take slow deep breaths
Buttons that operate your unit
Air Outlet
Display
Screen
Power
Switch
Ramp
Button
