3.10 Compatible devices and
accessories
Therapy units
masks can be combined with
JOYCE Full Face
all units designed for carrying out the
therapies described under "Intended Use".
Note that if unsuitable device combinations
are used, the actual pressure in the mask may
not correspond to the therapy pressure you
have been prescribed.
This may also happen even if the correct
pressure is indicated on the therapy unit.
Have your device combination adjusted by a
doctor or distributor so that the pressure in
the mask corresponds to your therapy
pressure.
Humidifier
JOYCE Full Face masks
cold and warm-air humidifiers.
Never set the humidification level so high
that condensation forms in the air hose.
Follow the instructions for use of your
humidifier and therapy unit.
Quick release cord (optional) (Fig. I)
To open the headgear in an emergency (e.g.
vomiting) a quick release cord can be
supplied as an accessory.
The quick release cord consists of a special
clip with ripcord, which is fitted instead of
one of the lower headgear clips.
In an emergency, simply pull the ripcord. The
special clip will detach itself from the mask.
The headgear is now open and the mask can
be removed.
Bronchoscopy set (optional) (no figure)
The bronchoscopy set (endoscopy adapter
non-vented in combination with retaining
ring non vented (NV)) allows endoscopy
(bronchoscopy) to be performed without
interrupting ventilation.
The bronchoscopy may only be performed by
trained medical staff.
can be used with both
For more detailed information, please see
brief instructions for use WM 67495.
3.11 After usage
1. Undo one of the lower headgear clips
from the mask and remove the mask.
2. Undo the other three headgear clips in
order to remove the headgear from the
mask.
3. Proceed as described in "4 Hygiene
treatment".
3.12 Disassembling/assembling the
mask
Disassembling the mask (Fig. G - C)
1. Detach the mask cushion from the mask
frame.
2. Remove the cap from the pressure
measurement ports.
3. Turn the retaining ring anticlockwise to
the 11 o'clock position. Now pull the
retaining ring and the elbow away from
the mask frame.
4. Press the elbow out of the retaining ring
and pull the rotating sleeve off the elbow.
5. Only vented variants: Remove the anti-
asphyxia valve carefully off the elbow.
Ensure that the membrane on the interior
of the valve is not damaged.
6. Detach the coarse adjustment
component from the mask frame.
7. Detach the fine adjustment component
from the coarse adjustment component.
Then detach the forehead cushion from
the fine adjustment component.
Assembling the mask (Fig. C - G)
1. Attach the forehead cushion to the fine
adjustment component. Then attach the
fine adjustment component to the coarse
adjustment component.
2. Attach the coarse adjustment component
to the mask frame.
3. Push the rotating sleeve onto the elbow
until you hear it click into place.
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