• When using oxygen and the equipment is not in operation, turn off the
oxygen dispenser.
• Do not use the mask in case of vomiting or nausea.
• Keep away from light.
• It is recommended to wash the mask before the first use.
• The mask shall be cleaned after each use.
• Frequency of cleaning, methods of cleaning or the use of cleaning
agents other than those specified in this user manual, or exceeding
the recommended number of regeneration cycles, can jeopardize the
safety and the quality of the therapy.
• Before use, check the integrity of the mask. If damaged during
transport, notify your dealer.
• In case of visible deterioration (cracks, tears, etc.), it needs to eliminate
and replace the damaged mask component.
• Do not leave the components of the mask unattended, some of these
may be swallowed by children.
• Contact your dealer as a healthcare professional in case of functional
problems, size problems or questions regarding the application of the
medical device.
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be
reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member
State in which the user and/or patient is established.
2 - MASK COMPONENTS (section A)
a) cushion; b) frame; c) blue elbow connector; d) headgear; e) buckle.
3 - ASSEMBLING AND WEARING THE MASK (section B)
• Holding the mask gently in close contact to the face, wear the headgear
(d) over the head making sure the cushion (a) adheres to the oronasal
profile (B.1).
• Attach the two lower straps of the headgear (d) to the hooks of the
frame (b) so that they pass under the ears (B.2).
• Slightly pull the straps to ensure the stability of the mask according to
the sequence B.3.
• Connect the blue elbow connector (c) to the equipment tube (B.4), then
turn on the equipment at the prescribed pressure.
• Lie down and, if necessary, adjust the headgear again (B.5).
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4 - USING THE MASK
To properly remove, disassemble and reassemble the mask, refer to the
respective illustrations in section C - D - E.
5 - CLEANING THE MASK
For daily cleaning, the mask must be disassembled in its components,
each of which (except for the headgear) must be carefully washed in warm
water (about 30°C) using neutral soap and then rinsed thoroughly with
clean fresh water. Finally, the parts must be air dried, away from direct
sunlight.
To clean the headgear, perform the same procedure weekly.
For a deeper decontamination of the mask, consult the "Guide to
decontamination, disinfection and sterilization" available electronically on
the website medicaldevice.airliquide.com or at your dealer, together with
the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the disinfectant solution,
especially regarding the compatibility with the materials of the various
components.
PRECAUTIONS
• Remove the mask after disconnecting at least one of the lower
headgear straps.
• Do not open the straps to avoid having to adjust the headgear again
the next time you use it.
• Do not disassemble the blue elbow connector from the frame under any
circumstances, even when cleaning the mask.
• The headgear can only be washed in water.
• Do not clean the mask with solutions containing alcohol, aromatic
compounds, humidifiers, antibacterial agents,hydrating agents or
aromatic oils as they would damage the product and reduce its life.
• Do not leave the mask immersed for more than 10 minutes.
• Do not clean the mask in the dishwasher.
• Check carefully all the components to make sure there are no soap
deposits or foreign bodies inside the mask.
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