User manual

13Us e r Ma n U a l
NOTE: If required, connect a bacteria filter to the device air outlet, and then connect the flexible
tubing to the outlet of the bacteria filter.
NOTE: e bacteria filter is recommended to protect the patient, care provider and equipment
from the transference of a virus or bacteria through the breathing circuit.
2. Connectthetubingtothemask:
a. Ifyouareusingamaskwithabuilt-inexhalationport,connectthemask’sconnectortothe
exibletubing,asshowninFigure3–3.
Flexible
Tubing
Connector
Mask's
Connector
Exhalation Port
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b. If you are using a mask with a separate exhalation device, connect the open end of the
exibletubingtotheexhalationdeviceasshowninFigure3–4.Positiontheexhalation
devicesothattheventedairisblowingawayfromyourface.Connectthemask’sconnector
to the exhalation device.
Exhalation
Device
Flexible
Tubing
Connector
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WARNING: e exhalation device (e.g., Whisper Swivel II) or exhalation port (on masks with
anintegratedexhalationport)isdesignedtoexhaustCO
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from the patient circuit.
Donotblockorsealtheportsontheexhalationdevice.
WARNING: If you are using a full face mask (i.e., a mask covering both your mouth and your
nose), the mask must be equipped with a safety (entrainment) valve. You must
ensure that the entrainment valve is functioning properly.
3. Attach the headgear to the mask. See the instructions that came with your headgear.