Caring for your equipment

Daily care of equipment:

  • Remove the mask/nasal pillows from the headgear. Clean with warm, soapy water; rinse and let air dry.
  • Never use alcohol on the mask or nasal pillows. It can harm the mask.
  • Empty the humidifier and let it air dry.
  • Change the water in the humidifier.
  • Always use distilled water in the humidifier to avoid mineral deposit build-up.
  • Clean the humidifier chamber frequently to prevent mold growth. Straight white vinegar may be used to clean humidifiers of deposits. Be sure to thoroughly rinse with distilled or sterile water prior to the use of the humidifier.Caution: Do not place the humidifier or the mask into the dishwasher for cleaning.

Weekly care:

  • Clean the gray/black foam filter with warm soapy water. Rinse, allow to dry, then reinstall.
  • Wash headgear with warm, soapy water; rinse and let air dry. Headgear is machine washable, but it is best to wash it by hand.
  • Wash tubing in warm soapy water, then rinse and air dry.
  • Wipe the machine with a soft, damp cloth.

Monthly care:

  • Replace white disposable filter (if applicable).

In case of breakage:
Contact your homecare provider if you have any problems that you are unable to correct. Do not attempt to repair your device by yourself.

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