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Cleaning your mask at home
It is important to follow the steps below to get the best
performance out of your mask.
WARNING
•
As part of good hygiene, always follow cleaning
instructions and use a mild liquid detergent. Some
cleaning products may damage the mask, its parts and
their function, or leave harmful residual vapours that
could be inhaled if not rinsed thoroughly.
•
Regularly clean your mask and its components to
maintain the quality of your mask and to prevent the
growth of germs that can adversely affect your health.
CAUTION
Visible criteria for product inspection: If any visible
deterioration of a system component is apparent (cracking,
crazing, tears etc), the component should be discarded and
replaced.
Once you have disassembled the mask, clean the components
as follows.
AirFit N20 cushion, elbow and short tube (Daily/After
each use)
1. Soak and agitate the AirFit N20 cushion, elbow and short
tube in warm water (approximately 30°C) using a mild
liquid detergent for up to 10 minutes.
2. Clean the components with a soft bristle brush, paying
particular attention to the small vent holes on the elbow.
3. Thoroughly rinse the components under warm flowing
drinking quality water.
4. Inspect each component to ensure that they are visually
clean and free of detergent residue. If required, repeat
washing.
5. Allow the components to dry out of direct sunlight before
assembling.
Headgear, frame (Weekly)
The magnetic clips on the frame can be left on for washing.
1. Soak and agitate the separated headgear and frame in
warm water (approximately 30°C) using a mild liquid
detergent for up to 10 minutes.
2. To rinse the components, repeatedly squeeze them under
warm flowing drinking quality water until it is free of
detergent residue.
3. Squeeze the components to remove excess water.
4. Allow the components to dry out of direct sunlight before
assembling.
AirTouch N20 cushion (as required)
CAUTION
•
The cushion must not be submerged in liquid as this
may damage the cushion and affect mask
performance.
•
Discard the cushion if it is submerged in liquid or
heavily soiled.
•
Do not expose the cushion to domestic cleaning
products or cleaning devices.
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