Reprocessing The Mask Between Patients; Troubleshooting - ResMed AirFit N20 User Manual

Daily/After each use:
Before cleaning, take the mask components apart according to the
disassembly instructions.
1. Soak and agitate the cushion, multi-hole 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 multi-hole 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.
Weekly:
The magnetic clips 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.

Reprocessing the mask between patients

Reprocess this mask when using between patients. Cleaning, disinfection
and sterilisation instructions are available on
www.resmed.com/downloads/masks. If you do not have internet access,
please contact your ResMed representative.

Troubleshooting

Problem/possible cause
Mask is too noisy.
Vent is dirty.
Mask is incorrectly assembled.
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Solution
Clean the vent according to the instructions.
Disassemble the mask, then reassemble
according to the instructions.