Replacing The Air Filter; Antibacterial Filters - ResMed H5i Clinical Manual

Replacing the air filter

Replace the air filter every six months (or more often if necessary).
1. Remove the air filter cover from the back of the VPAP Adapt device.
2. Remove and discard the old filter.
3. Insert a new ResMed air filter ensuring that it is sitting flat in the air filter cover.
4. Replace the air filter cover.
Notes:
• Ensure the air filter and air filter cover are fitted at all times.
• Do not wash the air filter. The air filter is not washable or reusable.
Air filter cover
Air filter
The following filters are available for use with VPAP Adapt devices:
Filter
Standard (ASMB 160)
Hypo-allergenic (Air Safety Electret100 – electrostatic filter)

Antibacterial filters

Antibacterial filters increase resistance in the air circuit and may affect accuracy of displayed and
delivered pressure, particularly at high flows. ResMed recommends using a filter with a low impedance
(eg, less than 2 cm H O at 60 L/min).
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Efficiency
88% at 7 micron
89.8% at 0.5 micron, bacterial
efficiency of 99.54%.
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