Cleaning Instructions - PHILIPS Respironics ComfortGel Blue Full Manual

If an additional exhalation device is added to the patient
circuit, you may need to adjust the pressure level to
compensate for the additional leak of the exhalation device.
The gel mask is not customizable. Do not attempt to heat.
Hand wash prior to rst use. Inspect the mask. If any visible
deterioration of a system component is apparent (cracking,
crazing, tears or cushion damage resulting in gel exposure,
etc), the component should be discarded and replaced.
Use of a nasal or full face mask may cause tooth, gum, or jaw
soreness or aggravate an existing dental condition. Consult
your physician or dentist if symptoms occur.
Do not block or try to seal the entrainment valve.
Contraindications
This mask may not be suitable for persons with the
following conditions: impaired cardiac sphincter function, excessive
re ux, impaired cough re ex, and hiatial hernia. It should not be
used if the patient is uncooperative, obtunded, unresponsive, or
unable to remove the mask by themselves.
Before Use
Read and understand the instructions completely.
Hand wash the mask.
Wash your/the patient's face.
Do not apply moisturizer/lotion to your face or hands prior to
handling/wearing the mask.
Remove the Quick Start fitting tips (if attached to the
headgear).
Verify that the air entrainment valve functions correctly.
Entrainment Valve
The entrainment valve consists of an air inlet and a apper. With the
air ow turned o , verify that the elbow with the apper is lying at
(Figure 2) so that room air can ow in and out through the air inlet.
Next, with the air ow on, the apper should now cover the air inlet and
air from the CPAP or bi-level device should ow into the mask. If the
apper does not close or does not function properly, replace the mask.
Warning: Do not block or try to seal the entrainment valve or the
exhalation vents.

Cleaning Instructions

Hand wash the mask before rst use and daily. The headgear
should be hand washed weekly, or as needed. The headgear
does not need to be removed for daily cleaning of the mask.
1. Hand wash the mask and headgear in warm water with a mild liquid dish washing
detergent.
Caution: Do not use bleach, alcohol, cleaning solutions containing bleach or alcohol, or
cleaning solutions containing conditioners or moisturizers.
Caution: Any deviation from these instructions may impact the performance of the
product.
2. Rinse thoroughly with water and air dry out of direct sunlight. Make sure the mask is dry
before use. Lay the headgear at or line dry. Do not place the headgear into the dryer.
Warning: Inspect the mask for damage or wear (cracking, crazing, tears, etc). Discard and
replace any components as necessary.
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B
C
E
G
H
I
Figure 1
A = Forehead Support Slots
B = Forehead Bracket
C = StabilitySelector
D = Forehead Pad
E = Exhalation Port
(Do not block)
F = Pick O Port
G = Entrainment Valve
(Do not block)
H = Quick Clip
I = Swivel
2a
2b
Figure 2
A = Flapper is lying at
B = Flapper is covering the
air inlet
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F