Respironics BiPAP Plus User Manual page 40

2. Remove the filter(s) from the enclosure by gently squeezing the filter in the center and
pulling it away from the device, as shown in Figure 7–1.
3. Examine the filter(s) for cleanliness and integrity.
4. Wash the gray foam filter in warm water with a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly to remove
all detergent residue. Allow the filter to air dry completely before reinstalling it. If the foam
filter is torn, replace it. (Only Respironics-supplied filters should be used as replacement
filters.)
5. If the white ultra-fine filter is dirty or torn, replace it.
6. Reinstall the filters, inserting the white ultra-fine filter first if applicable, as shown in Figure 7–2.
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Never install a wet filter into the device. It is recommended that you
clean the filter in the morning and alternate using the two foam
filters provided with the system to ensure sufficient drying time for the
cleaned filter.
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