Chapter 5: Setting Up The Device; Installing The Air Filters - Respironics BiPAP S/T User Manual

Chapter 5: Setting up the Device

This chapter provides instructions on how to:
• Install the air filters
• Position the unit
• Connect the breathing circuit
• Plug the device in using AC or DC power

5.1 Installing the Air Filters

CAUTION: A properly installed, undamaged foam filter is required
for proper operation.
The BiPAP S/T uses a gray foam filter that is washable and reusable, and
an optional white, ultra-fine filter that is disposable. One filter of each
kind is supplied with the unit.
If your home care provider did not install the inlet air filters, you must
install at least the gray foam filter before using the device.
1. Place the gray foam filter on top of the ultra-fine filter (if using the
ultra-fine filter).
2. Slide the filters into the air inlet at the rear of the device, and push
them down into the recess as shown in Figure 5-1.
Reusable Gray
Foam Filter
(required)
Filter
Cap
Figure 5–1 Installing the Filters
Disposable Ultra-fine
Filter (optional)
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