Where To Place The Device; Connecting The Breathing Circuit; Connecting The Flexible Tubing - Respironics REMstar Pro M Series User Manual

Note:
See Chapter 7, Cleaning and Maintenance, for information on how to clean or
replace the air filters.
3.2 W
hErE to
Place the device on a firm, flat surface somewhere within easy reach of where you will use it. Make
sure the filter area on the back of the device is not blocked by bedding, curtains, or other items.
Air must flow freely around the device for the system to work properly. Make sure the device is
away from any heating or cooling equipment (e.g., forced air vents, radiators, air conditioners).
3.3 C
onnECtIng thE
To use the system, you will need the following accessories in order to assemble the recommended
circuit:
• Respironics interface (e.g, nasal mask) with integrated exhalation port (or Respironics inter-
face with a separate exhalation device such as the Whisper Swivel® II)
• Respironics 6 ft. (1.83 m) flexible tubing
• Respironics headgear (for the patient interface)
Warning:
To connect your breathing circuit to the device, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the flexible tubing to the air outlet on the back of the device, as shown in Figure
3–2.
Note:
If required, connect a bacteria filter to the device air outlet, and then connect
the flexible tubing to the outlet of the bacteria filter.
3-2
p d
laCE thE
b
rEathIng
If the device is used by multiple persons (e.g., rental devices), a low-
resistance, main flow bacteria filter should be installed in-line between
the device and the circuit tubing to prevent contamination.
f 3–2 C
IgUrE
EvICE
C
IrCUIt
f
onnECtIng thE lExIblE
rEm
t
UbIng
p m s U
star ro ErIEs sEr
m
anUal