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Before Putting on the Mask
1. Sizing: Select the cushion that ts the width of the nose without blocking the nostrils. The top of
the cushion may sit between the bridge and tip of the nose.
Putting on the Mask
2. Headgear tab or clip: Disconnect one, or both b. Peel the headgear tabs away from the
headgear strap and pull through slot in the mask frame or if using the clip twist outward.
3. Headgear: Pull headgear on over head c.
4. Cushion: Place cushion over nose.
5. Headgear tab or clip: Thread tab through slot in mask frame or press clip against the headgear
slot to reattach d.
Adjusting the Mask
6. Headgear: Peel the headgear tabs away from the headgear straps then press tabs against the
headgear straps to reattach e.
Connect the side straps to the headgear tab located at the base of the crown strap.
Connect the bottom strap tabs near the back of the headgear.
7. Headgear: Adjust side straps evenly f.
8. Headgear: Adjust bottom straps evenly g.
The mask should rest comfortably against face h.
Note: Do not overtighten the headgear.
Using Tube Management (Optional)
The exible tubing may be placed over head.
9. Slide the mask tubing through the headgear crown loop i before attaching the exible
tubing.
Using the Mask
10. Connect the exible tubing (included with the CPAP or bi-level device) to the swivel.
11. Turn the therapy device on. Lie down. Breathe normally.
12. Assume dierent sleeping positions. Move around until comfortable. If there are any excessive air
leaks, make nal adjustments. Some air leaking is normal.
Comfort Tips
• The most common mistake is overtightening headgear. The headgear should t loose and
comfortable. If the skin bulges around the mask or if red marks appear, loosen the headgear.
• Re-seat the mask by pulling it directly away from face and gently setting it back into place.
• Adjust the side headgear straps to reduce leaks around eyes.
Removing the Mask
Disconnect a bottom headgear clip. Slide the headgear forward over head.
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