First
Time Setup
Assembling
the
Circuit
4, Assemble tbe
circuit.
To use the system, you
will
need the
following
accessories
in order to assemble the recommended
circuit.
•
Respironics nasal
mask
with
integrated
exhalation port
(or Respironics
mask
with
separate
exhalation port such as the
Whisper
Swivel*
II)
•
Respironics 6 ft. (1.83 m) flexible tubing
•
Respironics headgear (for
the
mask; not shown)
WARNING!
If
the
REMstar
Plus is used by multiple persons (e.g., rental devices) a low-
resistance, main
flow
bacteria filter should be installed in-line
between
the
REMstar
Plus and the circuit tubing. Pressures must be verified when
alternate
or optional accessories are
in
place.
a.
Connect the flexible tubing to the
air
outlet on the front of the
REMstar
Plus.
b.
If you are using a mask with a built-in exhalation port
connect the mask's connector to the
flexible
tubing
If
you are using a mask with a separate exhalation
port
connect the
flexible
tubing to the exhalation port.
Position
the exhalation port so that the vented air is
blowing
away
from
your face. Connect the mask's
connector to the exhalation port.
"
Flexible
Tubing
WARNING!
Do not block or otherwise try to seal the air openings on the
exhalation
port.
Explanation
of
the warning: The
REMstar
Plus is intended to be used
with
masks and circuits
that
have an
exhalation port designed to exhaust COifrom the circuit. When the
REMstar
Plus is turned on and
functioning properly, new air from the
REMstar
Plus flushes the exhaled air out through the exhalation
port.
When the
REMstar
Plus is turned off, enough fresh air will not be provided through the
mask,
and
exhaled air may be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can, in some
circumstances, lead to suffocation.
WARNING!
If
you are using a
full
face
mask
(i.e.,
a
mask
covering
both
your mouth and your
nose),
the
mask
must be equipped
with
a
safety
(entrainment)
valve.
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REMstar
Plus
User
Manual
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