Sleep Apnea Therapy User Manual Page 41
Caring for your Transcend and components
Cleaning components
The CPAP pad, headgear, interface, and forehead pad should be washed weekly. The air supply tube should be
washed daily.
1. Completely disconnect the components.
2. Hand wash in warm water with a mild dishwashing soap.
3. Rinse thoroughly.
4. Air dry; components must be completely dry before reconnecting.
5. Reconnect the components.
Cleaning the air inlet filter
Clean the foam air inlet filter at least monthly by removing and rinsing in water with mild dishwashing soap.
Make sure the filter is thoroughly rinsed and dried before replacing in the CPAP device. Replace the filter every
six months (see Replacing the air inlet filter
, page 37).
Warning
• Unplug the CPAP device before cleaning it.
• Do not submerge the CPAP device or power supply in liquid.
• Prevent water from entering any of the device’s openings.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents to clean any CPAP components.
• Do not sterilize the CPAP device.
• Do not place cleaning materials, such as a cloth or liquid, into the CPAP air inlet or air outlet connector.
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