be detrimental to the materials of the mask, and may cause the
components to crack or break.
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If your headgear comes with a buckle, do not overtighten the
headgear when fitting the mask as this may lead to skin redness
or sores around the mask cushion.
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Do not iron the headgear as the material is heat sensitive and will
be damaged.
Daily/After each use:
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Disassemble the pillows from the frame according to the disassembly
instructions.
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Thoroughly clean the separated mask components (excluding
headgear), by gently rubbing in warm (approximately 86°F/30°C) water
using mild soap.
•
To optimize the mask seal, facial oils should be removed from the
pillows after use.
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Use a soft bristle brush to clean the vent.
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Inspect each component and, if required, repeat washing until visually
clean.
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Rinse all components well with drinking quality water and allow to air
dry out of direct sunlight.
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When all components including the vent are dry, reassemble
according to the reassembly instructions.
Weekly:
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Soak the headgear in warm water with a mild liquid detergent.
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Hand wash the headgear with a soft bristle brush.
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Thoroughly rinse the headgear under running water.
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Leave the headgear to air dry out of direct sunlight.
Reprocessing the mask between patients
Only Sleep Lab Mask (SLM) variants of the mask system are intended for
multi-patient re-use. When using between patients, these masks must be
reprocessed according to cleaning and disinfection instructions available
on ResMed.com/downloads/masks.
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