Respironics BiPAP Auto with BiFlex Set-Up
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1. device on its base somewhere within easy reach of where you will use it Make sure that the air inlet on the rear of the unit is not blocked Place the unit on a hard flat surface If you block the air flow around the device it may not work properly WARNING If using an external humidifier position the humidifier so the water level is lower than you and the humidifier is on the same level or lower than the device See the humidifier instructions for complete setup information BiPAP Auto witH Bi FLex User MANUAL CONNECTING THE BREATHING CIRCUIT To connect your breathing circuit to the device complete the following steps 1 Connect one end of the circuit tubing to the outlet of the bacteria filter if using one and con nect the inlet of the bacteria filter to the large connector on the device as shown in Figure 3 If you are not using a bacteria filter connect the end of the circuit tubing directly to the outlet connector on the device NOTE Follow the recommendations of your home care provider for using the op tional bacteria filter Circuit Tubing Filter Optional FiGURE 3 CONNECTING THE TUBING TO THE OUTLET 2 Connect the tubing to the mask A Ifyou are using a mask with a built in exhalation port connect the mask s connector to the circuit tubing as shown in Figure 4 Exhalation Port Mask s Connector Flexible Tubing Connector Figure 4 CONNECTING A MASK WITH A BUILT IN EXHAL2. ATION PORT BiPAP Auto with Bi Fiex User MANUAL B Ifyou are using a mask with a separate exhalation device connect the open end of the circuit tubing to the exhalation device as shown in Figure 5 Position the exhalation device so that the vented air is blowing away from your face Dad Circuit Exhalation lt Tubing Device FiGuRE 5 CONNECTING AN EXHALATION DEVICE Connect the mask s connector to the exhalation device as shown in Figure 6 See the mask instructions for complete setup information Exhalation Device H Flexible Tubing Connector FIGURE 6 CONNECTING THE MASK WARNING The exhalation device is designed to exhaust CO3 from the patient circuit Do not block or seal the ports on the exhalation device 3 Attach the headgear to the mask See the instructions that came with your headgear COMPLETE SETUP Figure 7 shows the completed breathing circuit setup for the device Patient Interface Exhalation Port Circuit Connection Optional FicgurE 7 COMPLETE BREATHING CIRCUIT BiPAP Auto with Bi FLex User MANUAL
3. This chapter provides instructions on how to e Install the air filters e Position the device e Connect the breathing circuit INSTALLING THE AIR FILTERS CAUTION A properly installed undamaged foam filter is required for proper op eration The device uses a gray foam filter that is washable and reusable and an optional white ultra fine filter that is disposable Two reusable gray foam filters and one disposable ultra fine filter are supplied with the device If your home care provider did not install the inlet air filters you must install at least the gray foam filter before using the device 1 Place the gray foam filter on top of the white ultra fine filter if using the white ultra fine filter 2 Slide the filters into the air inlet at the rear of the device and push them down into the recess as shown in Figure 1 Reusable Gray Foam Filter E ES required ES Se Disposable White Ultra fine Filter optional Filter Cap FiGURE 1 INSTALLING THE FILTERS BiPAP Auto with Bi Fiex User MANUAL 3 Attach the filter cap as shown in Figure 2 Position the cap so that the small opening on the cap is facing down Insert the caps bottom tabs into the openings below the filter area Snap the cap into place Figure 2 ATTACHING THE FILTER CAP NOTE The filter cap should be installed with the air inlet opening at the bottom See Chapter 9 to clean or replace the filters WHERE TO PLACE THE DEVICE Place the
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