Following Treatment; Multiple Patient Use; Functional Check; Troubleshooting - Homecare JOYCE Full Face vented Manual De Instrucciones

The headgear may only be washed by
hand!
Do not iron the headgear, otherwise the
hook-and-loop closures will no longer work!

4.3 Following treatment

Thoroughly dry all parts following the hygiene
treatment. Check the components for residual
contamination or damage. Repeat the hygiene
treatment if required. Replace damaged parts.
Reassemble the mask.

4.4 Multiple patient use

If the mask is used by a different patient, it must
be subjected to a hygiene treatment first.
Disassemble the mask. Disinfect or sterilize all
parts as described in section "4.2 Cleaning,
disinfection, sterilization".
Use a new headgear and where necessary a
new quick release cord.

5 Functional check

Before use check that everything is working
properly as described below.
vented variants
Always check that the anti-asphyxia valve is
working before each use as described below:
1.Ensure that the valve and membrane are
dry, undamaged and free of secretions. Do
not use the mask if the valve or membrane
is damaged (e.g. through tears and
deformation). In this case replace the anti-
asphyxia valve. (see "7. Scope of supply"
on page 22)
2.Ensure that the valve membrane is not
closing the valve aperture. Only then can
ambient air flow into the mask.
3.Attach the breathing hose (delivered with
the therapy unit) to the elbow of the mask
and to the therapy unit.
4.Switch on the therapy unit. The membrane
should now close the aperture of the anti-
asphyxia valve. Only then can ambient air
flow from the therapy unit into the mask.
5.Do not use the mask if the valve or the
membrane is not working. Replace the anti-
asphyxia valve. (see "7. Scope of supply"
on page 22)
JOYCE Full Face
Carry out a visual check after each cleaning
and disinfecting procedure.
If the mask cushion is damaged and is no longer
airtight, replace it with a new one.
Check the functionality and air-tightness of the
ball-and-socket joint on the elbow. If it no longer
moves easily or is no longer airtight, replace the
elbow and retaining ring.
Parts that are no longer usable can be disposed
of as normal household waste.
The forehead cushion and the mask cushion
may become discolored, but this does not
impair function.

6 Troubleshooting

Mal-
Cause
functions
Painful
pressure Mask is too
on the tight.
face.
Mask is too
loose.
Mask does
Draught in
not fit.
the eyes.
High therapy
pressure.
masks
Solution
Loosen headgear
slightly.
Adjust position of
forehead support.
Tighten headgear
slightly.
Adjust position of
forehead support.
Use mask of different
size. Available from
your distributor.
Use hard mask
cushion (for pressures
up to 40 hPa).
Available from your
distributor.
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