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Simply pull the Emergency Release Cord and the two part clip separates,
allowing you to remove the mask from the face.
Figure 1: Emergency Release Cord.
Note: The Emergency Release Cord should only be used to remove the mask
in the event of an emergency. Overuse of the Emergency Release Cord may
result in the deterioration of the two part clip mechanism.
Disassembling for Cleaning
See section C on the illustrations sheet.
1 Detach the mask from the air tubing.
2 Disconnect the headgear clips to release them from the mask frame. It is
not necessary to remove the headgear clips from the headgear.
3 Remove the ports caps from the mask frame.
4 Detach the cushion assembly from the mask frame by depressing the
cushion clip at the base of the mask frame and gently pulling it off. This
releases the cushion and cushion clip.
Then, separate the cushion from the cushion clip.
5 To detach the elbow from the frame, lift (C-1) and push (C-2) the right wing
of the elbow retainer over the right L-shaped ridge on the mask frame.
6 Rotate the elbow retainer to the position shown in C-3. The elbow retainer
is now in the correct position for removal.
7 To remove the elbow retainer, hold one wing of the elbow retainer down,
and firmly pull the other wing out (C-4a) and then up (C-4b) over the top of
the elbow. Remove the elbow retainer and elbow from the mask frame.
8 To remove the forehead support from the mask, press the tab (C-5a) and
move it upwards until it is possible to slide it off the mask frame (C-5b).
9 Pull firmly at the base of the forehead support pad plugs to release the pads
from the forehead support (C-6).
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