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Cleaning the Mask between Patients
The Mirage Quattro should be disinfected or sterilised when used between
patients. All components, except the headgear, are validated for up to 20
disinfection or sterilisation cycles using one of the following processes:
• Thermal disinfection at a maximum temperature–time combination of 93°C
for 10 minutes
• Chemical disinfection (eg, Cidex™ OPA or Cidex Plus™)
• The STERRAD™ Sterilization System (eg, 100S or NX).
The headgear should be thoroughly washed between patients, as described in
“Cleaning the Mask in the Home”.
Detailed disinfection and sterilisation instructions are available from the
ResMed website, www.resmed.com/masks/sterilization, and must be
consulted before multipatient use.
Reassembling the Mask
See section D on the illustrations sheet.
Before reassembling the mask, check that all components are clean and dry.
Check that the valve is not damaged, distorted or torn, and that none of the
other components are broken or cracked. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Flexible PVC contains elements that can be detrimental to the materials of the
mask. If flexible PVC tubing is used continuously, the attachment port should
be inspected for cracking. Replace any parts that are damaged.
Elbow Reassembly
1 Insert the valve into the valve clip (Fig. D-1).
2 Push the valve clip onto the elbow (Fig. D-2). Make sure both sides click into
place (Fig. D-3).
3 Insert the swivel into the end of the elbow (Fig. D-4).
4 Insert the assembled elbow (Fig. D-5) into the mask frame.
Mask Reassembly
1 Fit the cushion clip into the grooved edge of the mask cushion. Fit the top
section first, then work your way around, pushing the clip into the cushion
(Fig. D-6). Ensure that the cushion is not twisted or distorted around the
clip.
2 Align the cushion clip with the mask frame. Push the cushion clip into the
mask frame, ensuring that all three clips click into place (Fig. D-7).
3 Push the forehead pads firmly into the forehead support (Fig. D-8).
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