User manual

3-2 BIpap auto m SerIeS uSer manual

3.2 Where to plaCe the devICe

Place the device on a ﬁrm, ﬂat surface somewhere within easy reach of where you will use it. Make

sure the ﬁlter area on the back of the device is not blocked by bedding, curtains, or other items.

Air must ﬂow freely around the device for the system to work properly. Make sure the device is

away from any heating or cooling equipment (e.g., forced air vents, radiators, air conditioners).

3.3 ConneCtIng the BreathIng CIrCuIt

To use the system, you will need the following accessories in order to assemble the recommended

circuit:

• Respironics interface (e.g, nasal mask) with integrated exhalation port (or Respironics

interface with a separate exhalation device such as the Whisper Swivel® II)

• Respironics 6 ft. (1.83 m) ﬂexible tubing (with optional swivel)

• Respironics headgear (for the patient interface)

Wa rning: If the device is used by multiple persons (e.g., rental devices), a low-

resistance, main ow bacteria lter should be installed in-line between

the device and the circuit tubing to prevent contamination.

To connect your breathing circuit to the device, complete the following steps:

1. Connect the ﬂexible tubing to the air outlet on the back of the device, as shown in Figure

3–2. You can use the optional, detachable swivel that is provided with your device and

already attached to the tubing (shown in Figure 3–2), or you can remove the swivel and

connect the tubing directly to the air outlet.

Detachable

Swivel

fIgure 3–2 ConneCtIng the flexIBle tuBIng

Note: If required, connect a bacteria lter to the device air outlet, and then connect

the exible tubing to the outlet of the bacteria lter.