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Achieving the Right Fit
Sizing the Mask

The mask should rest comfortably against your face. The cushion nostril opening goes 

under your nostrils 

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. The headgear should be away from your eyes. The bottom of the 

mask cushion should rest just above your chin with your mouth slightly open.          

Before putting on the mask: 

1. Headgear - Loosen to a large setting.
2. Headgear clips - Grip and twist away from the frame 

to disconnect 

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Adjusting the mask: 

1. Hold the mask against your face. Pull the headgear 

over your head 

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2. Mask cushion - Place your nose over the cushion 

nostril opening.
Push the mask cushion up . 

Note:

 Do not place your nose in the cushion nostril 

opening. 
3. Headgear clips - Press into place to connect.
4. Headgear - Pull back the tabs to adjust the top and 

bottom side straps. The headgear should fit loosely against your face. Do not overtighten. 

5. Headgear - Pull the crown strap tab over to reduce leaks around your nose 

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6. Headgear - Make final adjustments by pulling back the tabs to evenly adjust the top 

and bottom side straps. The headgear should feel snug, but not uncomfortably tight 

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Note:

 You should be able to fit one of your fingers underneath the top and bottom 

side straps.

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Summary of Contents for Amara View

Page 1: ...rnings This mask is not suitable for providing life support ventilation This mask is designed for use with CPAP or bi level systems recommended by your health care professional or respiratory therapis...

Page 2: ...continue use and contact your healthcare professional Consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur Unusual chest discomfort shortness of breath stomach distension belching severe headach...

Page 3: ...Anti Asphyxia Valve The anti asphyxia valve consists of an air inlet and a flapper b With the airflow turned off verify that the elbow with the flapper is lying flat so that room air can flow in and...

Page 4: ...ekly The headgear does not need to be removed for daily cleaning of the mask 1 Hand wash mask and headgear in warm water with liquid dishwashing detergent 2 Rinse thoroughly Air dry completely before...

Page 5: ...er your head e 2 Mask cushion Place your nose over the cushion nostril opening Push the mask cushion up Note Do not place your nose in the cushion nostril opening 3 Headgear clips Press into place to...

Page 6: ...e Some air leaking is normal Comfort Tips The most common mistake is overtightening the headgear The headgear should fit loose and comfortable If your skin bulges around the mask or if you see red mar...

Page 7: ...he headgear clips onto the mask frame 3 Mask Cushion Grasp both sides and push it onto the mask frame 4 Quick Release Tube Push onto the elbow until the quick release tabs click into place Philips Res...

Page 8: ...curve shown below is an approximation of expected performance Exact measurements may vary Pressure Flow Curve Flow Rate SLPM 0 0 10 0 20 0 30 0 40 0 50 0 60 0 70 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Pressure cm H2 O...

Page 9: ...er damage caused by accident misuse abuse negligence alteration failure to use or maintain the Product under conditions of normal use and in accordance with the terms of the product literature and oth...

Page 10: ...r rights under this limited warranty contact your local authorized Respironics Inc dealer or Respironics Inc at 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville Pennsylvania 15668 1 800 345 6443 USA and Canada only...

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