This
section is an appendix to the Spiromatic
S-Face Mask and Breathing Valve User Manual
and includes full instructions on extended
cleaning and desinfection.
Please
read the S-Face Mask/BV User Manual before
you continue.
Instructions for extended cleaning and desinfection
are also available in Swedish, French and
German (Acrobat PDF downloads on the left
side).
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Exhalation valve
- Disconnect the breathing valve.
- Use your thumb to push the locking
pin on the left hand side (as worn)
upwards until it releases the exhalation
cover. [Fig 1]
For version with first breath activation
push the locking pin on the right
hand side (as worn) upwards until
it releases the exhalation cover.
[Fig 2]
- Remove the exhalation valve.
For ambient air hatch version push
down the indicator arm to release
the exhalation valve.
- Wash the exhalation valve in
lukewarm water (maximum 40°
C) with a mild detergent to remove
dirt. Check that there are no remnants
of dried body fluids.
- Disinfect the exhalation valve
following the instruction supplied
with the disinfectant.
- Rinse the exhalation valve carefully
with clean water.
- Let the parts dry.
- Mount the exhalation valve beginning
at the right hand side (as worn).
For version with ambient air hatch
the indicator arm must be pushed
down when the exhalation valve is
inserted.
- Mount the locking pin(s).
- For version with ambient air
hatch operate the hatch mechanism
several times to check the functionality.
For version with first breath activation
check that the exhalation valve
is firmly secured to the face mask.
Breathing valve
- Disconnect the breathing valve.
- Unscrew the cover of the breathing
valve and remove the positive pressure
spring. [Fig 3]
- Carefully remove the diaphragm
locking ring. [Fig 4]
- Turn the lifting arm away from
the diaphragm housing to lift the
diaphragm to the full extent of
travel and remove it from the lever.
- Clean the diaphragm, diaphragm
ring, positive pressure spring and
cover in lukewarm water (maximum
40° C) and a mild detergent.
Wipe the valve housing with a cloth
and lukewarm (maximum 40° C)
with a mild detergent to remove
dirt. [Fig 5]
- Rinse the diaphragm, diaphragm
ring, positive pressure spring and
cover in clean water. Wipe the valve
housing with a cloth and clean water.
- Dry the parts thoroughly.
- Turn the lifting arm away from
the diaphragm housing to lift the
lever and mount the diaphragm. Ensure
that the lever is correctly located
between the diaphragm plate and
the roller and at 90° to the
roller. [Fig 6]
- Mount the diaphragm into the
groove in the valve hosing. Make
sure that it fits properly and evenly
into the groove.
- Mount the diaphragm ring. The
side with flat protruding edge on
the diaphragm ring must be mounted
towards the valve housing. By gently
pushing the diaphragm down the rubber
is stretched making it easier to
mount the diaphragm ring. [Fig 7]
- Place the positive pressure spring
on the diaphragm and screw on the
cover.
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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7
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ATTENTION!
After extended cleaning and disinfection
a function test of the mask and breathing
valve should be made in accordance with
Interspiro Test Instructions. |