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Introduction

The video below details air filter replacements for CPAP and BiPAP machines. Although this is not specifically the BiPAP S/T device, it can be used as an aid for better understanding.

For more information on replacing the air filter in the ventilator, please refer to page 6-27 in the service manual.

Video Overview

Step 1

              Air Filter
  • Disconnect the device from the power source to stop airflow.
  • To avoid electrical shock, always unplugged the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the device.

Disconnect the device from the power source to stop airflow.

To avoid electrical shock, always unplugged the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the device.

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Step 2

  • Remove the filter from the enclosure by gently squeezing the filter in the center and pulling it away from the device.

Remove the filter from the enclosure by gently squeezing the filter in the center and pulling it away from the device.

Step 3

  • Examine the filter for cleanliness and quality.
  • If the foam filter is torn, replace it. (Only Philips Respironics-supplied filters should be used as replacement filters.)
  • A dirty inlet filter may cause high operating temperatures that may affect device performance. Regularly examine the inlet filter.

Examine the filter for cleanliness and quality.

If the foam filter is torn, replace it. (Only Philips Respironics-supplied filters should be used as replacement filters.)

A dirty inlet filter may cause high operating temperatures that may affect device performance. Regularly examine the inlet filter.

Step 4

  • Wash the gray foam filter in warm water with a mild detergent.
  • Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.
  • Allow the filter to air dry completely before reinstalling it.
  • Never install a wet filter into the device. You must ensure sufficient drying time.

Wash the gray foam filter in warm water with a mild detergent.

Rinse thoroughly to remove all detergent residue.

Allow the filter to air dry completely before reinstalling it.

Never install a wet filter into the device. You must ensure sufficient drying time.

Step 5

  • Reinstall the filter.
  • To install, insert gray foam filter into the filter area.
  • A properly installed, undamaged filter is required for proper operation.

Reinstall the filter.

To install, insert gray foam filter into the filter area.

A properly installed, undamaged filter is required for proper operation.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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mers - Apr 9, 2021

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EDward Stone - Oct 11, 2022

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Why is there a gray blue material coming out on the output filter. It has been doing for over two years. Is it killing me. My bi pa was recalled over a year ago, when are they going to replace it ?