I recently purchased a Hybrid FFM but I'm having trouble wearing this mask for therapy.
When I lay down and turn on my machine I feel like I can't catch my breath. I have no trouble with my Quattro.
I'm wondering where the exhalation vents are on the Hybrid. There are five or six tiny indentations, not much bigger than a pin hole
on the front of the mask but there doesn't seem to be any air coming from them. The only place the air is felt is at the anti-axphyxiation
area on the elbow.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan
Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
- dreamchaser
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Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
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Re: Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
across the top of the hard part... they come straight out between the oxygen ports.
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Re: Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
I have purchased plastic items that were supposed to have holes (not a mask); and appeared to, but the holes were
not punched/machined all the way through.
Since this was garden stuff, I just drilled them out.
If your mask does not have holes all the way through, like it should, they will no doubt exchange it.
not punched/machined all the way through.
Since this was garden stuff, I just drilled them out.
If your mask does not have holes all the way through, like it should, they will no doubt exchange it.
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Re: Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
chunkyfrog wrote:I have purchased plastic items that were supposed to have holes (not a mask); and appeared to, but the holes were
not punched/machined all the way through.
Since this was garden stuff, I just drilled them out.
If your mask does not have holes all the way through, like it should, they will no doubt exchange it.
Re: Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
When the pressure is coming thru the hose into the mask, the flap in the anti-suffocation valve should seal closed so no air escapes that way (should only be open when the pressure is below 3). If you don't hear the valve close with a sound like "phtat," briefly place a finger over it so it closes. The air should then be exiting via the ventilation holes and yes, they are tiny holes.
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Re: Hybrid Exhalation vents-where are they?
Have a look at the flapper valve on the anti-asphyxiation port. It should close when you are wearing the mask and the machine is on. Your mask's valve may be damaged.dreamchaser wrote: The only place the air is felt is at the anti-axphyxiation
area on the elbow.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jan
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