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Old 07-02-2012, 11:32 PM
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Default Breath outlet port?

Any one have a guess what they mean by breath outlet filter on the ltv vents?
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Old 07-03-2012, 07:38 AM
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There are two filters built in to the LTV, both on the left side. One for the intake and one for the fan.

The breath outlet port is the 22mm connector where the circuit hooks into the vent. We had a filter between the circuit and vent. I guess that is the one they are referring to.
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