ResMed S9 VPAP Tx manual Cleaning and maintenance, Filter Efficiency

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Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning should be carried out on the S9 VPAP Tx.

Clean the exterior of the device with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Reprocessing the H5i and air tubing between patients

The H5i and air tubing should be reprocessed when used between patients. Cleaning and disinfection instructions are available from the ResMed website, www.resmed.com under Products and Service & Support. If you do not have internet access, please contact your ResMed representative.

Replacing the air filter

Inspect the air filter for holes and check whether it is blocked by dirt or dust. With normal use of the

S9 VPAP Tx, the air filter needs to be replaced every six months (or more often in a dusty environment).

1.Remove the air filter cover from the back of the device.

2.Remove and discard the old filter.

3.Insert a new ResMed air filter ensuring that it is sitting flat in the air filter cover.

4.Replace the air filter cover.

Notes:

• Ensure the air filter and air filter cover are fitted at all times.

• Do not wash the air filter. The air filter is not washable or reusable.

Air filter cover

Air filter

The following filters are available for use with the S9 VPAP Tx:

Filter

Efficiency

Standard (ASMB 160)

88% at 7 micron

Hypo-allergenic (Air Safety Electret100 – electrostatic filter) 89.8% at 0.5 micron, bacterial

 

efficiency of 99.54%.

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Contents S9 Vpap Tx Page S9 Vpap Tx Contents General warnings and cautions S9 Vpap Tx adverse effects WelcomeS9 Vpap Tx indications for use S9 Vpap Tx contraindicationsS9 Vpap Tx at a glance Humidifier MasksSupplemental oxygen Antibacterial filtersTherapy modes Therapy mode DescriptionKey Function S9 Vpap Tx basicsSetting up the S9 Vpap Tx Filling the water tub English Mask and air tubing settings Mask type SettingsAir tubing Specifications Settings Navigating the menus About the menusHome menu Mask Fit Changing settings via the Home menuHumidity level Climate ControlViewing the treatment screens Parameter Modes Description Treatment screen parametersConfiguration Setup menuSetup menu access SettingsÜ ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Clinical setup menu parametersParameter Modes Range DescriptionÜ ü ü Parameter Modes Range DescriptionLED Service Info menuParameter Description Heated tube TemperatureManaging Climate Control ModeDelivering therapy To add supplemental oxygen Adding supplemental oxygenFilter Efficiency Cleaning and maintenanceWorking with alarms Alarms menuTesting the alarms Insufficient air delivered from the device TroubleshootingProblem/Possible cause Solution No displayAir feels too warm/cold in the mask Alarm is activated and the LCD screen display disappearsWater splashing on your face from the H5i Leaking water tubTechnical specifications General technical specificationsS9 Vpap Tx technical specifications Pneumatic flow path Min Value Range Display resolutionFlow maximum at set pressures Displayed valuesServicing SymbolsProduct Limited warrantyPage GLO Multi