ResMed AUTO 25, ST manual Troubleshooting, Problem/Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

If there is a problem, try the following suggestions. If the problem cannot be solved, contact your equipment supplier or ResMed. Do not attempt to open the device.

Problem/Possible Cause

Solution

No display

 

Power is not connected.

Ensure the power cable is connected and the power switch (if

 

available) is on.

Insufficient air delivered from the VPAP device

Ramp or Settling time is in use.

Wait for air pressure to build up or change ramp time.

Air filter is dirty.

Replace air filter.

Air tubing is not connected

Check air tubing.

properly.

 

Mask and headgear are not

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

positioned correctly.

 

Device does not start when you breathe into the mask

Breath is not deep enough to

Take a deep breath in and out through the mask.

trigger SmartStart/Stop.

 

There is excessive leak.

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

 

Air tubing not connected properly. Connect firmly at both ends.

SmartStart/Stop is disabled.

Enable SmartStart/Stop.

Note: SmartStart/Stop is not

 

available if you are using a Full

 

Face Mask or if Leak Alert is

 

enabled.

 

Device does not stop when you remove your mask

SmartStart/Stop is not enabled.

Enable SmartStart/Stop.

Note: SmartStart/Stop is not

 

available if you are using a Full Face Mask or if Leak Alert is enabled.

SmartStart/Stop is enabled but the flow generator does not stop automatically when you

remove your mask

Incompatible mask system being

Only use equipment recommended by ResMed.

used.

 

Pressure rises inappropriately

 

Talking, coughing or breathing in

Avoid talking with a nasal mask on, and breathe as normally as

an unusual manner.

possible.

Mask cushion is buzzing against

Adjust the headgear.

the skin.

 

Cushion seated incorrectly

Adjust headgear or re-fit cushion.

causing excessive leak.

 

Humidifier control dial set too

Turn humidifier control down and empty the water from the air

high, resulting in accumulation of

tubing.

water in the air tubing.

 

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Contents User Guide EnglishVpap ST Contents Introduction Vpap SystemContraindications Adverse EffectsHumidifier MasksResScan Data Card Setting up your Vpap Using the Vpap Auto 25, Vpap ST & Vpap SSupplemental Oxygen How to Use the Control Panel Attaching a H4i HumidifierDown RightUsing the Menus VAuto mode CPAP, S, ST & T modesHow to Select the Mask Type SmartStartStopping Treatment Starting TreatmentExample Reminders on the Vpap LCD Mask-fit star ratingUsing the Data Card Copying Data onto a Data CardTraveling with the Vpap Auto 25, Vpap ST & Vpap S Cleaning and Maintenance DailyWeekly MonthlyServicing Troubleshooting Problem/Possible Cause SolutionData Card Card Error Remove Card Symbols Which Appear On The Device Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications General Warnings and Cautions General Warnings and Cautions Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter mPage Limited Warranty

AUTO 25, ST, S specifications

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