ResMed III user manual Attaching a Passover Humidifier

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The VPAP is now ready for use with the HumidAire. To start treatment, see “Starting Treatment” on page 13.

Attaching a Passover Humidifier

Please refer to the illustrations in section H of the illustration sheet.

Medium size (52 cm) air tubing is a necessary accessory for connecting the VPAP unit to the ResMed Passover humidifier.

To set up the VPAP with the ResMed Passover:

1.Fill the Passover with water as described in the humidifier manual.

2.Connect the medium (52 cm) air tubing to the right connector port, and the long air tubing (2 m or 3 m) to the left connector port on the humidifier (H-1).

3.Place the VPAP on top of the Passover (H-2). Do not place the VPAP unit underneath the humidifier. (This is to avoid water spilling into the unit.)

4.Connect the free end of the medium air tubing to the air outlet of the VPAP (H-3).

5.Connect the mask system to the assembly should look like figure

free end of the long air tubing. The final H-4.

6. If the VPAP is not already plugged in, see Step 2 on page 7.

WARNING

! Make sure that the power cord and plug are in good condition and the equipment is not damaged.

7. Navigate to the humidifier setting (if available) in the VPAP menu and select "PASSOVER". See “How to Use the Detailed Menu (if enabled by your clinician)” on page 20.

The VPAP is now ready for use with the ResMed Passover. To start treatment, see “Starting Treatment” on page 13.

Setting up the VPAP System

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Contents 248127/1 05 Illustrations 52 cm 3 m English Manufactured by Contents Limited Warranty Index Introduction Medical InformationUser/Owner Responsibility What the Vpap III and Vpap III ST are Intended forPage Adverse Effects Medical InformationPage Vpap System MasksAccessories HumidifiersSetting Up The Vpap Setting up the Vpap SystemAttaching a Humidifier Attaching a HumidAire 2iC Humidifier Attaching a HumidAire 2i HumidifierAttaching a HumidAire Humidifier Attaching a Passover Humidifier Using the LCD Screen and Keypad LCD ScreenKeypad Keys KeyFunction FrontKey Function Left green Right redPage Ramp time Starting TreatmentStarting Treatment Using the Mask-Fitting Feature Using the HumidAire 2i Warm-Up FeatureStopping Treatment High Leak Page Cleaning and Maintenance Daily CleaningWeekly Cleaning Periodic CleaningReplacing the Air Filter ServicingHow to Use the Standard Menu How to Use the Vpap MenusRamp Screen How to Use the Detailed Menu if enabled by your clinician To exit out of the menu Press the Right key exitVpap Detailed Menu Series if enabled by your clinician Menu Functions Detailed menu only Settings MenuTo enter a submenu Press the Left key enter Function Default Function Description Setting Options Settings for mask types MaskResults Menu Function Function Description Setting Options Settings MaskResults Menu Options Menu Servicing MenuTreatment Screens Treatment screenHow to Use the Vpap Menus Page Using a Battery and an Inverter Helpful HintsStarting out Nasal IrritationPage Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Check tube Key if doneLast session Page System Specifications Dynamic pressure characteristicsIEC 60601-1 Classifications Flow sensor in flow generatorPressure Volume curve Pressure VariationPressure cm H2O BreathsSymbols which appear on the product Environmental informationEmissions test Compliance Next Portable and mobile RF communications Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter Product Warranty Period Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Page Index