ResMed III user manual Starting Treatment, Ramp time

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Starting Treatment

The VPAP unit should be assembled beside your bed with the air tubing and mask system connected. See “Setting Up The VPAP” on page 7.

1Turn the main power switch at the back of the unit to on (I).

Main power switch

When the VPAP is turned on, a welcome message is displayed on the LCD screen. The VPAP (or Ramp) screen then appears.

Note: If you have the HumidAire 2i attached, see “Using the HumidAire 2i Warm-Up Feature” on page 14.

2Fit your mask as described in the mask user instructions.

3Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep.

CAUTION

! • Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. It could twist around your head or neck while you are sleeping.

• Make sure the area around the flow generator is dry and clean. It should also be clear of bedding, clothes and other potential blockages.

4To start treatment, press the Front key or

if your clinician has enabled the SmartStart function, simply breathe into the mask and treatment will begin.

After starting treatment, you can display one of the treatment screens described in “Treatment Screens” on page 26.

Ramp time

Ramp time is a feature which can be enabled by your clinician. If you have difficulty falling asleep with full pressure, select a ramp time. The airflow will start very gently while you fall asleep. The pressure will slowly increase to full operating pressure over the selected ramp time. The clinician has set a maximum ramp time; you may select any value up to the maximum.

To select a ramp time, see “Ramp Screen” on page 19.

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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 HumidifiersAttaching a Humidifier Setting up the Vpap SystemSetting Up The Vpap Attaching a HumidAire Humidifier Attaching a HumidAire 2i HumidifierAttaching a HumidAire 2iC Humidifier Attaching a Passover Humidifier Using the LCD Screen and Keypad LCD ScreenKeypad Keys KeyFunction FrontKey Function Left green Right redPage Starting Treatment Starting TreatmentRamp time Stopping Treatment Using the HumidAire 2i Warm-Up FeatureUsing the Mask-Fitting Feature High Leak Page Cleaning and Maintenance Daily CleaningWeekly Cleaning Periodic CleaningReplacing the Air Filter ServicingRamp Screen How to Use the Vpap MenusHow to Use the Standard Menu 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 To enter a submenu Press the Left key enter Settings MenuMenu Functions Detailed menu only Function Default Function Description Setting Options Settings for mask types MaskResults Menu Settings MaskResults Menu Function Function Description Setting Options 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 Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyProduct Warranty Period Page Index