ResMed III user manual Troubleshooting

Page 38

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 unit.

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution

No display.	Power not connected or	Ensure the power cable is
	switch at back is not on.	connected and that the
		switch at the back of the
		unit is in the ON position.

Insufficient air	Ramp Time is in use.
delivered from the
VPAP.

Wait for air pressure to build up.

	Air filter is dirty.	Replace air filter.
	Air tubing is kinked or	Straighten or replace
	punctured.	tubing.
	Air tubing not connected	Check air tubing.
	properly.
	Mask and headgear not	Adjust position of mask
	positioned correctly.	and headgear.
	Plug(s) missing from	Replace plug(s).
	access port(s) on mask.
	Pressure required for	See your clinician to
	treatment may have	adjust the pressure.
	changed.

The VPAP does not	Power cord not connected	Connect power cord
start when you	properly.	firmly at both ends.
breathe into the
mask.	Power outlet may be	Try another power outlet.
	faulty.
	The VPAP unit not	Switch power switch at
	switched on.	rear of the VPAP to ON.
	SmartStart not on.	Enable SmartStart.
	Mask Alarm has been	Disable Mask Alarm to
	enabled; SmartStart has	enable SmartStart.
	automatically been
	disabled.

Troubleshooting 31

Image 38

Contents 248127/1 05 Illustrations 52 cm 3 m English Manufactured by Contents Limited Warranty Index User/Owner Responsibility IntroductionMedical Information 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 Keypad Keys Using the LCD Screen and KeypadLCD Screen 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 Weekly Cleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceDaily 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 Starting out Using a Battery and an InverterHelpful Hints 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 cm H2O Pressure Volume curvePressure Variation 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