Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Breath is not deep

Take a deep breath in and

 

enough to trigger

out through the mask.

 

SmartStart.

 

 

There is excessive leak.

Adjust position of mask

 

 

and headgear.

 

 

Plugs may be missing

 

 

from ports on mask.

 

 

Replace them.

 

 

Air tubing not connected

 

 

properly. Connect firmly at

 

 

both ends.

 

 

Air tubing kinked or

 

 

punctured. Straighten or

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

VPAP unit does not

SmartStart/Stop is

Enable SmartStart/Stop.

stop when you

disabled.

 

remove your mask.

 

 

 

Use of an Ultra Mirage

SmartStop does not work

 

Full Face Mask.

with a full face mask.

 

 

 

SmartStart is enabled

Incompatible humidifier or

Use only equipment as

but the flow

mask system being used.

recommended and

generator does not

 

supplied by ResMed.

stop automatically

 

 

when you remove

 

 

your mask.

 

 

Display error

The air tubing is loose.

message:

 

Check tube!!

 

Key if done

 

Check that the air tubing is connected securely to your mask and the air outlet on the front of the VPAP.

To clear the error message, press any key on the VPAP keypad.

Displays error

Component failure.

Return your VPAP for

message:

 

servicing.

SYSTEM ERROR

 

 

Call service!

 

 

 

 

 

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ResMed III user manual Problem Possible Cause Solution, Check tube Key if done