ResMed III ST-A user manual Attaching a Passover Humidifier

To set up the VPAP III ST-A with the HumidAire:

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

2.Place the filled water chamber inside the HumidAire. 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 (G-1). Close the HumidAire lid.

3.Place the VPAP III ST-A on top of the HumidAire (G-2). Do not place the VPAP III ST-A underneath the humidifier. (This is to avoid water spilling into the device.)

4.Connect the free end of the medium air tubing to the air outlet of the VPAP III ST-A (G-3).

5.Connect the mask system to the free end of the long air tubing. The final assembly should look like illustration G-4.

6.Plug the HumidAire power cord into a power outlet.

7.If the VPAP III ST-A 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.

8. Navigate to the humidifier setting (if available) in the VPAP III ST-A menu and select "HUMIDAIRE". See “How to Use the Detailed Menu (if enabled by your clinician)” on page 20.

The VPAP III ST-A 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 III ST-A to the ResMed Passover humidifier.

To set up the VPAP III ST-A 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 III ST-A on top of the Passover (H-2). Do not place the VPAP III ST-A underneath the humidifier. (This is to avoid water spilling into the device.)

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

5.Connect the mask system to the free end of the long air tubing. The final assembly should look like illustration H-4.

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

Setting up the VPAP III ST-A System 9