ResMed VPAP III ST-Adoes not, stop when you remove, your mask, SmartStart is enabled, message

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
	There is excessive leak.	Adjust position of mask and
		headgear.
	Plugs may be missing from	Replace them.
	ports on mask.
	Air tubing not connected	Connect firmly at both
	properly.	ends.
	Air tubing kinked or	Straighten or replace.
	punctured.
	There is a large impedance	Press the Start/Stop key.
	(eg, antibacterial filter,
	oxygen connector) in the air
	circuit.
VPAP III ST-A does not	SmartStart/Stop is disabled.	Enable SmartStart/Stop.
stop when you remove
your mask.	Use of a full face mask.
		SmartStop does not work
		with a full face mask.
SmartStart is enabled	Incompatible humidifier or	Use only equipment as
but the VPAP III ST-A	mask system being used.	recommended and supplied
does not stop		by ResMed.
automatically when
you remove your mask.
Displays error	Component failure.	Return your VPAP III ST-A
message:		for servicing.
SYSTEM ERROR
Call service!
Excessive motor noise.	Component failure.	Return your device for
		servicing.
Display error message:	You have experienced	Check that your air tubing is
High leak in last	excessively high leak levels	connected properly and that
session.	during the night.	your mask does not leak
		excessively.
		Use the mask-fitting feature
		to help you to fit your mask
		properly.
		If this message appears
		again, contact your clinician.

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