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 device.

Problem/Possible CauseSolution

No display

Power is not connected.

Ensure the power cable is connected and the power

 

switch (if available) is on.

Insufficient air delivered from S8 Series II device

Ramp or settling time is in use.

Wait for air pressure to build up or change ramp or

 

settling time.

Air filter is dirty.

Replace air filter.

Air tubing is kinked or

Straighten or replace tubing.

punctured.

 

Air tubing not connected

Check air tubing.

properly.

 

Mask and headgear not

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

positioned correctly.

 

Cap(s) missing from access

Replace cap(s).

port on mask.

 

Pressure required for

See your clinician to adjust the pressure.

treatment may have changed.

 

Device does not start when you breathe into the mask although your clinician has enabled SmartStart.

Power cord not connected

Connect power cord firmly at both ends.

properly.

 

Power outlet may be faulty.

Try another power outlet.

Leak Alert has been enabled

Contact your clinician.

by your clinician; SmartStart

 

automatically disabled.

 

Use of a ResMed Full Face

SmartStart does not work with a full-face mask as the

mask.

anti-asphyxia valve will not allow sufficiently high

 

pressure on exhalation.

Breath not deep enough to

Take a deep breath in and out through the mask.

trigger SmartStart.

 

Excessive leak.

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

 

Replace caps if missing from ports on mask.

 

Air tubing may not be connected properly. Connect firmly

 

at both ends.

 

Air tubing may be kinked or punctured. Straighten or

 

replace.

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ResMed s8 manual Troubleshooting, No display, Insufficient air delivered from S8 Series II device

s8 specifications

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