START TREATMENT
1Make sure the power is on.
A welcome message is displayed briefly on the LCD screen, then the standby screen appears. In CPAP mode, the standby screen displays the word “RAMP”. In AutoSet mode, the standby screen displays the word “SETTLING”.
The key and LCD backlights also turn on.
2Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep.
CAUTION
! • Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. They could twist around your head or neck while you are sleeping.
• Make sure the area around the flow generator is dry and clean. It should also be clear of bedding, clothes, and other potential blockages.
3Alter the ramp or settling time if required (see “How to Change the Ramp or Settling Time” on page 15).
To start treatment, press the Start/Stop key, unless your clinician has set up your device to start delivering therapy automatically. If so, your device will start when you breathe into your mask (see “SmartStart” for details).
4Fit your mask as described in the mask user instructions.
WARNING
! A mask should not be used unless the S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT device is powered and operating properly.
5When ramping (or settling) begins, the LCD will display the word "RAMPING", (or “SETTLING”) with the current pressure indicated as dashes. Each dash is
approximately equivalent to 2 cmH2O. For example, 6 dashes represents approximately 12 cmH2O pressure.
SMARTSTART™
The S8 AUTOSET SPIRIT has a function called SmartStart™ that your clinician can enable. If SmartStart is enabled, your device will start automatically when you breathe into your mask, and will stop automatically when you take your mask off. This means you do not have to press the Start/Stop key to begin or end treatment.
Note: Do not use SmartStart when using a mask with an
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