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 Cause | Solution |
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No display. | Power not connected. | Ensure the appropriate power |
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| cord is connected to your |
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| S8 AutoSet Spirit and the power |
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| switch (if available) is on. |
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Insufficient air | Ramp or settling time is in use. | Wait for air pressure to build up |
delivered from |
| or change ramp or settling time. |
S8 AutoSet Spirit. | Air filter is dirty. | Replace air filter. |
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| Air tubing is kinked or | Straighten or replace tubing. |
| punctured. |
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| Air tubing not connected | Check air tubing. |
| properly. |
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| Mask and headgear not | Adjust position of mask and |
| positioned correctly. | headgear. |
| Cap(s) missing from access | Replace cap(s). |
| port(s) on mask. |
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| Pressure required for treatment | See your clinician to adjust the |
| may have changed. | pressure. |
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S8 AutoSet Spirit does | Power cord not connected | Connect power cord firmly at |
not start when you | properly. | both ends. |
breathe into the mask. | Power outlet may be faulty. | Try another power outlet. |
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| SmartStart not on. | Enable SmartStart. |
| Leak Alert has been enabled; | Disable Leak Alert to enable |
| SmartStart has automatically | SmartStart. |
| been disabled. |
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Use of a Mirage or Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask.
Breath is not deep enough to trigger SmartStart.
SmartStart does not work with a full face mask as the anti- asphyxia valve will not allow sufficiently high pressure on exhalation.
Take a deep breath in and out through the mask.
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