ResMed s8 manual Problem, Possible Cause, Solution

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
	There is excessive leak.	Adjust position of mask and
		headgear.
		Caps may be missing from ports
		on mask. Replace them.
		Air tubing not connected
		properly. Connect firmly at both
		ends.
		Air tubing kinked or punctured.
		Straighten or replace.
S8 AutoSet Spirit unit	SmartStart/Stop is disabled.	Enable SmartStart/Stop.
does not stop when
you remove your
mask.
SmartStart is enabled	Incompatible humidifier or mask	Use only equipment as
but the flow generator	system being used.	recommended and supplied by
does not stop		ResMed.
automatically when
you remove your
mask.

Pressure rises	Talking, coughing, voluntarily
inappropriately.	breath-holding (eg while rolling
	over in bed), or intentionally
	breathing in an unusual manner.

Avoid talking with a nasal mask on, and breathe as normally as possible.

Mask cushion is buzzing against the skin. Cushion seated incorrectly.

Cushion seated incorrectly causing excessive leak.

Air tubing is kinked or punctured.

Humidifier control dial set too high, resulting in accumulation of water in the air tubing.

Adjust the headgear.

Adjust headgear or re-fit cushion.

Straighten or replace air tubing.

Turn humidifier control dial down and empty the water from the air tubing.

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