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START TREATMENT
1Make sure the power is on.
A welcome message is displayed briefly on the LCD screen, then the standby (Ramp)
screen appears. 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.
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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 time if required (see “How to Change the Ramp Time” on page16).
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.
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WARNING
A mask should not be used unless the S8 Elite device is powere d and operating
properly.
5When ramping begins, the LCD will display the word "RAMPING", with the current
pressure indicated as dashes. Each dash is approximately equivalent to 2 cm H2O. For
example, 6 dashes represents approximately 12 cm H2O pressure.
SMARTSTART™
The S8 ELITE 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 anti-asphyxia valve, such as the
Mirage Full Face Mask.
STOPPING TREATMENT
To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and press the Start/Stop key
or
if your clinician has enabled SmartStart, simply remove your mask and treatment will
end.