11The Alarms
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The Alarms
This device is fitted with alarms to alert you to changes that will affect your treatment.

Alarm Mute Key

You can mute an alarm by pressing the Alarm Mute key once. Pressing this key a
second time will un-mute the alarm. If the problem is still present, the alarm will sound again
after two minutes. An alarm LED will remain lit for as long as the problem is present. The
Title bar of the LCD will display the alarm description while the alarm is muted.

Testing the Alarm

When the device is turned on, the LEDs will flash and the alarm will beep to confirm that the
alarm is working.

Setting the Alarm Volume

You can set and test the alarm volume from the Patient Options Menu. The alarm will beep
at the selected volume when you press Enter.
All menus remain available during an alarm. Treatment screens are not viewable during an
alarm condition.

Alarms Troubleshooting

The most common reason for an alarm to sound is because the system has not been
properly assembled. Check that the air tubing has been properly attached to the flow
generator and mask (and humidifier if used).
When an alarm has been activated, the LCD screen will display either alarm information or
recommended instructions for you or your clinician.
Note: The alarm actions listed below are based on having the appropriate alarm settings for
your therapy. When an alarm is activated, consult your clinician.
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CAUTION
In the event of power failure or machine malfunction, remove the mask to avoid
rebreathing your exhaled air.
Warning Signal/Cause Action
For all the medium priority alarms listed below, you will hear a single intermittent tone and
the yellow LED will flash.
LCD: LCD turns off
The flow generator stops delivering air pressure.
•Power fai lure.
•Power cord is disconnected or
device switched off while
delivering treatment (without
pressing the Start/Stop key).
Remove your mask until power is restored.
Notes:
•Treatment will re-start when power is restored.
•Unless muted, the alarm will sound for at least
two minutes in the event of a power failure.
LCD: CHECK TUBE
The flow generator stops delivering air pressure.
•Air tubing disconnected from the
HumidAire 2i/2iC.
1. Check that the air tubing is connected
properly to the HumidAire 2i/2iC.
2. Check that the HumidAire 2i/2iC or front cover
is connected properly to the flow generator.
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