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

No display

 

Power is not connected.

Ensure the power cable is connected and the power switch (if

 

available) is on.

Insufficient air delivered from the VPAP device

Ramp time is in use.

Wait for air pressure to build up or change ramp time.

Air filter is dirty.

Replace air filter.

Air tubing is not connected

Check air tubing.

properly.

 

Mask and headgear are not

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

positioned correctly.

 

Cushion seated incorrectly

Adjust headgear or re-fit cushion.

causing excessive leak.

 

Humidifier control dial set too

Turn humidifier control down and empty the water from the air

high, resulting in accumulation of

tubing.

water in the air tubing.

 

Device does not start when you breathe into the mask

Breath is not deep enough to

Take a deep breath in and out through the mask.

trigger SmartStart/Stop.

 

There is excessive leak.

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

 

Air tubing not connected properly. Connect firmly at both ends.

SmartStart/Stop is disabled.

Enable SmartStart/Stop.

Note: SmartStart/Stop is not

 

available if you are using a Full

 

Face Mask or if Leak Alert is

 

enabled.

 

Device does not stop when you remove your mask

SmartStart/Stop is not enabled.

Enable SmartStart/Stop.

Note: SmartStart/Stop is not

 

available if you are using a Full

 

Face Mask or if Leak Alert is

 

enabled.

 

SmartStart/Stop is enabled but the flow generator does not stop automatically when you

remove your mask

 

Incompatible mask system being

Use only equipment recommended by ResMed.

used.

 

Displays error message: Check tube!! Key if done

The air tubing is loose or blocked.

Check that the air tubing is connected securely to your mask

 

and the air outlet. Press the Start/Stop key to restart the

 

device. If this does not clear the message, disconnect the

 

power cord and then reconnect it to restart the device.

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ResMed VPAP IV ST manual Troubleshooting, Problem/Possible Cause Solution