Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Positive Airway Pressure Device S8 ResMed
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S8 Lightw eight™ II POSITIVE AIRWA Y PRESSURE DEVI CE User Guide English ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Driv e Bella Vista NSW 2153 A ustralia • ResMed Corp (US Designated Agent) .
i Contents Cont ents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contraindications 1 A dverse Ef f ects 1 The S8 Lightweight II S ystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction Introduction The S8 Lightweight II continuous posit ive airway pressure (CPAP) system is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep ap noea (OSA) in patients > 30 kg. The S8 Lightweight II CPAP system is intended for home and hospital use.
2 The S8 Lightweight II System Your S8 Lightweight II comprises: • S8 Lightweight II positive air wa y pressu re de vice • 2 m air t ubing • P ow er cord • Carr y bag. Optional compon ents include: • Re sScan™ Dat a Card • 3 m air t ubing • DC-1 2 conv erter .
3 Using the S8 Lightweight II Using the S8 Lightweight II ! WARNING • Make sure the power cord an d plug are in good condi tion and the equipment i s not dama ged.
4 Start Treatment 1 Make sure the power is on. The product name is disp layed briefl y on the LCD screen, then the standb y (Ramp) screen appears. The key and L CD backlights also turn on. 2 Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep.
5 Using the S8 Lightweight II The S8 Lightweight II keyp ad has the following keys: The keypad and LCD are equippe d with backlights that come on when the devi ce is powered. The LCD backlight turns off after two minutes of inactivity, and comes back on when you press a key.
6 How to Change the Settings on your S8 Lightweight II You can change settings (such as Ramp Time) on the S8 Lightweight II by using the keypad and L CD. When the S8 Lig htweight II is in standby m ode you can display a series of screens (a menu) on the LCD screen in order to view and change the settings for a particular function.
7 Using the S8 Lightweight II 1 . On the st andby (RAMP) screen, press . 2. Press until you see EPR LEVEL, th en press (Change). 3. Press o r until you see the setting that you require. 4. Press (Apply) to save the setting. How to change the language setting 1 .
8 Using the Data Card to Collect data If your clinician needs to review your tr eatment, they will ask you to use the Data Card to copy data from your S8 Lightweight II, and to return th e card to them. The Data Card will be provided in a protective folder.
9 Cleaning and Maintenance ! CAUTION • Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunligh t as it may harden o ver time and eventually crac k. • Do not use bleac h, c hlori ne, alcohol, or aromatic-based solutions , moisturising or ant ibacter ial soaps or scented oils to clean the air tubing or the S8 Lightwei ght II.
10 Servicing ! CAUTION • Do not at tempt to open the S8 Ligh tweight II case. Th ere are no user serviceable par ts inside. • Inspection and rep air should only be perform ed by an authorised agen t. Under no circumstances sh ould you attempt to serv ice or repair the S8 Lightweight II yourself.
11 T roubleshooting Anything specia l I should do before putting the mask on? Before wearing your mask, wash your face to remove excess facial oils. This will allow a better fit and prolong the life of the mask cushion. Do not use moisturiser when wearing a mask.
12 Insuf ficient air deliver ed fr om S8 Lightw eight II The f ollow ing messag e is displa yed on the LCD af t er you try t o update setting s or cop y data to the D ata Card: Card Error Remove Card .
13 T echnical Specifications Technical Specifications . Note: The manufac turer reserves the right to change th ese specification s without notice. Operating pressur e range 4 to 20 c m H 2 O Dimens ions (H x W x D ) 112 mm x 16 4 mm x 145 mm W eight 1.
14 Symbols which appear on the device At tention, consult accompanying documents; Follow inst ructions for us e; Drip proof; T y pe CF equipment; Danger ous voltage; Class II equipment; St art/Stop; M.
15 General W arnings and Cautions • In the ev ent of pow er failure or mac hine malfunction, remov e the mask. • The S8 Lightweight II can be set to deliver pressures up to 20 cm H 2 O. I n t h e unlik ely ev ent of certain fault cond itions, pressures up to 30 cm H 2 O are possible.
16 Limited Warranty ResMed warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defe cts in material and workmanship for the period sp ecified below from the date of purchas e by the initia l consumer. Th is warranty is no t transferable. Not e: Some models are not avai lable in all regions.
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