Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VPAP IV ResMed
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VP AP™ IV VP AP™ IV S T Positive Airw A y Pressure device User Guide English.
VP AP™ IV VP AP™ IV S T POSITIVE AI RWA Y PRESSURE DEVICE User Guide English ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia ResMed Corp (US Designated Agent) .
Cont ents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contraindications 1 Adv erse Ef f ects 1 The VP AP S ystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction English Introduction The VPAP TM IV and the VPAP TM IV ST are intended to prov ide non-invasive ve ntilation for patients with respiratory insuffi ciency or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), in the hospital or home.
2 Masks The following Re sMed mask systems are re commended for use with these devices: For information on using masks, see your mask manual. For the latest avai lable masks, see www.resmed.com. Humidifier If you are experie ncing dryness of the nose, throat or mouth, the H4i heated humidifier is recommend ed for use with these VPAP devices.
3 Using the VP AP IV and VP AP IV ST English Using the VPAP IV and VPAP IV ST Setting up your VPAP 1 Connect the power cord to the sock et at the rear of your VPAP. 2 Plug the other end of the power co rd into the power outlet. 3 Connect one end of the air tubin g firmly onto the air outlet.
4 Attaching a H4i Humidifier The H4i humidifier atta ches to the front of a VPAP IV o r V PAP I V ST device to provide heated humidificati on. These devices automatic ally detect the presence of the H4i and no other accessories are required for its use.
5 Using the VP AP IV and VP AP IV ST English Using the Menus The VPAP IV and VP AP IV ST provide a se t of functions which are arrang ed in menus and submenus. Via the LCD screen, the menus and subme nus allow you to view and change the settings for a particular function.
6 How to Select the Mask Type Scroll to MASK and select . Press or until you see the setting you require. The following table shows the setti ng that should be selected for each mask: SmartStart™ If.
7 Using the VP AP IV and VP AP IV ST English 6 After starting therapy, an introductory treatment scre en will display: Stopping Treatment To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and press . If your clinician has enabled SmartStart/Stop, simply remove your mask and treatment will end.
8 Reminders on the VPAP LCD Your clinician may have set your VPAP devi ce to remind yo u about important events, such as when to replace your mask, when to insert your Data Card (if your device is Data Card enabled ) and so on. The reminder message is display ed on the LCD and is visible if the device is not delivering therapy.
9 Using the VP AP IV and VP AP IV ST English Using the Data Card If your clinician need s to review your treatment, they will a sk you to use the Data Card to copy data from your VPAP device and return th e card to them. Copying Data onto a Data Card 1 Switch on your VPAP and wai t until you see the standby (Ramp) scree n.
10 Traveling with the VPAP IV and VP AP IV ST International Use Your VPAP flow generator has an internal pow er adapter that enable s it to operate in other countries. It will operate on power supplies of 100–240V and 50–60Hz. No special adjustment i s necessary, but you wil l require an approved power co rd for that country.
11 Cleaning and Maintenance English Cleaning and Maintenance You should regularly carry out the cleaning and main tenance described in this section. Refer to your mask and humidifier manuals fo r detailed instru ctions regarding the care of those devices.
12 Servicing This device is intended to pr ovide safe and reliable operati on when operated and maintained in accordance wi th the instructions provided by ResMed.
13 T roubleshooting English Troubleshooting If there is a p roblem, try the fol lowing suggestions. If the problem cannot be solved , contact your equipment supplier or Re sMed.
14 Displays er ror message: Exxxx Call Service (wher e xxxx defines an err or) Displays er ror message: HIGH LEAK!!! Adjust Mask The follow ing message is display ed on the LCD aft er you try to updat.
15 T echnical Specifications English Technical Specifications Note: • The manuf acturer reserves the right to c hange these specifications wi thout notice.
16 General Warnings and Cautions ! Warnings • Advice contained in this manual sh ould not supersede instructions given by the prescribing phy sician. • A patient should not connect a device to the data communication por t unless instructed to do so by their health care provider or physician.
17 General W arnings and Cautions English Guidance and Manufactur er’ s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissi ons and Immunity Guidance and manufact urer’ s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The VP AP IV and VP AP IV ST devic es are intended f or use in t he electromagnet ic envir onment specifie d below .
18 Guidance and manu f acturer’ s de claration – electromagnetic immunity The VP AP device is intended f or use in the electromagn etic envi ronment specif ied belo w . T he customer or th e user of th e VP AP devic e should assur e that the de vice is used in suc h an en vironment.
19 Limited W arranty English Limited Warranty ResMed warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period speci fied below from the d ate of purchase by the initial co nsumer. Th is wa rranty is not transf erable.
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An important point after buying a device ResMed VPAP IV (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought ResMed VPAP IV yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data ResMed VPAP IV - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, ResMed VPAP IV you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get ResMed VPAP IV will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of ResMed VPAP IV, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime ResMed VPAP IV.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with ResMed VPAP IV. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device ResMed VPAP IV along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
