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VP AP™ A uto 25 VP AP™ S T VP AP™ S Positive Airw A y Pressure device User Guide English.
English VP AP™ A uto 25 VP AP™ S T VP AP™ S POSITIVE AI RWA Y PRES SURE DEVICE User Guide English ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia ResMed Corp.
Cont ents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contraindications 1 Adv erse Ef f ects 1 The VP AP S ystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction English Introduction The VPAP TM Auto 25 , VPAP TM ST and the VPAP TM S are i ndicated for the tre atment of obstructive sleep ap nea (OSA) in patients weighing more than 66 lb (30 kg).
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 recommended for use with these VP AP devices.
3 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VP AP ST & VP A P S English Supplemental Oxygen The VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST and VPAP S are designed to be compatible with the following levels of supplemental oxygen usage: • Up to 4 L/mi n in V Auto mode • Up to 1 5 L/min in CP AP , S, ST and T modes.
4 ! CAUTION • Be careful not to place the device where it can be bu mped or where someone is likely to trip over the power cord. • If you put the device on the floo r , mak e sure the area is free from dust and clear of bedding, clot hes or other objects that could bloc k the air inlet.
5 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VP AP ST & VP A P S English Using the Menus The VPAP Auto 25 , VPAP ST and VPAP S provide a set of functions which are arranged in menus and submenus. Vi a the LCD screen, the menus and submenus allow you to view and change the settings for a particul ar function.
6 How to Select the Mask Type Scroll to MASK and select . Press or until you see the setting you require. The fo llowing table shows the setting that should be selec ted for each mask: How to change the EPR level (CPAP mode) Expiratory Pressure Relief (EP R) can be used to improve your comfort level when breathing out during treatment.
7 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VP AP ST & VP A P S English Starting Treatment 1 Make sure the power is on. The product name is displayed briefly on the LCD screen , then the standby (Ramp/ Settle) screen appears. The key and LCD backlights also turn on.
8 Using the Mask-Fitting feature The VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST and VPAP S include a m ask-fitting feature to he lp you fit your mask properly. The mask-fitting fe ature delivers air pressu re for a three- minute period, prior to starting treatment, for checking and adjusting your mask fit to minimize leaks.
9 Using the VP AP Auto 25, VP AP ST & VP A P S English Using the Data Card If your clinician needs to review your treatment, they wil l ask 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/Settle) screen.
10 Traveling with the VPAP Auto 25, VPAP ST & VPAP S International Use Your VPAP flow generator has an internal pow er adapter that enables it to operate i n 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 mainte nance described in this section. Refer to your mask and humidifier manuals for de tailed instruction s regarding the care of those devices.
12 ! WARNING • Do not wash the air filt er . The air filter is not washable or reusab le. • The air filter cover protec ts the devi ce in the event of accidental liquid spillage onto the devic e. Ensure the air filter and air filt er cover are fit ted at all times.
13 T roubleshooting English Troubleshooting If there is a pro blem, try the fol lowing suggestions. If the problem cannot be solved , contact your equipment supplier or Re sMed.
14 Displays err or message: Check tube!! Key if done Displays err or message: Exxxx Call Service (wher e xxxx defines an err or) Displays err or message: HIGH LEAK!!! Adjust Mask The follow ing messag.
15 T echnical Specifications English Technical Specifications Note: The manufacturer reser ves the right to change these specif ications without no tice. Symbols Which Appear On The Device At tention, consult accompany ing document s; Drip proof; T ype CF equipment; Dangerous voltage; Class II equipment; Start/Stop; Manufacturer .
16 General Warnings and Cautions ! Warnings • Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given b y the prescribing physician. • A patient should not connect a device to the data com municati on port unless instructed to do so b y their health care prov ider or phys ician.
17 General W arnings and Cautions English Guidance and Manufactur er ’ s Declaration – Elect romagnetic Emissions and Immun ity Guidance and manufact urer’ s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The V P AP Aut o 25 , VPAP ST and VP AP S device s are intended for use in the electroma gnetic env ironment specif ied 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 specifi ed below . The cus tomer or the user of the 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.
An important point after buying a device ResMed ST (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 ST 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 ST - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, ResMed ST you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get ResMed ST will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of ResMed ST, 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 ST.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with ResMed ST. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device ResMed ST 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
