ResMed S9 VPAP Tx Sleep Apnea Machine User Manual


 
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Delivering therapy
WARNING
Blocking the air tubing and/or air inlet of the device while in operation could lead to overheating of
the device.
CAUTION
Make sure the area around the device is dry and clean and clear of bedding, clothes or other
objects that could block the air inlet or cover the power supply unit.
The following procedure describes the steps required to start therapy at the patient’s bedside using the
S9 VPAP Tx. Once these steps are completed, S9 VPAP Tx can be remotely controlled from the EasyCare
Tx software application on the PC.
Once therapy has started a treatment screen is displayed.
In order to assist the heater plate in cooling, the device will continue to blow air for up to an hour after
treatment has stopped. However, you can unplug the device from the power outlet at any time and allow
the heater plate to cool without air flow, or press
to enable Power Save mode.
Note: If power is interrupted during treatment, the device automatically restarts therapy when power is
restored.
1. Make sure power is connected.
2. Check the mask type is correct (see “Mask and air tubing settings” on
page 10).
3. Fit the mask to patient, and adjust the mask and headgear to achieve
optimal fit.
4. Perform mask fit (see “Mask Fit” on page 12).