13Starting Treatment
Once you have a secure and comfortable fit, check your Mask-Fit star rating
on the LCD screen. Definitions of the Mask-Fit star ratings are presented in
Table 1.
Note: If there is another person nearby to check your Mask-Fit star rating,
you can adjust your mask, mask cushion and headgear while lying down.
4. After three minutes, treatment will begin.
• If you do not wish to wait three minutes, hold down the Start/Stop key
for at least three seconds and treatment will begin immediately.
• If you press the Start/Stop key for less than three seconds, the
VPAP III ST-A will return to standby mode (the VPAP or Ramp screen is
displayed).
Table 1: Definitions of Mask-Fit Star Rating
Star rating Definition
***** Excellent
****- Very good
***-- Good
**--- Adjust mask
*---- Adjust mask
HIGH LEAK Adjust mask