VPAP™ ST VPAP™ S POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE Welcome Guide English
Welcome Thank you for choosing the VPAP ST or VPAP S. Before operating this device, please read the entire Welcome and Information Guides. SD card slot Module/Adapter port DC power inlet Air filter Air outlet VPAP at a glance The VPAP system comprises the following elements: • VPAP device • Air tubing • 90W power supply unit • S9 travel bag • SD card • S9 SD card protective folder.
2 5 4 1 Setup 1. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to the rear of the VPAP. 2. Connect the power cord to the power supply unit. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet. 4. Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet. 5. Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of the air tubing. Notes: •• For more information on assembling your mask see your mask user guide. •• Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.
LCD screen Displays the menus, treatment screens and reminders. Start/Stop button Starts or stops treatment. Key: Home Humidity level Info menu Allows you to view your sleep statistics or exit from the menu. VPAP basics The control panel of your VPAP device includes an LCD screen as well as a Start/Stop button, Push dial and the Info and Setup menu keys. Setup menu Allows you to make changes to settings or exit from the menu.
Adjusting ramp time Designed to make the beginning of treatment more comfortable, ramp time is the period during which the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the treatment pressure. To adjust your ramp time: 1. From your HOME screen, turn until the RAMP screen is displayed in blue. 2. Press . The selection is highlighted in orange. until 3. Turn the ramp time you require is displayed. to 4. Press confirm your choice.
Selecting the mask type To select your type of mask: 1. Press . The SETTINGS screen is displayed. 2. Turn until Mask is displayed in blue. 4. Turn until the mask setting that you require is displayed. 5. Press choice. to confirm your . 3. Press The selection is highlighted in orange. 6. Push to return to the HOME screen.
Getting started Make sure the power is connected. Adjust the ramp time if required. Fit your mask as described in your mask user guide. To start therapy, simply breathe into the mask and/or press . Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep. 6. To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and/or press . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Viewing the treatment screens Depending on how the system has been configured, you will see one of the following example screens (shown in the ST mode) once therapy has started: 99 H5i humidifier 99 H5i humidifier 99 ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX heated air tube 99 Climate Control – Auto 99 Standard VPAP without optional accessories 99 Oximetry data via the oximeter adapter 99 H5i humidifier 99 ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX heated air tube 99 Climate Control – Manual In S and ST modes, the fixed lines
To toggle between treatment screens 1 and 2, press 99 Treatment with device trigger (Timed) and cycle (Timed, Ti Max or Ti Min) breath indicators from your HOME screen. 99 Treatment with spontaneous trigger and cycled breaths Viewing the Info menu The Info menu has a series of screens showing your sleep quality, sleep report and service information. To view the Info menu, push from your HOME screen.
Cleaning and maintenance Refer to your mask and humidifier user guides for detailed instructions regarding the care of these devices. Daily Remove the air tubing by pulling on the finger grips on the cuff. Hang it in a clean, dry place until next use. Weekly 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the air tubing from the VPAP device and the mask. Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly, hang, and allow to dry. Before next use, reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and mask. Monthly 1.
SD card An SD card has been supplied to gather therapy data from your VPAP device and provide settings updates from your clinician. When instructed to do so, disconnect the VPAP device from the power outlet, remove your SD card, insert it in the protective folder and send it to your clinician. Removing the card 1. Push in the SD card to release it. 2. Remove the card. 3. Insert the card into the protective folder. 4. Send the protective folder back to your clinician as instructed.
368698/1 2012-02 S9 VPAP ST / S9 VPAP S WELCOME EUR1 Manufacturer: ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia. Distributed by: ResMed Corp 9001 Spectrum Center ResMed (UK) Ltd 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RY UK. See www.resmed.com for other Boulevard San Diego CA 92123 USA. ResMed locations worldwide. For patent information, see www.resmed.com/ip.
