User manual

Chapter 3 Device Alarms
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Alarm Priority Audible
Indicator
Visual Indicators Device
Action
User Action
Low Pressure
Alarm
High
• • • • •
Red ashing button;
Low Pressure
- or - (if Icon option is
selected)
cm
H2O
Operates This could be caused by an
excessive leak or blockage or
a device malfunction. Press
the Alarm Silence/Indicator
button to silence the alarm.
Remove your mask. Check for
the following: dirty inlet lters,
blocked air intake, excessive
leak in the patient circuit. If the
alarm continues, contact your
home care provider.
High
Pressure
High
• • • • •
Red ashing button
High Pressure
- or - (if Icon option is
selected)
cm
H2O
Operates;
If the alarm
continues for
10 seconds,
the alarm
escalates to
a Ventilator
Inoperative
alarm
This may be caused by a
malfunctioning device. Press
the Alarm Silence/Indicator
button to silence the alarm.
Remove your mask Remove
power from the device.
Restore power. If the alarm
continues, contact your home
care provider for service.
Apnea High
• • • • •
Red ashing button
Apnea
- or - (if Icon option is
selected)
Operates This alarm is generated when
an apnea event occurs during
therapy. Press the Alarm
Silence/Indicator button to
silence the alarm. Report
the alarm to your home care
provider. Continue using your
device.
Low Minute
Ventilation
High
• • • • •
Red ashing button
Low Minute Vent
- or - (if Icon option is
selected)
MinVent
Operates This alarm occurs when the
calculated minute ventilation
is less than or equal to the
alarm setting. Press the Alarm
Silence/Indicator button to
silence the alarm. Report
the alarm to your home care
provider. Continue using your
device.