User manual
1-6 BIpap auto m SerIeS uSer manual
devICe feature deSCrIptIon
Accessory Module If applicable, insert the optional accessory card here.
Air Outlet Connect the exible tubing here.
Bi-Flex Button This button allows you to change the Bi-Flex comfort
setting, if Bi-Flex is prescribed for you. See Chapter 4 for
more information about Bi-Flex.
Display Screen Shows therapy settings, patient data, instructions, and
error messages.
Filter Area A reusable, gray foam lter must be placed in the lter
area to screen out normal household dust and pollens.
An optional, white ultra-ne lter can also be used for
more complete ltration of very ne particles.
Medical Equipment Note For ease at airport security stations, there is a note
on the bottom of the device stating that it is medical
equipment. It may help if you also take this manual with
you when you travel.
Power Inlet Connect the power cord here.
Ramp Button This button starts or restarts the ramp cycle.
Start/Stop Button This button starts or stops the airow.
1.4.1 BreathIng CIrCuIt overvIeW
e patient breathing circuit, shown in Figure 1–4, consists of the following:
• Circuit tubing to deliver air from the device to your interface (e.g., mask)
• A mask or other patient interface device to deliver the prescribed pressure to your nose or
nose and mouth, depending on which interface has been prescribed for you
• An exhalation device to vent exhaled air from the circuit
Circuit
Tubing
Exhalation
Device
Patient Interface
Circuit with Separate
Exhalation Device
Circuit with Mask with
Integrated Exhalation Port
Flexible
Tubing
Connector
Mask's
Connector
Exhalation
Port
fIgure 1–4 typICal BreathIng CIrCuItS
Note: The exhalation port may be part of the interface or may be part of a separate
exhalation device, but is required to minimize the potential for CO
2
rebreathing.