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VPAP Adapt SV
User Guide
English
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Front Cover - User.qxp 05/04/2006 4:31 PM Page 2 Bleed this panel onto spine (if applicable) but NOT onto Front Cover 26869/2 06 04 VPAP Adapt SV User USA ENG Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.myresmed.com
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™ VPAP Adapt SV User Guide English Reorder number: 26869/2 06 04
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ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth MacArthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia ResMed Corp (US Designated Agent) 14040 Danielson Street Poway CA 92064-6857 USA ResMed (UK) Ltd (EU Authorized Representative) 65 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RX UK ResMed Offices Australia, Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA (see www.resmed.com for contact details). Protected by patents: AU 6
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 VPAP™ Adapt SV 1 User/owner responsibility 1 Definitions 1 Medical Information 1 Intended Use 1 Contraindications 1 Warnings 2 Cautions 2 Quick Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VPAP Adapt SV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 VPAP Adapt SV Components 7 Masks
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Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Daily 31 Weekly 31 Periodically 32 Air Filter 33 Hypoallergenic Air Filter 33 Servicing 33 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction VPAP™ Adapt SV The VPAP™ Adapt SV flow generator has been designed to be reliable, comfortable and easy to use. You can observe your treatment and make adjustments to settings using a keypad and LCD screen. CAUTION ! USA federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. User/Owner Responsibility The user or owner of this system shall have sole responsibility and liability for any injury to persons or damage to property resulting from: • operation whic
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• impaired ability to clear secretions • pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum • recent cranial trauma or surgery • chronic hypoventilation. Below are general warnings and cautions. Further specific warnings, cautions and notes appear next to the relevant instructions in the manual. Warnings ! • The VPAP Adapt SV is NOT a life support ventilator. • The entire manual should be read before using the VPAP Adapt SV. • Advice contained in this manual should not supersede instructions given by the presc
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The following side effects may arise during a course of therapy with the VPAP Adapt SV: • drying of the nose, mouth, or throat • bloating • ear or sinus discomfort • eye irritation • skin rashes • chest discomfort. Introduction 3
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Quick Setup Guide 1 Attach the air tubing and pressure sensor tube to the VPAP Adapt SV and mask (page 9). Attach a humidifier if required (page 11). 2 Switch on the VPAP Adapt SV. Make sure the mask is unblocked. 3 Select the mask setting (page 22). 4 Perform the Air Circuit Learn function (page 22) at first-time use, or if you are 5 adding or removing a component of the system (eg, a humidifier or anti-bacterial filter). Fit the mask and commence breathing into it. The SmartStart™ function
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VPAP Adapt SV System VPAP Adapt SV Components The VPAP Adapt SV flow generator is supplied with air tubing and a power cord. Masks are supplied separately, as you and your clinician have to decide which mask is best for you. Masks that can be used with VPAP Adapt SV are listed on page 8. Some people experience dryness of the nose, mouth and throat while using the VPAP Adapt SV system, especially during winter. Others may experience sneezing and/or a runny or blocked nose during the first f
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Proximal cuff Tube clip Pressure sensor tube Luer connector Connect this end Connect this end Air tubing to the mask to the flow generator Figure 3: Air tubing fully assembled All necessary air tubing components are packed with the VPAP Adapt SV: • a 6’6" (2 m) length of air tubing • a pressure sensor tube (to measure pressure at the mask) with Luer connectors • tube clips (to hold the pressure sensor tube onto the air tubing) • a proximal cuff (a special connector that attaches the pressure se
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Assembling the VPAP Adapt SV System Complete the following steps to assemble the VPAP Adapt SV system. Make sure the area around the unit is clean (dust free) and clear of bedding, clothes and any other potential blockages. To add a humidifier see page 11. WARNING ! Use only the air tubing system supplied with the VPAP Adapt SV system. Connect the power cord 1 There are two sockets at the rear of the flow generator—the top one for an AC (standard mains electricity) and the lower one for a
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Connect air tubing 2 Connect the air tube firmly onto the air outlet at the front of the unit. Air tubing connector Pressure sensor tube connector Figure 4: Front view of VPAP Adapt SV To attach the pressure sensor tube to the unit, screw the Luer connector onto the socket on the side of the unit. Figure 5: Twisting the Luer lock connectors together WARNING ! Use care when handling the air tubing. Be particularly careful when attaching the Luer connector to the VPAP Adapt SV. If you kink or
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Humidifiers A humidifier may be required if you are experiencing dryness of the nose, throat, or mouth. The following ResMed humidifiers are compatible with the VPAP Adapt SV: HumidAire™ HumidAire 2i™ heated humidifier heated humidifier Humidifier accessory (HumidAire only) Medium air tubing 21" (52 cm) Figure 7: Humidifiers compatible with the VPAP Adapt SV When using a humidifier, stop the VPAP Adapt SV by using the Start/Stop key or by removing the mask to trigger the SmartStop func
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HumidAire 2i™ The HumidAire 2i provides heated humidification for the VPAP Adapt SV. To attach the HumidAire 2i, remove the VPAP Adapt SV front cover and attach the humidifier docking station and water chamber. No other accessories are required for use. Please refer to the HumidAire 2i User’s Manual for details. Once you have performed the Air Circuit Learn function the VPAP Adapt SV is ready for use. See “Starting Treatment” on page 17. VPAP Adapt SV HumidAire 2i docking station HumidAire
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HumidAire™ You will need a medium size 21" (52 cm) air tube to connect the VPAP Adapt SV unit to the HumidAire™ (see Figure 7). 1 Make sure both the HumidAire and the VPAP Adapt SV are turned off. Fill the HumidAire with water as described in the humidifier manual. Place the filled water chamber inside the HumidAire. Gently detach enough of the tube clips to release the end of the pressure sensor 2 tube from the VPAP Adapt SV air tubing. Connect the VPAP Adapt SV air tubing to the left con
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Connect the mask system to the free end of the long air tubing. The final 5 assembly should look like this: Switch on the HumidAire and the VPAP Adapt SV. 6 WARNING ! Make sure that the power cords and plugs are in good condition and the equipment is not damaged. Perform the Air Circuit Learn function (see page 22). 7 For information about filling and maintaining your humidifier, refer to the HumidAire User’s Manual. The VPAP Adapt SV is now ready for use with the HumidAire. See “Starting T
