ResMed VAP S User Manual

VPAP™ ST
VPAP

POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE

™

S

Welcome Guide

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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

Air filterDC power inlet

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.

Optional components include:

• H5i heated humidifier • Standard air tubing • SlimLine air tubing • 3m air tubing • ClimateLine
heated air tubing • ClimateLine
Power Station II battery pack • DC/DC Converter 24V/90W.

MAX

heated air tubing • 30W power supply unit (does not support H5i) •

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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.com on the Products page

under Service & Support.

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Start/Stop button
Starts or stops
treatment.

LCD screen

Displays the menus,

treatment screens and

reminders.

Key:

Home

Humidity level

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.

Info menu

Allows you to
view your sleep
statistics or exit

from the menu.

Setup menu

Allows you to

make changes

to settings or

exit from the

menu.

Push dial

Turning the dial

allows you to
scroll through the
menu and change

settings. Pushing the

dial allows you to

enter into a menu and

confirm your choice.

Ramp

Heated tube

Climate

Control

Start/Stop

Push dial

Setup menu

Info menu

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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.

.

3. Turn
the ramp time
you require is
displayed.

until

4. Press

confirm your
choice.

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Using mask-fit

You can use mask-fit to help you fit your mask properly. This feature delivers treatment pressure for a
three-minute period, prior to starting treatment, during which you can check and adjust your mask-fit to
minimise leaks.

1. Fit your mask as described in the mask user guide.

2. From your home screen, push and hold for three seconds. One of the following MASK FIT

screens is displayed:

3. If necessary, adjust your mask, mask cushion and headgear until you have a Good mask-fit.
After three minutes, the pressure reverts to the set pressure and treatment will begin. You can end
mask-fit at any time by pressing

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Selecting the mask type

To select your type of mask:

1. Press

. The SETTINGS

screen is displayed.

4. Turn

until the mask
setting that you require is
displayed.

2. Turn
displayed in blue.

5. Press

choice.

until Mask is

to confirm your

3. Press

.
The selection is highlighted
in orange.

6. Push

to return to the

HOME screen.

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Getting started

1. Make sure the power is connected.

2. Adjust the ramp time if required.

3. Fit your mask as described in your mask user guide.

4. To start therapy, simply breathe into the mask and/or press .

5. 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 .

Notes:

• If your clinician has enabled SmartStart your device will start

automatically when you breathe into the mask and stop automatically
when you remove the mask.

• If power is interrupted during treatment, the device automatically

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restarts therapy when power is restored.

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:

9 H5i humidifier 9 H5i humidifier

9 ClimateLine or ClimateLine

heated air tube

9 Climate Control – Auto

9 Standard VPAP without

optional accessories

9 Oximetry data via the

oximeter adapter

9 H5i humidifier

MAX

9 ClimateLine or ClimateLine

heated air tube

9 Climate Control – Manual

MAX

In S and ST modes, the fixed lines on the pressure bar indicate the expiratory and inspiratory pressures.
In CPAP mode, only a set pressure is shown. While the treatment is ramping (indicated by an orange
ramp icon below the pressure bar), the pressure values appear in orange. When a set pressure is reached
these values are displayed in white.

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To toggle between treatment screens 1 and 2, press from your HOME screen.

9 Treatment with device trigger

(Timed) and cycle (Timed,

9 Treatment with spontaneous

trigger and cycled breaths
Ti Max or Ti Min) breath
indicators

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

9 In the Sleep Quality screen,

you can always view your
usage hours during the last
session and if enabled by
your clinician, data on mask­fit and AHI is displayed.

To return to the HOME screen, push

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from your HOME screen.

9 In the Sleep Report, only the

period can be changed—

other values are for display

only.

.

9 In the Service information,

the device run hours
(includes warm-up/cool-down
times for the humidifier) and
the software identifications
are displayed.

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. Remove the air tubing from the VPAP device and the mask.

2. Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.

3. Rinse thoroughly, hang, and allow to dry.

4. Before next use, reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and mask.

Monthly

1. Wipe the exterior of the VPAP with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

2. Check the air filter for holes and blockage by dirt or dust. Replace the air filter if necessary.

Replacing the air filter

Replace the air filter every six months (or more often if necessary).

1. Remove the air filter cover from the back of the VPAP device.

2. Remove and discard the old air filter.

3. Insert a new ResMed air filter ensuring that it is

sitting flat in the air filter cover.

4. Replace the air filter cover.

Air filter cover

Air filter

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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.

For more information on
removing and inserting your
card refer to the S9 SD Card
Protective Folder provided with
your device. Please retain the
S9 SD Card Protective Folder
for future use.

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Notes:

• For Troubleshooting information

refer to the Information Guide.

• For more product information

see www.resmed.com.

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