ResMed AirCurve 10 ST User Manual
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AirCurve 10 VAuto S ST User Guide (device with humidifier)
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This guide has been developed in Author-it.
The content is written in AMER Eng in order to make sure that only one language (AmE) is used consistently for
all Newport content in the production database. Imperial measurements, metric measurements as well as
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O and hPa are included where applicable.
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Instances of hPa deleted with exception of:
Environmental conditions, Operating altitude: "Sea level to 8,500' (2,591 m); air pressure range
1013 hPa to 738 hPa".
This guide includes content which is applicable to:
Device:
Integrated humidifier (standard water tub):
Integrated humidifier (cleanable water tub):
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  • Page 1 ResMed Confidential Proprietary Information, not to be reproduced or made available to third parties DOC NO 378015 without prior consent from ResMed and not to be used in any unauthorised way.  ResMed Ltd 2016. PAGE 1 of 35 SPECIFICATION –...
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  • Page 10: Indications For Use

    ENGLISH Welcome The AirCurve 10 VAuto, AirCurve 10 S and AirCurve 10 ST are bilevel positive airway pressure devices. WARNING Read this entire guide before using the device. CAUTION In the US, Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
  • Page 11: Adverse Effects

    Adverse effects You should report unusual chest pain, severe headache, or increased breathlessness to your prescribing physician. An acute upper respiratory tract infection may require temporary discontinuation of treatment. The following side effects may arise during the course of therapy with the device: drying of the nose, mouth, or throat •...
  • Page 12: About Your Device

    About your device Air outlet Water tub Air filter cover Screen Power inlet Adapter cover Serial number and device number SD card cover About the control panel Press to start/stop therapy. Start/Stop button Press and hold for three seconds to enter power save mode.
  • Page 13 5. Close the water tub and insert it into the side of the device. 6. Connect the free end of the air tubing firmly onto the assembled mask. See the mask user guide for detailed information. Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.com.
  • Page 14: Starting Therapy

    Starting therapy 1. Fit your mask. 2. Press Start/Stop or breathe normally if SmartStart ™ is enabled. You will know that therapy is on when the Sleep Report screen is displayed. The pressure bar shows the inspiratory and expiratory pressures in green. The green bar will expand and contract as you breathe in and out.
  • Page 15: Power Save Mode

    Power save mode Your AirCurve 10 device records your therapy data. In order to allow it to transmit the data to your care provider, you should not unplug the device. However, you can put it into power save mode to save electricity.
  • Page 16: Humidity Level

    Humidity Level The humidifier moistens the air and is designed to make therapy more comfortable. If you are getting a dry nose or mouth, turn up the humidity. If you are getting any moisture in your mask, turn down the humidity. You can set the Humidity Level to Off or between 1 and 8, where 1 is the lowest humidity setting and 8 is the highest humidity setting.
  • Page 17: Caring For Your Device

    Caring for your device It is important that you regularly clean your AirCurve 10 device to make sure you receive optimal therapy. The following sections will help you with disassembling, cleaning, checking and reassembling your device. WARNING Regularly clean your tubing assembly, water tub and mask to receive optimal therapy and to prevent the growth of germs that can adversely affect your health.
  • Page 18 Checking You should regularly check the water tub, air tubing and the air filter for any damage. 1. Check the water tub: • Replace it if it is leaking or has become cracked, cloudy or pitted. • Replace it if the seal is cracked or torn. •...
  • Page 19 Wireless Your AirCurve 10 device is equipped with cellular communication. This allows your therapy data to be wirelessly transmitted to your care provider to enhance the quality of your treatment. It also allows therapy settings to be updated in a more timely manner or your device software to be upgraded.
  • Page 20 You can use your AirCurve 10 device on a plane as it meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Air travel compliance letters can be downloaded and printed from www.resmed.com. When using the device on a plane: Make sure the water tub is completely empty and inserted into your device. The device will not •...
  • Page 21: General Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any problems, have a look at the following troubleshooting topics. If you are not able to fix the problem, contact your care provider or ResMed. Do not try to open the device. General troubleshooting Problem/possible cause...
  • Page 22: Device Messages

    Problem/possible cause Solution My water tub is leaking Water tub may not be assembled correctly. Check for damage and reassemble the water tub correctly. Water tub may be damaged or cracked. Contact your care provider for a replacement. My therapy data has not been sent to my care provider Wireless coverage may be poor.
  • Page 23 Device message/possible cause Solution SD card error, remove your card and press Start to begin therapy SD card may not be inserted correctly. Remove and reinsert the SD card. Read only card, please remove, unlock and re-insert SD card SD card switch may be in the lock (read-only) position. Move the switch on the SD Card from the lock position the unlock position and then re-insert it.
  • Page 24 Reassembling parts Some parts of your device are designed to easily come off in order to avoid damage to the parts or the device. You can easily reassemble them as described below. To insert the water tub seal: 1. Place the seal into the lid. 2.
  • Page 25: General Warnings And Cautions

    CAUTION • Use only ResMed parts and accessories with the device. Non-ResMed parts may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and/or damage the device. • Use only vented masks recommended by ResMed or by the prescribing doctor with this device.
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    2:2014, for residential, commercial and light industry environments. It is recommended that mobile communication devices are kept at least 1 m away from the device. Information regarding the electromagnetic emissions and immunity of this ResMed device can be found on www.resmed.com/downloads/devices Classification: IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 Class II (double insulation), Type BF, Ingress protection IP22.
  • Page 27 Efficiency: >98% for ~7-8 micron dust; >80% for ~0.5 micron dust Aircraft use ResMed confirms that device meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements (RTCA/DO-160, section 21, category M) for all phases of air travel. Wireless module Technology used:...
  • Page 28: Humidifier Performance

    Operating pressure range S, ST, T: 3 to 25 cm H O (3 to 25 hPa) VAuto: 4 to 25 cm H O (4 to 25 hPa) CPAP: 4 to 20 cm H O (4 to 20 hPa) Supplemental oxygen Maximum flow: For VAuto device: 4 L/min (CPAP, S, VAuto) For S device: 4L/min (CPAP, S)
  • Page 29 Accuracy may be reduced by the presence of leaks, supplemental oxygen, tidal volumes <100 mL or minute ventilation <3 L/min. Measurement accuracy verified as per ISO 10651-1:2004 for Home Care Ventilatory Support Devices (Figure 101 and Table 101) using nominal ResMed mask vent flows. Measurement system uncertainties...
  • Page 30 Pressure accuracy Maximum static pressure variation at 10 cm H O (10 hPa) according to ISO 80601-2-70:2015 Standard air tubing SlimLine air tubing Without humidification ± 0.5 cm H O (± 0.5 hPa) ± 0.5 cm H O (± 0.5 hPa) With humidification ±...
  • Page 31 Device without humidification and SlimLine air tubing / Device with humidification and SlimLine air tubing Breath Inspiratory pressure (cm H O [hPa]) (Means, Standard Deviations) rate 10 BPM -0.26, 0.01 / -0.52, -0.25, 0.02 / -0.53, -0.24, 0.02 / -0.53, -0.25, 0.02 / -0.54, -0.20, 0.02 / -0.51, 0.01...
  • Page 32: Environmental Information

    ResMed. ResMed recommends that the AirCurve 10 device be inspected and serviced by an authorized ResMed Service Centre if there is any sign of wear or concern with device function. Otherwise, service and inspection of the products generally should not be required during their design life.
  • Page 33: Further Information

    • Portable diagnostic/screening devices This warranty is only available to the initial consumer. It is not transferable. If the product fails under conditions of normal use, ResMed will repair or replace, at its option, the defective product or any of its components.
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  • Page 35 See www.resmed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide. For patent information, see www.resmed.com/ip. AirCurve, Air10, ClimateLine, HumidAir and SlimLine are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the ResMed family of companies. SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. © 2016 ResMed Ltd. 378015/5 2016-08 ResMed.com...

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