ResMed S8 AutoSet Vantage User Manual page 41

Problem
S8 AutoSet Vantage
unit does not stop
when you remove
your mask.
SmartStart is enabled
but the flow generator
does not stop
automatically when
you remove your
mask.
Pressure rises
inappropriately.
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Possible Cause
There is excessive leak.
SmartStart/Stop is disabled.
Incompatible humidifier or mask
system being used.
Talking, coughing, voluntarily
breath-holding (eg while rolling
over in bed), or intentionally
breathing in an unusual manner.
Mask cushion is buzzing against
the skin. Cushion seated
incorrectly.
Cushion seated incorrectly
causing excessive leak.
Air tubing is kinked or
punctured.
Humidifier control dial set too
high, resulting in accumulation
of water in the air tubing.
Solution
Adjust position of mask and
headgear.
Caps may be missing from ports
on mask. Replace them.
Air tubing not connected
properly. Connect firmly at both
ends.
Air tubing kinked or punctured.
Straighten or replace.
Enable SmartStart/Stop.
Use only equipment as
recommended and supplied by
ResMed.
Avoid talking with a nasal mask
on, and breathe as normally as
possible.
Adjust the headgear.
Adjust headgear or re-fit cushion.
Straighten or replace air tubing.
Turn humidifier control dial down
and empty the water from the air
tubing.