Troubleshooting - ResMed S8 AutoSet Spirit II Clinical Manual

Troubleshooting

CAUTION
!
If the problem cannot be solved, contact your equipment supplier or
ResMed. Do not attempt to open the S8 AutoSet Spirit II case. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Repairs and internal servicing should only be
performed by an authorised service agent.
Problem
No display.
Treatment pressure
seems low.
Possible Cause
Power is not connected.
Ramp time or settling time is
in use.
Air filter is dirty.
Air tubing is kinked or
punctured.
Air tubing is not connected
properly.
Mask and headgear are not
positioned correctly.
Caps are missing from access
port on mask.
Therapy has been changed
from CPAP to AutoSet mode.
Solution
Ensure the power cable is
connected and the power
switch (if available) is on.
Wait for air pressure to
build up.
Replace air filter.
Straighten or replace
tubing.
Check air tubing.
Adjust position of mask
and headgear.
Replace caps.
Explain that lower
pressure is delivered in
AutoSet mode as the
algorithm adjusts pressure
according to measured
inspiratory flow limitation,
snore and apnoeas. For
further details, see
"Principles of Operation"
on page 7.
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