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VICTORIAN RESPIRATORY SUPPORT SERVICE AUSTIN HEALTH VPAP IV S/T MACHINE with H4i HUMIDIFIER OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Height: 11.2cm Width: 16.4cm Depth: 14.5cm Weight: 1.3kg ACDuncan Dec 2008 Reviewed 2013...
The ResMed VPAP IVST is a portable ventilator. VPAP machines are used by people who need breathing support during sleep. TYPES OF VENTILATION (MODES): Spontaneous mode: the machine will deliver breaths in response to your breathing efforts. Timed mode: the machine will deliver a set number of breaths every minute.
REAR PANEL: Air inlet and filter Air inlet and filter DC power socket AC power socket AC Power socket OPERATION: Never move the breathing machine when there is water in the humidifier chamber. Spilling water into the machine may cause mechanical failure. ALWAYS remove and empty the chamber before moving the machine.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE: Daily: If using a humidifier; disconnect the tubes, remove the chamber and empty the water; then remove the base of the chamber and dry both parts before reassembling them. Fill the chamber with WARM water before placing it back on the heater base when you next use the machine.
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VPAP TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action______ Unit does not start when the Power cord not connected properly Connect cord firmly at Start button is pressed, and both ends. no lights are showing on the LCD panel. Power point may be faulty Try another power outlet Machine does not alternate Hyperventilation and/or high...
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