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- Page 1 VS Ultra™ & VS Integra™ Patient manual English NOT014224-2 07 10...
- Page 2 Saime SAS (Manufacturer), Savigny-le-Temple, France. ResMed Corp Poway, CA, USA +1 858 746 2400 or 1 800 424 0737 (toll free), ResMed Ltd Bella Vista, NSW, Australia, +61 (2) 8884 1000 or 1 800 658 189 (toll free). Offices in Austria, Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom (see website for details).
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction ........1 1.1 Definitions 1.2 User/Owner Responsibility 1.3 Medical Information... -
Page 4: Introduction
Please read this manual carefully before use. 1.3 Medical Information Purpose of your ventilation device VS Ultra and VS Integra devices are designed for both adults and children, in the home or clinical environment. Introduction... - Page 5 The VS Integra and VS Ultra can both be used with single circuit, but only the VS Ultra model can be used with double circuit. Warnings This manual must be read and understood in full before the device is •...
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Page 6: Description Of The Device
2 Description of the device 2.1 Components The picture below shows the set of components available from your HME provider: Your device • The power cable • The circuit • An interface (mask or tracheotomy) • The travel bag • Figure 1: Components available from your HME provider. -
Page 7: Your Device
2.2 Your device Front view The device comprises: A control panel • An area for connecting the circuit • Figure 2: Front view of the device. The control panel comprises a screen and a keypad. LCD Screen Keypad Figure 3: Device control panel. - Page 8 The circuit connection area comprises: An air outlet • Single circuit support with exhalation and pressure line connection. • Air outlet Single circuit support with exhalation and pressure line connection Figure 4: Detailed view of single circuit support with exhalation and pressure line connection.
- Page 9 Air outlet Connection for a double circuit Figure 5: Detailed view of connection for a double circuit. Rear view On the rear of the device, take particular note of the location of the following: The power supply socket • The fastening clip for the power connection •...
- Page 10 Socket for external battery Anti-dust filter (Air inlet) Fastening clip Power supply socket Figure 6: Rear view of device. Side view Some device models are fitted with a metal connector for attaching an oxygen supply (see next Figure). For instructions on connecting the oxygen source to the device, see “Connecting supplemental oxygen (optional)”...
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Page 11: Circuit
Other components in your circuit system may include an antibacterial filter, a humidification system and a water trap. For further details, read the instructions provided with the individual accessories used in your system. Some ResMed accessories are available as optional extras with this device: An external battery •... - Page 12 External battery (optional) An external battery increases the utilisation period away from a mains power supply, and also provides a back-up supply in the event of a power outage. This accessory comprises: The external battery , attached to its holder •...
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Page 13: Device Control Panel
2.5 Device control panel The device control panel comprises an LCD screen and a keypad. LCD Screen Navigation panel Indicator lights (LEDs) Alarm silence button 2 min. On/Off button Figure 10: Front view. The buttons on the keypad are listed in the table below. The keypad consists of buttons and LED indicator lights. -
Page 14: Connection Procedures
3 Connection procedures Place the device on a flat surface. Ensure the area is dust-free, and cleared of any objects that could block the dust filter. CAUTION Be careful not to place the device where it could be knocked over or where someone is likely to trip over the power cord. -
Page 15: Connecting The Circuit
Notes: If your device is fitted with a rechargeable built-in battery (available • as an optional extra with the VS Integra), it can be used without a mains power supply, with the battery lasting 2 – 4 hours, depending on your settings. The battery recharges automatically when the device is connected •... - Page 16 Option 1 – Single circuit 1. Connect one end of the horizontally-ribbed tube firmly to the air outlet, as shown in the Figure below Horizontally-ribbed tube Figure 12: Connection of single circuit to the device. Now that your circuit is connected to the device, you can connect the mask to the other end of the circuit.
- Page 17 Expiratory valve tube Pressure line tube Figure 13: Connection of single circuit with expiratory valve and pressure line. See the next Figure for a detailed view of the connection panel. Expiratory valve control Pressure line Figure 14: Detailed view of circuit connections to the single circuit support.
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Page 18: Connecting The Mask
Now that your circuit is connected to the device, you can connect the mask to the other end of the circuit. Option 3 – Double circuit 1. Firmly connect one limb of the circuit to the air outlet 2. Then connect the other limb Symbol identifying air outlet... -
Page 19: Example Of Fully-Assembled System
3.4 Example of fully-assembled system Figure 16: Example of fully-assembled system (single circuit with expiratory valve and pressure line). If your system does not have any accessories (external battery, supplemental oxygen), you can now switch your device on, see “Switching on and shutting down” on page 19. 3.5 Connecting accessories Any accessories must be attached before the device is switched on. - Page 20 This Figure is a detailed view of the connection of the cable to the device Figure 18: Detailed view of connection to the device. CAUTION To remove the connection cable (see next Figure): Press on the black retention pin on the cable connector Still holding it down, pull the cable towards you Figure 19: Removing the cable from the external battery.
- Page 21 Connecting supplemental oxygen (optional) The instructions in this section apply only to the connection of supplemental oxygen to your device. Refer to the instructions given by your HME provider or installation technician for starting up the supplemental oxygen flow. CAUTION Before connecting the oxygen flow, always ensure that the oxygen supply has been turned off.
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Page 22: Switching On And Shutting Down
4 Switching on and shutting down 4.1 Standby When your device is connected to the mains power supply, it goes into standby mode. The screen display shows: The date • The time • The types of power supply: mains power supply and built-in •... -
Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance
5 Cleaning and Maintenance We recommend that you maintain your device and accessories regularly. CAUTION If you use the following accessories: Mask • Humidifier • Antibacterial filter • Water trap, • follow the instructions provided in the manuals for each accessory, and the instructions of your physician or HME provider. - Page 25 Component Frequency Maintenance Exterior of the Monthly. Wipe with a damp cloth device and soapy water Caution: Never place the device in contact with liquid. Anti-dust filter Monthly. Pull the filter out of its housing and replace with a new filter. WARNING To avoid any risk of electric shock, never immerse the device or power cable in water.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting Alarms will alert you to any problems with your device. The instructions in this section will help you to identify the cause of the problem. If the fault persists or cannot be identified, do not try to open the device, and contact your HME provider. - Page 27 Alarm Cause Solution This alarm also indicates Reconnect the circuit. a wrongly connected or Low pressure disconnected circuit. alarm (LP) A component in your Clean, empty or replace circuit is blocked. the components of your High pressure circuit. Contact your alarm (HP) HME if this alarm is activated too often.
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Page 28: Technical Specifications
L = 285 mm H = 135 mm D = 204 mm L: Length H: Height D: Depth 7.2 Weight VS Integra model (red) without battery option 3 kg VS Ultra model (blue) or VS Integra (battery option) 3.5 kg Technical Specifications... -
Page 29: Power Supply
7.3 Power supply Mains power 230/100 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 52 VA, 630 mA. External power supply 26 VDC; 3 A maximum. Built-in battery (option for VS Integra) NiMh 24 V; 2.2-2.7 Ah Battery life of built-in battery (option for VS Integra) 2 –... -
Page 30: Appendix
8 Appendix Travelling with your ventilator For long journeys it is advisable to carry your device in its travel bag, with the following accessories: The power cable • The circuit and its accessories • The mask • The oxygen coupling (if you use the supplemental oxygen option). •... -
Page 32: Index
19 travel bag 3 expiratory valve 13, 14 troubleshooting 23 external battery 9, 16 VS Integra 1, 25 fastening clip 6, 11 VS Ultra 1, 25 horizontally-ribbed tube 13 warnings 2 keypad 4, 10 LED 10 mains power 19 maintenance... - Page 33 HME provider references *N0T014224* Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.com...
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