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  • Page 1 REMstar Auto A-Flex USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 © 2009 Respironics Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ................................2 Important ................................. 2 Warnings .................................. 2 Cautions ................................... 3 Contraindications ..............................3 Symbol Key ................................3 System Contents ..............................4 System Overview ..............................4 Control Buttons ..............................5 Available Therapies ..............................5 Installing the Air Filters ............................6 Connecting the Breathing Circuit ........................

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    When in CPAP therapy, the system will deliver a continuous, set pressure during the night. Several accessories are available to make your OSA treatment with the REMstar Auto A-Flex system as convenient and comfortable as possible. To ensure that you receive the safe, effective therapy prescribed for you, use only Respironics accessories.

  • Page 5: Cautions

    • If the device is used by multiple persons (such as rental devices), a low-resistance, main flow bacteria filter should be installed in- line between the device and the circuit tubing to prevent contamination. • Be sure to route the power cord to the outlet in a way that will prevent the cord from being tripped over or interfered with by chairs or other furniture.

  • Page 6: System Contents

    Additionally, the C-Flex, C-Flex+ and A-Flex comfort features provide you with pressure relief when you exhale during therapy. Several accessories are also available for use with your REMstar Auto device. Contact your home care provider to purchase any accessories not included with your system.

  • Page 7: Control Buttons

    Available Therapies The REMstar Auto A-Flex device delivers the following therapies: • CPAP – Delivers Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; CPAP maintains a constant level of pressure throughout the breathing cycle. If your health care professional prescribed ramp for you, press the Ramp button to reduce the pressure and then gradually increase the pressure to the therapeutic pressure setting so that you can fall asleep more comfortably.

  • Page 8: Installing The Air Filters

    Installing the Air Filters CAuTion: A properly installed, undamaged gray foam filter is required for proper operation. The device uses a gray foam filter that is washable and reusable, and an optional white ultra-fine filter that is disposable. The reusable filter screens out normal household dust and pollens, while the optional ultra-fine filter provides more complete filtration of very fine particles.

  • Page 9: Supplying Ac Power To The Device

    Supplying AC Power to the Device CAuTion: Condensation may damage the device. If this device has been exposed to either very hot or very cold temperatures, allow it to adjust to room temperature (operating temperature) before starting therapy. Do not operate the device outside of the operating temperature range shown in the Specifications.

  • Page 10: Ramp Feature

    Ramp Feature The device is equipped with an optional ramp feature that your home care provider can enable or disable. This feature reduces the air pressure when you are trying to fall asleep and then gradually increases (ramps) the pressure until your prescription setting is reached, allowing you to fall asleep more comfortably.

  • Page 11: Info Screen

    • Flex - This displays the Flex level set by your home care provider. “Flex” will display as the current Flex setting chosen by the provider. Your home care provider will either enable, lock, or disable Flex. If Flex is enabled and the setting is not comfortable, you can increase or decrease this setting.
  • Page 12 • Phone-in - This screen displays the total therapy hours for the device, the total blower hours, and the total number of days used when the sessions were greater than 4 hours since the device was last reset by the home care provider.

  • Page 13: Device Alerts

    Device Alerts • High Priority: These alerts require immediate operator response. The alert signal consists of a high priority sound, which is a continuous two-beep pattern (indicated in the following table as: • • • •). Additionally, the backlights on the buttons will provide a high priority flashing pattern consisting of a continuous, bright-to-off, two-flash pattern (indicated in the following table as: ◊◊...
  • Page 14 lert udible isuAl eVice ction ossible Atient ction ndicAtor ndicAtor Ause Patient Reminder single beep Screen displays Only displayed when Message from Your home care provider may message from the therapy transitions the provider. set a patient reminder scheduled provider. from on to off.
  • Page 15 lert udible isuAl eVice ction ossible Atient ction ndicAtor ndicAtor Ause • • ◊ ◊ SD Card: Corrupt Alert present until A problem Choose “yes” to reformat action is taken. exists with the the card. Screen displays Screen displays SD card. The “Reformatting...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The table below lists some of the problems you may experience with your device and possible solutions to those problems. roblem appeneD hat to Nothing happens when you There’s no power at the If you are using AC power, check the outlet and verify that the apply power to the device.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Using the SD Card The REMstar Auto A-Flex system comes with an SD card inserted in the SD card slot on the back of the device to record information for the home care provider. Your home care provider may ask you to periodically remove the SD card and send it to them for evaluation.

  • Page 18: Traveling With The System

    For your convenience at security stations, there is a note on the bottom of the device stating that it is medical equipment. It may be helpful to bring this manual along with you to help security personnel understand the REMstar Auto A-Flex device.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F) Storage Temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° F to 140° F) Relative Humidity (operating & storage): 15 to 95% (non-condensing) Atmospheric Pressure: 101 to 77 kPa (0 - 2286 m / 0 - 7500 ft) Physical Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 10 cm (7”...

  • Page 20: Disposal

    Disposal Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment per EC Directive 2002/96/EC. Dispose of this device in accordance with local regulations. How to Contact Respironics To have your device serviced, contact your home care provider. If you need to contact Respironics directly, call the Customer Service department at 1-800-345-6443 or 1-724-387-4000.

  • Page 21: Emc Information

    EMC information Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Emissions – This device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of this device should make sure it is used in such an environment. miSSionS ompliance lectromagnetic nvironment uiDance RF emissions...
  • Page 22 Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Electromagnetic Immunity – This device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of this device should make sure it is used in such an environment. iec 60601 t mmunity evel ompliance evel lectromagnetic...

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Respironics, Inc. warrants that the system shall be free from defects of workmanship and materials and will perform in accordance with the product specifications for a period of two (2) years from the date of sale by Respironics, Inc. to the dealer.
  • Page 24 1058156 Manufactured for: Respironics Inc. 1057243 1001 Murry Ridge Lane JR 6/23/2009 Murrysville, PA 15668 USA EN-DOM...

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