Respironics REMstar Pro User Manual
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- Page 1 REMstar Pro C-Flex + USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 © 2009 Respironics Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Traveling with the System ..........................16 Cleaning the Device ............................16 Cleaning or Replacing the Filters ........................16 Cleaning the Tubing ..............................16 Service ..................................16 Specifications ................................17 Disposal ..................................18 How to Contact Respironics ..........................18 EMC Information ..............................19 Limited Warranty ........................... Back Page User Manual... -
Page 4: Intended Use
• When using oxygen with this system, a Respironics Pressure Valve must be placed in-line with the patient circuit after the oxygen source. Failure to use the pressure valve could result in a fire hazard. -
Page 5: Cautions
• When DC power is obtained from a vehicle battery, the device should not be used while the vehicle’s engine is running. Damage to the device may occur. • Only use a Respironics DC Power Cord and Battery Adapter Cable. Use of any other system may cause damage to the device. Contraindications... -
Page 6: System Contents
Additionally, the C-Flex and C-Flex+ comfort features provide you with pressure relief when you exhale during therapy. Several accessories are also available for use with your REMstar Pro device. Contact your home care provider to purchase any accessories not included with your system. -
Page 7: Control Buttons
Available Therapies The REMstar Pro C-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
To use the system, you will need the following accessories in order to assemble the recommended circuit: • Respironics interface (nasal mask or full face mask) with integrated exhalation port, or Respironics interface with a separate exhalation device (such as the Whisper Swivel II) •... -
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
• SYSTEM ONE resistance ( specific Respironics mask. Each Respironics mask may have a “System One” resistance control setting. Contact your home care provider if you cannot find this resistance setting for your mask. If your provider has locked the resistance setting into place, you can view the setting but cannot change it, and the screen will display a lock symbol. - 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 ( ).
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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 or the from on to off.
- Page 15 lert udible isuAl eVice ction ossible Atient ction ndicAtor ndicAtor Ause SD Card: Data single beep Screen displays Alert present until Only displayed immediately after Activity “Data activity: Do user acknowledges therapy is turned off when data is not remove card” or data activity transferring to the card.
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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 Pro C-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
Contact your home care provider for additional information. Airline Travel The REMstar Pro C-Flex+ device is suitable for use on airlines when the device is operating from an AC or DC power source. -
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
How to Contact Respironics To have your device serviced, contact your home care provider. If you need to contact Respironics directly, call the Respironics Customer Service department at 1-724-387-4000 or +49 8152 93060. You can also use the following addresses: Respironics, Inc. -
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...
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Page 23: 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 1058279 1057246 JR 7/10/2009 EN-INTL...