Respironics REMstar User Manual page 22

Symbols also appear on the Active Display screen or Standby screen to indicate when certain
conditions are turned on or detected. These symbols are described below:
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4. Put on your mask assembly when the air starts to flow.
5. Make sure that no air is leaking from your mask into your eyes. If it is, adjust the mask and
headgear until the air leak stops. See the instructions provided with your mask for more
information.
Note: A small amount of mask leak is normal and acceptable. Correct large mask
leaks or eye irritation from an air leak as soon as possible.
6. If you are using the device while sleeping, try placing the tubing from the device over your
headboard. This may reduce tension on the mask.
Note:
If you are having trouble with your mask, refer to the instructions supplied with the mask.
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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.
If ramp is enabled on your device, after you turn on the airflow, press the
the device. You can use the Ramp button as often as you wish during the night.
Note:
If the ramp feature is disabled, nothing will happen when you press the
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Ramp – You can initiate the ramp feature by pressing the Ramp button.
The ramp symbol displays on the Active Display screen when the ramp
function is active.
Mask Leak Alert – This flashing text displays on the Active Display screen
if the Mask Alert setting is enabled and the device detects an excessive
mask leak.
Auto-Off – This flashing text displays on the Standby screen if the Auto-
Off setting is enabled and the device detects a mask disconnect.
SmartCard – This symbol appears if a SmartCard is inserted in the device.
If the SmartCard is inserted incorrectly, this symbol will flash intermit-
tently.
Modem – This symbol appears if a modem is connected to the device.
(Note: This symbol will vary in appearance depending on the type of
modem being used.)
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