Apex Digital 9S-005500, User Manual

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XT Fit /English 9
(4) Altitude Compensation (Alt XXX)
The fourth option of the “MENU” button is the Altitude Compensation option, used to adjust pressure in the
mask based on the altitude relative to sea level. Press the “UP” or "DOWN" buttons to select from eight
options (1 to 8) that correspond to a range of altitudes listed in the table below. The level should be set
relative to your elevation above sea level. Once the preferred option has been selected, press the
“MENU”
button to confirm.
NOTE: Users can operate XT Fit at wide range of altitude within 0~8000 ft (limit to 5000 ft if the pressure
is set at 18.5-20 cmH
2
O). The altitude function provides a method of accuracy pressure output at
high altitude. Users must follow the below table to select correct altitude setting depending on your
elevation above sea level, the device will automatically regulate airflow output to achieve targeted
pressure at high altitude. Otherwise, wrong altitude setting will cause inaccuracy pressure output.
There are eight altitude compensation levels. The level should be set depending on your elevation
above sea level. Below table is the comparison of altitude setting and altitude.
Altitude Setting Altitude (Imperial) Altitude (Metric)
1 0 ~ 1000 ft 0 ~ 304 m
2 1001 ~ 2000 ft 305 ~ 609 m
3 2001 ~ 3000 ft 610 m ~914m
4 3001 ~ 4000 ft 915 m ~1219m
5 4001 ~ 5000 ft 1220 m ~1524m
6 5001 ~ 6000 ft 1525 m ~1829m
7 6001 ~ 7000 ft 1830 m ~2134m
8 7001 ~ 8000 ft 2135 m ~2438m
(5) Total Meter (TM XXXXX.X)
Press
"MENU" button to select [TM XXXXX.X hr] menu, the total meter records the total usage time of the
device.
(6) Compliance Meter (CM XXXXX.X)
Press
"MENU" button to select [CM XXXXX.X hr] menu, the compliance meter records the total therapy
hours for the device. The compliance meter should be re-set only by the provider, a respiratory therapist or by
a physician.
(7) Session Counter (CM XXX 4hr)
Press
"MENU" button to select [CM XXX 4hr] menu, the session counter displays the number of sessions
greater than four hours. Your home care provider may ask for this information. The session counter will be
erased once the compliance meter has been reset.
(8) Check Value (c XXX)
Press
"MENU" button to select [c XXX] menu, which displays a check value. Your home care provider may
ask for this information.
(9) Turn off the Device
Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet, and disconnect power cord from the