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Setup for testing the alarms:
•
Turn off all adjustable alarms.
•
Set up the device with the air tubing attached, but no mask.
•
Set
Ramp
and
SmartStart
to
Off
.
To test the Power fail alarm:
1.
Press
Start/Stop
.
2.
Lift the retention clip and unplug the power connector from rear of the device. The alarm
activates immediately.
3.
Plug the power connector back into the device and push down the retention clip. The alarm
stops.
To test the Blocked tube alarm:
1.
Set pressure above 12 cm H
2
O in CPAP mode.
Note: Blocked tube alarm only activates above 10 cm H
2
O.
2.
Press
Start/Stop
.
3.
Block the air tubing with your hand. The alarm activates when tubing is blocked for 120–150
seconds.
To test the Tube disconnect alarm:
1.
Disconnect air tubing at the air outlet.
2.
Press
Start/Stop
.
The alarm activates after 5–10 seconds.
To test the High leak alarm:
1.
Set the High leak alarm to
On
.
2.
Leave the open end of the air tubing unblocked.
3.
Press
Start/Stop
.
The alarm activates after 10–30 seconds.
To test the Non-vented mask alarm:
1.
Attach mask to air tubing.
2.
Set the Non-vented mask alarm to On.
3.
Block the mask vent holes with your hand.
4.
Press Start/Stop.
The alarm activates after 20–40 seconds.
To test the Low minute ventilation alarm:
1.
Set the Low MV alarm to 10 L/min.
2.
Press Start/Stop.
3.
Partially block the open end of the air tubing with your hand keeping MV below 10 L/min.
The alarm activates within 20–40 seconds.
To test the Apnea alarm:
1.
Set the device to CPAP mode.
2.
Set the Apnea Alarm to 10 seconds.
3.
Press Start/Stop.