8
S
TART
T
REATMENT
1
Make sure the power is on.
A welcome message is displayed briefly on the LCD screen, then the standby screen
appears. In CPAP mode, the standby screen displays the word “RAMP”. In AutoSet
mode, the standby screen displays the word “SETTLING”.
The key and LCD backlights also turn on.
2
Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you turn in your sleep.
!
CAUTION
•
Do not leave long lengths of air tubing around the top of your bed. They could
twist around your head or neck while you are sleeping.
•
Make sure the area around the flow generator is dry and clean. It should also be
clear of bedding, clothes, and other potential blockages.
3
Alter the ramp or settling time if required (see “How to Change the Ramp or Settling
Time” on page 15).
To start treatment, press the
Start/Stop
key, unless your clinician has set up your
device to start delivering therapy automatically. If so, your device will start when you
breathe into your mask (see “SmartStart” for details).
4
Fit your mask as described in the mask user instructions.
!
WARNING
A mask should not be used unless the
S8 A
UTO
S
ET
S
PIRIT
device is powered and
operating properly.
5
When ramping (or settling) begins, the LCD will display the word "RAMPING", (or
“SETTLING”) with the current pressure indicated as dashes. Each dash is
approximately equivalent to 2 cmH
2
O. For example, 6 dashes represents
approximately 12 cmH
2
O pressure.
S
MART
S
TART
™
The S8
A
UTO
S
ET
S
PIRIT
has a function called SmartStart
™
that your clinician can enable.
If SmartStart is enabled, your device will start automatically when you breathe into your
mask, and will stop automatically when you take your mask off. This means you do not
have to press the
Start/Stop
key to begin or end treatment.
Note:
Do not use SmartStart when using a mask with an anti-asphyxia valve, such as the
Mirage Full Face Mask.
