ResMed escape s8 - Manual (Page 15)

11 H OW TO U SE THE S8 A UTO S ET S PIRIT
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Please refer to the illustrations in section D of the illustration sheet.
S ET U P THE S8 A UTO S ET S PIRIT
1 Place the S8 A UTO S ET S PIRIT
on a table near the head of your bed.
!
CAUTION
Be careful not to place the device where it can be bumped or where someone is
likely to trip over the power cord.
Note: You can also place your S8 AutoSet Spirit on the floor beside or underneath your
bed. Ensure that the area is free from dust and clear of bedding, clothes or any other
objects that could block the air inlet.
2
Connect the power cord to the socket at the rear of the flow generator ( D-1). Plug
the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
!
WARNING
Make sure the power cord and plug are in good condition and the equipment is not
damaged.
3 Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet ( D-2).
!
WARNING
•
Only ResMed air tubing should be used with your flow generator. A different
type of air tubing may alter the pressure you actually receive, reducing the
effectiveness of your treatment.
•
Blocking the air inlet or tubing while in operation could lead to overheating of
the device.
•
In the clinical environment any personal computer that is used with your CPAP
system must be at least 1.5 m away from, or at least 2.5 m above, the patient. It
must also comply with the relevant test standard. For personal computers the
international standard is IEC 60950 or equivalent.
A SSEMBLE THE M ASK
1 Assemble your mask system according to the mask user instructions.
2
Connect your mask system to the free end of the air tubing ( D-3).
3 Check that the mask setting on the MASK screen is the one recommended for the
mask you are using (see the table in “How to Select the Mask Type”).
The
S8 A UTO S ET S PIRIT
is now ready for use ( D-4).