ResMed vpap-st Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
Viewing alarms
The VPAP ST-A is fitted with an alarm module that continuously monitors both therapy and device
conditions. Alarms are only activated when therapy is running. An alarm condition is indicated by an
audible sound, a flashing yellow alarm LED and a message on the screen. When the device is turned on,
the yellow alarm LED will flash, and the alarm will sound to confirm that the alarm is working.
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When an alarm activates, a
corresponding alarm message is
displayed. If multiple alarms are
active, the latest alarm message
is displayed and as these are
cleared each message can be
read.
To clear an alarm message,
press
. This allows you
to return to the previously
displayed screen. If the alarm
condition remains, the alarm will
re-occur.
Note: Power Fail and Alarm Fail
alarms are cleared by
pressing
.
To view the list of alarm
messages, go to the Treatment
screen and press
until
Treatment screen 3 is displayed.
Muting the alarm
To mute an alarm for two minutes, press once. If the condition remains, the alarm will sound again
after two minutes. To turn on the alarm again, press a second time. The alarm LED will remain lit for as
long as the condition remains.
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