ResMed AUTOSET SPIRIT Manuel Utilisateur page 33

Problem
AutoSet Spirit unit does
not stop when you
remove your mask.
SmartStart is enabled
but the flow generator
does not stop
automatically when
you remove your mask.
Pressure rises
inappropriately.
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Possible Cause
There is excessive leak.
SmartStart/Stop is disabled.
Incompatible humidifier or mask
system being used.
Talking, coughing, voluntarily
breath-holding (eg, while rolling
over in bed), or intentionally
breathing in an unusual manner.
Mask cushion is buzzing against
the skin. Cushion seated
incorrectly.
Cushion seated incorrectly
causing excessive leak.
Air tubing is kinked or punctured.
Humidifier control dial set too
high, resulting in accumulation of
water in the air tubing.
Solution
Adjust position of mask and
headgear.
Plugs may be missing from ports
on mask. Replace them.
Air tubing not connected properly.
Connect firmly at both ends.
Air tubing kinked or punctured.
Straighten or replace.
Enable SmartStart/Stop.
Use only equipment as
recommended and supplied by
ResMed.
Avoid talking with a nasal mask
on, and breathe as normally as
possible.
Adjust the headgear.
Adjust headgear or re-fit cushion.
Straighten or replace air tubing.
Turn humidifier control dial down
and empty the water from the air
tubing.