ResMed III Humidifier User Manual


 
5The VPAP System
The VPAP System
Please refer to the illustrations in section A of the illustration sheet.
Please identify and familiarise yourself with the following components of the
VPAP unit:
VPAP front view (A-1)
VPAP rear view (A-2)
Power cord (A-3)
Carry bag (A-4)
2 m air tubing (A-5).
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WARNING
Do not connect any device to the auxiliary port. Although your
health care provider may connect specially designed devices to the
auxiliary port of the VPAP unit, connection of other devices could
result in injury, or damage to the unit.
In the home environment, the only device that may be connected to
the communications port is a modem that is locally approved.
Locally approved modems may also be connected in the clinical
environment.
In the clinical environment any PC that is used with the VPAP system
must be at least 1.5 m away from, or at least 2.5 m above the patient.
It must also comply with IEC 60950 or equivalent.
Masks
You will also need a ResMed mask system (supplied separately).
The following ResMed mask systems are recommended for use with the
VPAP:
Nasal Masks
Ultra Mirage™ Nasal Mask
Mirage™ Nasal Mask
Mirage Activa™ Nasal Mask
Mirage Vista™ Nasal Mask
Modular Nasal Mask.
Full Face Masks
Mirage™ Full Face Mask
Mirage™ Full Face Mask Series 2
Ultra Mirage™ Full Face Mask.
To select the appropriate setting for your mask, see “Settings for Mask
Types” on page 23.