VPAP™ ST-A
NONINVASIVE VENTILATOR
Welcome Guide
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the VPAP ST-A. Before operating the device, please read the entire Welcome and
Information
DC power inlet
Module/Adapter port
Air filter
Air outlet
SD card slot
VPAP ST-A at a glance
The VPAP ST-A system comprises the following elements:
• VPAP ST-A device • Air tubing • 90W power supply unit • S9Travel bag • SD card • S9 SD card
protective folder.
Optional components include:
• H5i heated humidifier • Standard air tubing • SlimLine air tubing • 3 m air tubing • ClimateLine
heated air tubing • ClimateLineMAX heated air tubing • 30W power supply unit (does not support H5i)
• Power Station II battery pack • DC/DC Converter 24V/90W.
Travelling tips
When travelling with your VPAP ST-A only:
• Ensure you pack the SlimLine or Standard air tubing as the ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX heated air
tubing is not designed to connect directly to the device.
• Ensure you purchase and travel with the approved power cord for the region where you will be using
the device.
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Setting up
1. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to the rear of the device.
2. Connect the power cord to the power supply unit.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
4. Connect one end of the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet.
5. Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of the air tubing.
Notes:
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Always ensure that the VPAP ST-A is placed in an area where the alarm LED indicators are clearly
visible.
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For more information on assembling your mask see your mask user guide.
Support.
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Key:
Home
VPAP ST-A basics
The control panel of your device includes an LCD screen as well as
a Start/Stop button, Push dial, Alarm mute button, Info and Setup
menu keys.
Humidity Level
Ramp
Heated Tube
Climate Control
Start/Stop
Info menu
Allows you to view your sleep statistics or exit
from the menu.
LCD screen
Displays the menus, treatment
screens and reminders.
Push dial
Alarm mute
Start/Stop button
Starts or stops
treatment.
Setup menu
Info menu
Alarm mute
Press once to mute
alarms. Press a
second time to
unmute.
Alarm and therapy LEDs
Setup menu
Allows you to make changes to settings
or exit from the menu.
Yellow—flashes during an alarm.
Blue—on during therapy (if enabled
by clinician).
Push dial
Turning the dial allows you to scroll
through the menu and change settings.
Pushing the dial allows you to enter into a
menu and confirm your choice.
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Adjusting ramp time
Designed to make the beginning of treatment more comfortable, ramp time is the period during which
the pressure increases from a low start pressure to the treatment pressure. To adjust your ramp time:
2. Press
.
1. From your HOME
screen, turn
3. Turn
ramp time you
require is displayed.
until the
4. Press
to
The selection is
highlighted in
orange.
confirm your choice.
until the RAMP
screen is displayed
in blue.
Using Mask Fit
You can use Mask Fit to help you fit your mask properly. This feature delivers CPAP pressure for a
three-minute period, prior to starting treatment, during which you can check and adjust your Mask Fit to
minimize leaks.
1. Fit your mask as described in the mask user guide.
2. From your HOME screen, push and hold
for three seconds.
One of the following MASK FIT screens is displayed:
3. If necessary, adjust your mask, mask cushion and headgear until Mask Fit indicates Good.
After three minutes, the pressure reverts to the set pressure and treatment will begin. You can end
Mask Fit at any time by pressing
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Selecting the mask type
To select your type of mask:
1. Press . The SETTINGS
2. Turn
until Mask is
3. Press
. The selection is
screen is displayed.
displayed in blue.
highlighted in orange.
4. Turn
until the mask
6. Push
to return to the
5. Press
to confirm your
setting that you require is
displayed.
HOME screen.
choice.
S9 Essentials
S9 Essentials is designed to make device interaction and menu navigation easier for you. If enabled by
the clinician, S9 Essentials disables the Info and Setup functionality so that you can simply start and stop
therapy and adjust ramp, humidification and Climate Control.
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Getting started
1. Make sure the power is connected.
2. Adjust the ramp time or humidification level if required.
3. Fit your mask as described in your mask user guide.
4. To start therapy, simply breathe into the mask and/or press
.
5. Lie down and arrange the air tubing so that it is free to move if you
turn in your sleep.
6. To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and/or press
.
Notes:
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If your clinician has enabled SmartStart your device will start automatically when you
breathe into the mask and stop automatically when you remove your mask.
If power is interrupted during treatment, the device automatically restarts therapy when
power is restored.
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Viewing the treatment screens
Depending on how the system has been configured, you will see one of the following example screens
(shown in ST mode) once therapy has started:
9 H5i humidifier
9 H5i humidifier
9 H5i humidifier
9 ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX 9 ClimateLine or ClimateLineMAX
9 Climate Control – Auto
9 Climate Control – Manual
9 Therapy data—without
9 Oximetry data—via the
optional accessories
oximeter adapter
Pressure bar: In bilevel modes, the fixed vertical lines on the pressure bar indicate the expiratory and
inspiratory pressures. While the treatment is ramping (indicated by an orange ramp icon) or variable, the
pressure values appear in orange. When a set pressure is reached these values are displayed in white.
In CPAP mode, only a set pressure is shown.
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To toggle between the treatment screens, press
from your HOME screen.
9 Treatment with device
trigger (Timed) and cycle
(Timed, Ti Max orTi Min)
breath indicators
9 Treatment with spontaneous
trigger and cycled breaths
9 Treatment with alarm
functionality
Viewing the Info menu
The Info menu has a series of screens showing your sleep quality, sleep report and service information.
To view the Info menu, push from your HOME screen.
In the Sleep Quality screen, you In the Sleep Report, only the
In the Service information, the
total device run hours (includes
warm-up/cool-down times for
the humidifier) and the software
identifications are displayed.
can always view your usage
hours during the last session
and if enabled by your clinician,
data on Mask Fit and AHI is
displayed.
period can be changed—other
values are for display only.
To return to the HOME screen, push
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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.
9 Alarm activated
9 Alarm cleared
9 Multiple alarms
When an alarm activates, a
To clear an alarm message,
To view the list of alarm
messages, go to theTreatment
corresponding alarm message is press
displayed. If multiple alarms are to return to the previously
active, the latest alarm message displayed screen. If the alarm
. This allows you
screen and press
until
Treatment screen 3 is displayed.
is displayed and as these are
cleared each message can be
read.
condition remains, the alarm will
re-occur.
Note: Power Fail and Alarm Fail
alarms are cleared by
pressing
.
Muting the alarm
To mute an alarm for two minutes, press
after two minutes. To turn on the alarm again, press
long as the condition remains.
once. If the condition remains, the alarm will sound again
a second time. The alarm LED will remain lit for as
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Cleaning and maintenance
You should regularly carry out cleaning and maintenance as described in this section.
Refer to your mask and humidifier user guides for detailed instructions regarding the care of these
devices.
Daily
Remove the air tubing by pulling on the finger grips on the cuff. Hang it in a clean, dry place until next
use.
Notes:
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Do not hang the air tubing in direct sunlight as it may harden over time and eventually crack.
Do not wash the air tubing in a washing machine or dishwasher.
Weekly
1. Remove the air tubing from the device and the mask.
2. Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.
3. Rinse thoroughly, hang, and allow to dry.
4. Before next use, reconnect the air tubing to the air outlet and mask.
Monthly
1. Wipe the exterior of the device with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
2. Check the air filter for holes and blockage by dirt or dust. Replace the air filter if necessary.
Replacing the air filter
Replace the air filter every six months (or more often if
necessary).
1. Remove the air filter cover from the back of the device.
2. Remove and discard the old air filter.
3. Insert a new ResMed air filter ensuring that it is sitting
flat in the air filter cover.
4. Replace the air filter cover.
Air filter cover
Notes:
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Ensure the air filter and air
filter cover are fitted at all
times.
Do not wash the air filter.
The air filter is not washable
or reusable.
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Air filter
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SD card
An SD card has been supplied
to gather therapy data from
your device and provide settings
updates from your clinician.
When instructed to do so,
disconnect the device from the
power outlet, remove your SD
card, insert it in the protective
folder and send it to your
clinician.
Removing the card
1. Push in the SD card to
release it.
2. Remove the card.
3. Insert the card into the
protective folder.
4. Send the protective folder
back to your clinician as
instructed.
For more information on
removing and inserting your
card refer to your S9 SD Card
Protective Folder provided with
your device. Please retain the
S9 SD Card Protective Folder
for future use.
Notes:
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ForTroubleshooting information
refer to the Information Guide.
For more product information see
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Manufacturer: ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia. Distributed by: ResMed Corp 9001
Spectrum Center Boulevard San Diego CA 92123 USA.
ResMed (UK) Ltd 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RY
S9, H5i, ClimateLine, SlimLine, SmartStart and VPAP are trademarks of ResMed Ltd and S9, ClimateLine, SlimLine, SmartStart and
VPAP are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
© 2012 ResMed Ltd.
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