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    English S8 S eries II S8 Escape™ II A uto POSITIVE AIRWA Y PRESSURE DEVICE User Guide English ResMed Ltd (Manufacturer) 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia ResMed Corp (US Designated Agent) 14040 Danielson Street Poway CA 92064-6857 USA ResMed (UK) Ltd (EU Authorized Representative) 96 Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 [...]

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    Cont ents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contraindications 1 Adv erse Ef f ects 1 P arts of the S8 Escape II Auto System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Masks 2 Humidifiers 2 ResScan Data Card 2 Using the S8 Escape II Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    1 Introduction English Introduction The S8 Escape II Auto self -adjusting sleep apnea system is indicated for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adult patients. The S8 Escape II Auto self-adjusting slee p apnea system has two treatment m odes: auto-titrating APAP and fixed-pressure CPAP. The S8 Escape II Auto system is intended for h[...]

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    2 Parts of the S8 Escape II Auto System Your S8 Escape II Auto system comprises: • S8 Escape II A uto device • 2 m air tubing • P ow er cord • Carr y bag. Optional components include: • ResSca n™ Dat a Card • 3 m air tubing • DC-1 2 con verter . Masks For information on usi ng masks, see your mask manual. Recommended masks are avail[...]

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    3 Using the S8 Escape II Auto English Using the S8 Escape II Auto Setting Up the S8 Escape II Auto 1 Connect the power cord to the socket at the rear of the device. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet. 3 Connect one end o f the air tubing firmly onto the air outlet. 4 Connect the assembled mask system to the free end of air[...]

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    4 How to Use the Control Panel The control panel of the S8 Escape II Auto includes an LCD screen which displays the menus and treatment scre ens as well as a keypad for navigating through the menus and delivering treatment. The S8 Escape II Auto keyp ad has the following keys: The keypad and LCD are equipped with backligh ts that come on when the d[...]

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    5 Using the S8 Escape II Auto English 3 Alter the ramp/settle time if required. 4 To start treatment, press . 5 Fit your mask as described in the mask user instructions. ! WARNING A mask should no t be used unless the S8 Escape II Auto is turned on and operating properly. Stop Treatment To stop treatment at any time, remove your mask and press . Ho[...]

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    6 You can set the ram p/settle time in 5-mi nute intervals, from 0 minutes (OFF) up to a maximum time set by your clinician. The current ramp or settling time is displayed in the right co rner of the standby screen. 1 Press or until the desired ramp or settling time appears. 2 Once a ramp or settling time is selected, begin therapy by pressing . Wh[...]

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    7 Using the Data Card to Collect data English Your clinician can set any of the following remin ders on your LCD: Using the Data Card to Collect data If your clinician needs to review your treatment, they will ask you to use the Data Card to copy data from your S8 Escape II Auto, and to return the card to them. Copying data onto the Data Card 1 Swi[...]

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    8 Using the Data Card to Update Settings If your clinician has provided a Da ta Card with new device settings: 1 With the device in standby mode, insert th e Data Card into the slot on the Data Card module. Updating wi ll start automatically. The “Card Inserted Plea se Wait” mes sage is displayed on the LCD while updating is in progress. Updati[...]

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    9 Cleaning and Maintenance English ! CAUTION • Do not hang the air t ubing in direct sunlight as it may harden over time and eventually crac k. • Do not use bleac h , c hlori ne, alcohol, or aromatic-based solutions, moisturising or antibacter ial soaps or scented oils to clean the air tubi ng or the S8 device. These solutions may cause harden [...]

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    10 ! CAUTION • Do not at tempt to open the S8 Escape II Auto case. There are no user serviceable par ts inside. • Inspection and repa ir should only be performed by an authorized agent. Under no circumstances sh ould you attempt to serv ice or repair the S8 Escape II Auto your self . Frequently Asked Questions How will it feel whe n I am breath[...]

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    11 T roubleshooting English Can I travel with the S8 Series II? Your S8 Series II has an internal power supply that enables it to operate in other countries. It will operate on power supplie s of 100–240V and 50/60Hz. No special adjustment is necessary, but you will require an approved power cord for the region in which you are using the device. [...]

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    12 Displays er r or me ssag e: Exxxx Call Service (wher e xxxx defines an er ror) or MOTOR FAULT Call Service or UPLOAD LANGUAGES Call Service or DATA LOST Call Service Component failure. Call ser vice. The follow ing message is displ a yed on the LCD after y ou try to updat e settings or copy data t o the Data Car d: Card Error Remove Card Data Ca[...]

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    13 T echnical Specifications English Technical Specifications . Note: The manufactu rer reserves the right to cha nge these specification s without notice. Symbols which appear on the device At tention, consult accompanying document s; Drip proof; T ype CF equipment; Dangerous voltage; Class II equipment; Start/Stop. Operating pressur e ran ge 4 to[...]

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    14 General Warnings and Cautions ! WARNINGS • Read the entire guide bef ore using the S8 Series II. • Advice contained in this guide should not supersede instructions given b y the prescribing physician. • A patient should not connect a device to the data communication port unl ess instructed to do so b y their health care provider or phy sic[...]

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    15 General W arnings and Cautions English Not e: At a fixed rate of supplemental o xygen flow , the inhaled oxygen concentration will vary , depending on where the oxy gen is introd uced, the pressure set tings, patient brea thing pat tern, mask selection, and leak rate. • Do not use the S8 Series II if there are ob vious ex ternal def ects or un[...]

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    16 Limited Warranty ResMed warrants that your ResMed product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period specifie d below from the date of purchase by the initial cons umer. This warranty i s not transferable . Not e: Some models are not avai lable in all regions. If the product fails under conditions of normal use, ResMed[...]

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    17 Limited W arranty English[...]