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For optimal accuracy and synchrony, perform a Learn Circuit when a new circuit is used or with a
change of the circuit configuration, in particular when adding or removing high impedance
components (eg, bacterial/viral filter, external humidifier, water trap or different type of air
tubing). Do not connect patient interfaces prior to performing the Learn Circuit. Patient interfaces
include any components placed after the ResMed Leak Valve (eg, HMEF, catheter mount,
tracheostomy tube). Refer to Setup menu: Options (see page 14).
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Only use HMEFs that comply with the relevant safety standards, including ISO 9360-1 and
ISO 9360-2.
CAUTION
When using a humidifier check the breathing system regularly for accumulated water.
Notes:
•
When the Mask type is set to
Trach
, the Non-Vented Mask alarm will be automatically enabled to alert
you when the ResMed Leak Valve has no vent holes or when the vent holes are blocked.
•
When the Mask Type is set to
Trach
, AutoEPAP has to be turned off.
Refer to illustrations C and F.
1.
Connect the power cord.
2.
Plug the free end of the power cord into a power outlet.
3.
Connect the bacterial/viral filter firmly onto the air outlet of the device.
4.
Connect the external humidifier to the other side of the bacterial/viral filter.
*If not using an external humidifier, the HMEF can be connected to the ResMed Leak Valve (at step
10).
5.
Connect the air tubing to the external humidifier.
6.
Connect the ResMed Leak Valve to the air tubing. Position the ResMed Leak Valve so that air from the
vent holes does not blow directly onto the patient's chest.
WARNING
Always set up the ResMed Leak Valve in the breathing circuit with the arrows and the symbol
pointing in the direction of air flow from the Stellar to the patient.
7.
Press the power switch on the back to turn on the device.
8.
Select the mask type
Trach
(select
Setup
menu, then
Clinical Settings
, then
Advanced Settings
).
9.
Perform a Learn Circuit (refer to Setup menu: Option (see page 14)) according to the following setup
illustrations.
Without an external humidifier
Refer to illustration D.
1. Bacterial/viral filter
2. Air tubing
3. ResMed leak valve
With an external humidifier
Refer to illustration E.
1. Bacterial/viral filter
2. Air tubing
3. External humidifier
4. ResMed leak valve
10.
If an external humidifier is not being used, you can connect the HMEF to the patient side of the
ResMed Leak Valve.
11.
Connect the catheter mount.
** The ResMed Leak Valve or the HMEF can be connected to standardised tracheostomy interfaces
including connector pieces like catheter mounts.
The catheter mount and the external humidifier are not part of the ResMed component.
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