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Glossary
Alarms
When more than one alarm is activated at the one time, the highest priority
alarm will be displayed.
Backlight
The backlight turns off if no button has been pressed for two minutes. It can
also be kept permanently on by selecting On in the Backlight screen of the
Options menu.
bpm
breaths per minute
L/min
liters per minute
Mean
The average value of the monitored parameter.
Minute ventilation
A measure of the respiratory rate x tidal volume.
Proximal cuff
A connector between the air tubing and the mask. The pressure sensor tub-
ing attaches to the proximal cuff so that pressure at the mask can be
detected and monitored.
SmartStart
A feature that starts the VPAP Adapt SV automatically when you breathe into
the mask.
No LCD display Power not connected or
switch at back is not on.
Ensure the power cable is
connected, and that the
switch at the back of the unit
is in the ’on’ position.
FAULT message displayed
on LCD
Internal malfunction. Return the device to your
equipment supplier for
service.
System Error 7 message Device power-on has been
interrupted by breathing into
the mask during warm up.
Turn the flow generator off
and on again. Do not place
mask on face during warm
up (30 seconds). Select
LEARN CIRCUIT (page 21).
If the error is not cleared,
contact your equipment
supplier for service.
Internal malfunction. Return the device to your
equipment supplier for
service.
Problem Possible cause Solution
228234 VPAP Adapt SV User Guide USA Eng.book Page 32 Monday, October 13, 2008 2:15 PM