Starting Therapy - Transcend 3 minicpap Guide Rapide

Transcend 3 miniCPAP Quick Guide
StandbyWhen power is applied to the device it completes the power-up LED sequence and
enters Standby Mode. Standby Mode is also initiated by pressing the power button
when the device is in On Mode or if the mask is removed while in On Mode. As
long as power is supplied to the device it will remain in Standby Mode until On or
Drying Mode is initiated.
On When in On Mode the blower is working and regulated device therapy pressure is
being generated. The LED lights remain off. On Mode is initiated by pressing the
power button when the device is in Standby Mode and the mask is worn by the
patient.
Drying To initiate Drying Mode depress the Ramp button and press the Power button
simultaneously. When in Drying Mode the blower runs at a low speed for 30
minutes. During Drying Mode the LED lights remain off and blower pressure is not
regulated to provide therapy.

Starting Therapy

Connect the Transcend 3 miniCPAP to a power source and allow it to enter Standby
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Mode.
Be sure your user interface is fit firmly in place before initiating therapy.
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To initiate therapy, press the Power button. Pressing the Power button when
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Transcend 3 miniCPAP is in Standby Mode will initiate On Mode. Air flow will begin
as the blower delivers or ramps to prescribed therapy pressure.
Using the Ramp Function
The Ramp feature lets users acclimate to air flow by starting at a lower pressure and
gradually increasing to the prescribed pressure setting as the user falls asleep. The
software section of this manual displays how to modify ramp settings on your device.
To accelerate the rate of the pressure, increase during Ramp, hold the Ramp button down
until the device reaches a comfortable therapy pressure. When the Ramp button is
released the device will continue in Ramp Mode until it reaches the prescribed therapy
pressure.
Be sure the Transcend 3 miniCPAP is in On Mode. If not, press the power button.
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Adjust your mask to eliminate mask leaks.
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Press the Ramp button. The pressure will drop to the Ramp starting pressure and
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will gradually increase over a preset length of time until reaching the prescribed
therapy pressure
Note:
Momentarily pressing the Ramp Button during ramped pressure delivery
will not affect the pressure delivered. To stop the gradual pressure increase of
the ramp function, turn off the device by pressing the Power Button. The next
time the blower is turned on it will deliver the prescribed therapy pressure.
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