ResMed S9 AutoSet Operating and safety instructions

Welcome Guide
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Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.com
AutoSet™& Elite™
POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICES
368893/1 2013-09
S9 Series
AutoSet & Elite
WELCOME
EUR2 / APAC
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 Jubilee Ave Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RW UK.
See www.resmed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide.
For patent information, see www.resmed.com/ip.
S9, Autoset, S9 Elite, H5i, ClimateLine, SlimLine and SmartStart are trademarks of ResMed Ltd. S9, AutoSet, H5i, ClimateLine, SlimLine
and SmartStart are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Ofce.
© 2013 ResMed Ltd.

S9 at a glance
The S9 system comprises the following elements:
• S9 device • SlimLine air tubing • 90W or 30W power supply unit • S9 travel bag • SD card
• S9 SD card protective folder.
Optional components include:
• H5i heated humidifier • H5i water tub • Standard air tubing • ClimateLine heated air tubing
• ClimateLineMAX heated air tubing • 90W power supply unit • 30W power supply unit (does not
support H5i) • Power Station II battery pack • DC/DC Converter 24V/90W.
Traveling tips
When traveling with your S9 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 S9 device.
• Please ensure you purchase and travel with the approved power cord for the region where you will be
using the S9 device.
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the S9 AutoSet or S9 Elite. Before operating
these devices, please read the entire Welcome and Information Guides.
Air filter
DC power inlet
SD card slot
Module/Adapter port
Air outlet
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Setup
1. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to the rear of the S9.
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:
•For more information on assembling your mask see your mask user guide.
•Recommended masks are available on www.resmed.com on the Products page
under Service & Support.
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*The Info and Setup menus are disabled if S9 Essentials
has been enabled by your clinician.
Key:
Info menu
Setup menu
Push dial
Start/Stop
Climate
Control
Heated tube
Ramp
Humidity level
Home
Setup menu*
Allows you to
make changes
to settings.
Info menu*
Allows you to
view your sleep
statistics.
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.
LCD screen
Start/Stop button
Starts or stops
treatment.
Home menu
S9 basics
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1. From your home
screen, turn
until the RAMP
screen is displayed
in blue.
2. Press .
The selection is
highlighted in
orange.
3. Turn until
the ramp time
you require is
displayed.
4. Press to
confirm your
choice.
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:
Using mask-fit
You can use mask-fit to help you fit your mask properly. This feature delivers treatment pressure for a
three-minute period, prior to starting treatment, during which you can check and adjust your mask-fit to
minimise 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 you have a Good mask-fit.
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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1. Press . The SETTINGS
screen is displayed.
2. Turn until Mask is
displayed in blue.
3. Press .
The selection is highlighted
in orange.
4. Turn until the mask
setting that you require is
displayed.
5. Press to confirm your
choice.
6. Push to return to the
home screen.
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.
Selecting the mask type*
To select your type of mask:
*Selecting the mask type is not possible if S9 Essentials has been enabled by your clinician.
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Getting started
1. Make sure the power is connected.
2. Adjust the ramp time 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:
•If your clinician has enabled SmartStart your device will start automatically when you
breathe into the mask and stop automatically when you remove the mask.
•Once therapy has started a treatment screen is displayed.
•If power is interrupted during treatment, the device automatically restarts therapy when
power is restored.
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Air filter cover
Air filter
Cleaning and maintenance
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:
•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 S9 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 S9 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 S9 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.
Notes:
•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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SD card
An SD card has been supplied
to gather therapy data from
your S9 device and provide
settings updates from your
clinician. When instructed to do
so, disconnect the S9 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 the S9 SD Card
Protective Folder provided with
your device. Please retain the
S9 SD Card Protective Folder
for future use.
Notes:
•For Troubleshooting information
refer to the Information Guide.
•For more product information
see www.resmed.com.
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Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine www.resmed.com
AutoSet™& Elite™
POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICES
368893-eng/1 2013-09
S9 Series
AutoSet & Elite
WELCOME
EUR2 / APAC
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 Jubilee Ave Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RW UK.
See www.resmed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide.
For patent information, see www.resmed.com/ip.
S9, Autoset, S9 Elite, H5i, ClimateLine, SlimLine and SmartStart are trademarks of ResMed Ltd. S9, AutoSet, H5i, ClimateLine, SlimLine
and SmartStart are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Ofce.
© 2013 ResMed Ltd.