Transcend CPAP User manual

Quick Guide

•TRA SCE D I TRODUCTIO
Thank you for choosing Transcend, the first obstructive sleep apnea therapy device designed
solely around your lifestyle. The Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy System is the smallest,
lightest and most portable CPAP system. It truly gives you the freedom to sleep anywhere.
Begin by inspecting all items shipped to you. Please report any damaged or missing items to
the home healthcare provider that provided the device to you.
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1. Transcend CPAP
2. Standard 6 Foot Hose -
ot HME Compatible
3. Universal Hose Adaptor
4. Universal AC Power Supply
5. Travel Bag
6. CD containing user manual,
compliance software, and Quick
Guide
7. Video User Guide DVD
8. Quick Start Guide
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Chapter 1 •Transcend Introduction • page 1
What’s Not Included (all sold separately)
•Transcend Docking Station
•Transcend H6B and H9M Waterless
Humidification Systems
•Transcend Mobile Power Adaptor
•Transcend Battery P4and P8Battery
Systems
Included in the Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy Starter System:

Chapter 1 •Transcend Introduction • page 2
1) Transcend H6B Waterless Humidification System includes:
•Mask Shell Assembly
•Adjustable Arm Bars (S,M,L)
•Forehead Pad & Holder
•Adaptor ring
•Transcend H6B Headgear
•Transcend H6B Hose (6 foot hose with
pressure line, HME-compatible)
•4 HME’s
2) Transcend H9M Waterless Humidification System includes :
•Mask Shell Assembly
•Adjustable Arm Bars (S,M,L)
•Forehead Pad & Holder
•Adaptor ring
•Transcend H9M Headgear
•Transcend H9M Hose (9 inch hose
with pressure line, HME-compatible)
•4 HME’s
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Two waterless humidification systems are available:

•ASSEMBLI G YOUR TRA SCE D 2
Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy Starter System
To completely assemble the Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy Starter System:
1. Attach the Universal Hose Adaptor to the CPAP nose cone.
2. Attach the standard 6 foot hose to the Universal Hose Adaptor.
3. Attach the interface to the other end of the hose.
4. Plug the power supply into the CPAP.
5. Connect the power supply to a power source.
ASSEMBLI G
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Transcend H6B Waterless Humidification System
To completely assemble the Transcend H6B Waterless Humidification System:
1. Attach the adaptor ring to the mask shell. Connect the top clip first; then
connect the bottom clips. Both must click firmly into place.
2. Clip the nasal seal firmly into the adaptor ring.
3. Connect the adjustment arm bar of the appropriate size to the mask shell by
squeezing the sides of the arm until it fits into place.
4. Slide the arm bar into the forehead piece.
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Chapter 2 •Assembling Your Transcend • page 5
5. Attach the headgear to the interface and connect the forehead pad to the
forehead piece.
6. Connect the top headgear strap through the slot on the side of the headgear.
7. Insert the heat moisture exchanger (HME) into the HME cartridge using the
plastic pin in the center of the HME.
8. Connect the Transcend H6B hose to the mask shell. You will hear an audible
click once it is in place.
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Chapter 2 •Assembling Your Transcend • page 6
9. Secure the Transcend H6B hose to the Transcend H6B headgear using the
fold over hook and loop strap.
10. Connect the Transcend H6B hose to the CPAP.
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Transcend H9M Waterless Humidification System
To completely assemble the Transcend H9M Waterless Humidification System:
1. Attach the adaptor ring to the mask shell. Connect the top clip first; then
connect the bottom clips. Both must click firmly into place.
2. Clip the nasal seal firmly into the adaptor ring.
3. Connect the adjustment arm bar of the appropriate size to the mask shell by
squeezing the sides of the arm until it fits into place, as shown.
4. Slide the arm bar into the forehead piece.
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Chapter 2 •Assembling Your Transcend • page 8
5. With the darker side of the headgear facing up, and the CPAP placed top
down with the rear facing towards you, attach the headgear to the CPAP as
shown.
6. Attach the interface to the remaining headgear straps and place the
forehead pad on the forehead piece.
7. Insert the heat moisture exchanger (HME) into the HME cartridge using the
plastic pin in the center of the HME.
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8. Connect the Transcend H9M hose to the mask shell. You will hear an audible
click once it is in place
9. Connect the Transcend H9M hose to the CPAP.
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•FITTI G THE TRA SCE D H6B A D TRA SCE D
H9M WATERLESS HUMIDIFICATIO SYSTEMS
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Transcend H6B Waterless Humidification System
1. Put on the Transcend H6B interface and headgear without the hose attached.
The rear headband sits at the nape of the neck.
2. Fit the mask so the forehead pad rests just above the brow line.
3. If the mask does not fit so the forehead pad rests just above the brow line,
change out the arm bar to the appropriate size. To change out the arm bar,
rotate it out of the forehead piece, then remove the arm bar from the mask
by pinching the sides to release it from the slide adjustment. Select another
size arm bar and fit it into the mask slide adjustment and forehead piece.
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4. Connect the headgear to the interface by inserting the ball clips into the
notches on mask shell.
5. Gently squeeze the sides of the arm bar to slide the mask closer or further
away from the face so that it fits comfortably against the nose.
6. Adjust the headgear straps until the interface feels secure.
7. Attach the Transcend H6B hose to interface, then attach hose to headgear
with the fold over hook and loop strap.
8. Attach the other end of the hose to the CPAP.
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Transcend H9M Waterless Humidification System
1. Once the Transcend H9M Waterless Humidification System has been
completely assembled (see Assembly section), place Transcend on the head
so that the rear head band fits at the nape of the neck.
2. Fit the mask so the forehead pad rests just above the brow line.
3. If the mask does not fit so the forehead pad rests just above the brow line,
change out the arm bar to the appropriate size. To change out the arm bar,
rotate it out of the forehead piece, then remove the arm bar from the mask
by pinching the sides to release it from the slide adjustment. Select another
size arm bar and fit it into the mask slide adjustment and forehead piece.
4. Connect the bottom straps of the headgear to the interface by inserting the
ball clips into the notches on mask shell.
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5. Gently squeeze the sides of the arm bar to slide the mask further or closer to
the face, so that it fits comfortably against the nose.
6. Adjust the headgear straps until the interface feels secure.
7. Once the interface is properly fitted, slightly tighten the top headgear straps
that connect to the CPAP so that you may lie down.
8. Make sure that the rear headband is still seated at the nape of the neck.
9. Adjust the interface straps or mask adjustments as necessary so the
interface creates a complete seal against the face. The interface should feel
secure while lying down, but the CPAP will shift slightly with movement of
the head.
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•POWERI G YOUR TRA SCE D 4
Your Transcend comes with the universal AC power supply used with a wall
outlet. The power supply can be used worldwide with standard plug adaptors
suitable for the country you are visiting. Do not use a power converter with your
Transcend, as it may damage the device.
To use the universal AC power supply:
1 Connect the power cord to the power supply adaptor (A).
2 Connect the power supply to wall outlet power.
3 Insert the barrel connector into the power jack on the back of the device; be
sure the connector and cord are facing up (B).
4 The control panel has green and yellow LED indicator lights. When connected
to the power source, the yellow LED will flash once followed by three quick
flashes of the green LED.
5 Once the LED power-up flash sequence is complete, the device enters
Standby mode and is ready for use (lights will be off).
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Your Transcend can also be powered by an optional mobile power adaptor, or the
optional Transcend battery systems. Visit your home healthcare provider for
additional information about these power sources.
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•STARTI G A D E DI G THERAPY 5
Starting Therapy
1 The Transcend control panel consists of a power button (bottom), ramp button
(top) and two LED lights.
2 Ensure that the device is connected to a power source and is in Standby
mode. (See Powering)
3 Press the lower, blue power button to turn on Transcend. Air flow will begin
as the blower delivers your prescribed pressure.
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Power Button
Ramp Button
Yellow LED
Green LED
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Chapter 5 •Starting and Ending Therapy •page 18
sing the Ramp Function
Ramp settings will be programmed by your provider if your prescription includes
ramp.
1 Initiate ramp by pressing the ramp, or top, button after the blue power button
has been pressed.
Please note: the ramp button on Transcend will not work unless your
prescription includes ramp.
2 Therapy pressure will drop to a starting pressure that has been preset by your
provider, and will gradually increase over a preset period of time until it
reaches your prescribed therapy pressure.
3 To accelerate the ramp pressure, hold the ramp button down. The device will
stop ramp mode when it reaches your prescribed therapy pressure.
Ending Therapy
• To end therapy, press the blue power button to return the device to the
Standby mode.
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•CARI G FOR YOUR TRA SCE D
A D COMPO E TS
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Dry Mode - Cleaning the Inside of Your Transcend
Dry Mode should be used daily to clean the inside of your Transcend.
Caution: Do not wear Transcend while it is in Dry Mode
1 Set the device on a dry and stable surface. A cloth surface is not
recommended as it may get soiled.
2 Plug the device into a power source.
3 To enable Dry Mode, press and hold the ramp button then press the power
button.
4 Low pressure air flow will begin and last for 30 minutes until the cleaning
sequence is completed. The device will then return to Standby mode. To end
the Dry Mode before the 30 minute sequence is complete, press the power
button. The device will return to Standby mode.
Caution: Clean the inside of your Transcend with the Dry Mode only. Do not
attempt to use any other method to clean inside the Transcend device.
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Chapter 6 •Caring for Your Transcend and Components •page 19
Cleaning the Transcend Exterior
1 Clean the exterior of your device as needed. To clean, wipe the surface with a
lint-free cloth or paper towel that has been dampened in water containing
mild dishwashing detergent. Following cleaning, wipe again after rinsing the
cloth in clear water.
Caution: ever submerge Transcend in water. Do not allow soap or water to
get into the device.