Philips REMstar Auto A-Flex - Device Alerts; Alert Priorities and Indicators; Service Required Alert; Mask Alert

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Device Alerts
• High Priority: These alerts require immediate operator response. The alert signal consists of a high priority sound,
which is a continuous two-beep pattern (indicated in the following table as: • • • •). Additionally, the backlights on
the buttons will provide a high priority ashing pattern consisting of a continuous, bright-to-off, two-ash pattern
(indicated in the following table as: ◊◊ ◊◊).
• Medium Priority: These alerts require prompt operator response. The alert signal consists of a medium priority
sound, which is a continuous one-beep pattern (indicated in the following table as: • •). Additionally, the backlights
on the buttons will provide a medium priority ashing pattern consisting of a continuous, bright-to-dim, one-ash
pattern (indicated in the following table as: ◊ ◊).
Alert Summary Table: The following table summarizes the alerts.
Al e r t Au d i b l e
in d i c A t o r
Vi s u A l
in d i c A t o r
de V i c e A c t i o n Po s s i b l e
cA u s e
PA t i e n t A c t i o n
Service Required
• • • • ◊◊ ◊◊
Screen displays
“Service required”,
indicating that
service is required.
The device enters
the “Safe state” in
which the device
power remains on,
but the airow is
disabled.
Device failure. Press either the wheel or ramp
button to silence the alert.
Remove the power supply cord
from the device to remove power.
Plug the cord back into the
device’s power inlet to restore
power. If the alert continues to
occur, contact your home care
provider.
Mask Alert
• • ◊ ◊
Screen displays
“Mask alert”.
Alert present until
action is taken.
The breathing
circuit is
disconnected
or there is a
large air leak.
Turn off airow. Check your
breathing circuit connections
and reconnect the tubing if it has
come loose. Make sure your
mask is on properly before you
restart the airow. If the alert
continues to occur, contact your
home care provider to have your
mask checked. You may need a
mask retting.
Auto Off single beep Screen displays
“Auto off”.
The airow shuts
off and the device
enters the Standby
state approximately
45-60 seconds
after detection.
Alert present for
30 seconds or until
user acknowledges.
The mask has
been removed.
Put your mask back on and turn
the airow on to resume therapy.
Humidier Alert none
◊ ◊
Humidier LED
icon will ash.
Only displayed when
both the humidier
and therapy is on.
Humidier
failure.
Alert is present for 12 minutes or
until the condition is xed. Turn
off airow and reconnect the
humidier to the device according
to the humidier instructions.
If the alert continues to occur,
contact your home care provider.