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User Manual
6.2.2.1 Changing the flex setting
e Flex setting allows you to adjust the level of air pressure relief that you feel when you exhale during
therapy.
WARNING: e effectiveness of Bi-Flex, C-Flex or AVAPS therapy has not been established for
pediatric patients at this time.
NOTE: e Flex feature is not prescribed for all users. If the screen shown in Figure 6–8 does not
appear on your display, you cannot adjust this setting.
To change the Flex setting, complete the following steps:
1. From either the Monitoring or Standby screens, press the Right User button. e Flex Setting screen
appears, as shown in Figure 6–8.
Figure 6–8 Flex Setting Screen
2. To increase or decrease the Flex setting, press the HEAT or RAMP button until the correct setting
appears. You can choose from 1 to 3.
NOTE: It is recommended that you start with the minimum setting of 1, which provides the least
relief. Levels 2 and 3 progressively increase the pressure relief.
6.2.2.2 Changing the rise time setting
Rise time is the time it takes for the device to change from EPAP to IPAP. You can adjust the rise time to
find the setting that provides you with the most comfort.
NOTE: If the screen shown in Figure 6–9 does not display, you cannot adjust this setting. Additionally,
if the Flex feature has been prescribed for you, when Flex is enabled, the rise time is fixed at a
setting of 3. e Rise Time screen will not display, and you won’t be able to adjust the setting.
To change the rise time setting, complete the following steps:
1. From either the Monitoring or Standby screens, press the Right User button until you reach this
screen. e Rise Time Setting screen is shown in Figure 6–9.
Figure 6–9 Rise Time Setting Screen