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Device Operation
Below is an instructional video on how to use the DreamStation Auto CPAP.
Below are the settings accessible at the Home screen.
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TURN the dial to highlight the setting you want to adjust.
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PRESS the dial to select and save highlighted entry.
RAMP
Lower pressure which therapy starts at before ramping up to treatment pressure.
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4 up to treatment pressure
Recommendation: Start at 4. If you feel the pressure is too low, incrementally increase the pressure until you are comfortable.
RAMP TIME
The time period (in minutes) which the pressure increases from a lower pressure to the treatment pressure.
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0 - 45
Recommendation: Start on 20. If you feel the pressure is increasing too fast, consider trying a higher ramp time such as 30 - 45 minutes. If you feel like the pressure isn't increasing fast enough, consider selecting a lower ramp time such as 5 - 10 minutes.
FLEX*
The level of air pressure relief on exhalation (*must be enabled with Advanced Menus ON).
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1
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2
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3
Recommendation: Start at 1. Increase if you experience difficulty exhaling during therapy.
HEATED HUMIDIFIER
HUMIDIFICATION*
Mode of humidification (*available with heated humidifier connected).
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Adaptive - heating levels automatically adjust based on ambient temperature and humidity levels.
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Fixed - humidification at constant heat level.
Recommendation: Start on adaptive to minimize condensation. If you feel dry at max setting, try heated tube. If still dry on adaptive humidification with heated tube on max settings, switch to fixed mode.
MASK TYPE*
Resistance control setting for air pressure compensation to support your mask (*must be enabled with Advanced Menus ON).
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Off
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x1 - x5
Recommendation: Check user manual to select the correct mask type. Most newer nasal pillows are x2 and nasal and full face masks are x1.
TUBE TYPE*
Diameter of tubing that you are using with the device (*disabled with heated tube connected).
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12
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15
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22
LANGUAGE*
Language displayed on unit (*must be enabled with Advanced Menus ON). Options will vary by region.
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English
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Spanish
BLUETOOTH
Allows you to transfer your therapy device's data to DreamMapper mobile app.
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On
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Off
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Clear Pairing
Recommendation: DreamMapper mobile app provides helpful tips, videos, and allows you to track your sleep therapy progress.
TIME
Default time setting is GMT. Adjust time to your region.
PREHEAT*
Device can preheat the humidifier up to 30 minutes prior to starting therapy (*must be enabled with Advanced Menus ON and have heated humidifier connected).
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Off
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On
Recommendation: Turn Preheat ON before you start therapy if the air is too cold or dry in the beginning.
On
Preheat
HUMIDITY*
The level the humidifier moistens the air you breathe during treatment (*available with heated humidifier connected).
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0 - 5
Recommendation: Start at 3. Increase if you feel dry and decrease if you there is too much condensation.
TUBE TEMP.*
The level the tube heats up during therapy (*available with heated humidifier and heated tube connected).
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0 - 5
Recommendation: Start at 3. Increase if there is too much condensation.
HEATED TUBE