How to Adjust the Output on a REMstar

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that effects over 18 million Americans. Muscles in the neck and throat relax during sleep, causing the airways to become restricted, breathing shallow and even pause temporarily. The RemStar series of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines provide an effective solution to this problem. Initially set up and monitored by a health care professional, it is sometimes helpful to make small adjustments to the operating pressure to provide a more comfortable and restful sleep. It is important to remember, however, that adjustments should always be made in consultation with a medical practitioner as incorrect usage can damage both the machine and your health.

Instructions

REMstar Auto Standard Model

• 1

  Enter the clinician's menu by pressing the "Ramp" left and right buttons together while turning the machine on. Continue to press the three buttons together until the setup screen appears. This will display "Data" and "Setup."

• 2

  Select the setup option by pressing the increase (+) button.

• 3

  Press the right arrow button to scroll through the settings until "CPAP Pressure" appears on the display.

• 4

  Adjust the settings by pressing the increase (+) or decrease (-) buttons until the desired pressure is displayed.

• 5

  Leave the setup menu by pressing the power button once. This will save your adjusted settings and make the machine ready for use.

REMstar M Series Models

• 6

  Enter the clinician's menu by pressing the left and right buttons together while turning the machine on. Continue to press the two buttons together until you hear the machine beep twice and the setup screen appears. This will display "Data" and "Setup."

• 7

  Select the setup option by pressing the increase (+) button.

• 8

  Press the right arrow button to scroll through the settings until "CPAP Pressure" appears on the display.

• 9

  Adjust the settings by pressing the increase (+) or decrease (-) buttons until the desired pressure is displayed.

• 10

  Leave the setup menu by pressing the power button once. This will save your adjusted settings and make the machine ready for use.

All Models From the PR System One

• 11

  Connect the machine to a power supply and turn it on.

• 12

  Check that the display is illuminated and shows four options: "Therapy," "BiFlex," Info" and "Setup." Turn the dial to highlight the "Setup" quadrant.

• 13

  Press and hold down both the central control button and ramp button together for at least five seconds. The machine will beep twice to indicate the clinician's menu is active.

• 14

  Turn the control dial to highlight "Setup" again and press the central button.

• 15

  Scroll through the settings until "IPAP" is highlighted. This is the inhalation pressure setting. Press the central button to select it then turn the dial to adjust the settings. Press the control button again when the setting is correct and it will be saved.

• 16

  Highlight the "EPAP," exhalation setting and adjust it in the same way, if required.

• 17

  Leave the setup menu by selecting "Back" and then "Exit" from the options on the display. Once the initial menu is displayed, the machine is ready for use.