How to Adjust Airflow With ResMed Compact

ResMed Compact owners may adjust the device's ramping or airflow time and altitude settings for comfortable airflow. The machine's maximum flow of air is physician prescribed and pre-set, but controlling the time span over which the air is delivered allows users to acclimate their natural breathing patterns to the air pressure. In addition, if you move to an area that has a different altitude from the one in which you started using the ResMed Compact, you may notice that your device's flow of air feels stronger or lighter. The device has adjustable altitude settings to accommodate location changes.

Instructions

1. Access Menu Standby

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     Plug the unit's power cord into the socket at the back of the unit. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.
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     Press the "Start/Stop" button on the front keypad to power on the ResMed Compact machine. All key and liquid crystal display lights will illuminate.
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     Watch for the manufacturer's product name to flash across the LCD screen followed by the standby ramping screen with the word "Menu" permanently displayed on the left side of the LCD screen. The ResMed Compact is now in Menu standby mode.

   Adjust Ramping Time

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     Press the button with the horizontal line to the left of the up and down arrows on the front keypad. This button allows you to select the "Ramp Menu."
   • 2
     Press the down arrow button until the screen displays "Ramp Menu." The right side of the screen will display the current ramping time.
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     Press the left horizontal line button a second time to select the "Ramp Menu."
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     Press the up or down arrow buttons until your desired airflow time appears on the LCD screen.
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     Press the left horizontal line button a third time to select the desired ramping time.
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     Press the button with a horizontal line to the right of the up and down arrows to exit out of the "Ramp Menu."

   Access Altitude Compensation

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     Press the button with the horizontal line to the left of the up and down arrows on the front keypad. This button allows you to select the "ALT" change menu option.
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     Press the down arrow button until the screen displays "ALT."
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     Press the left horizontal line button to select "ALT."
   • 4
     Press the up or down arrow buttons until your location-applicable altitude setting appears on the LCD screen.
   • 5
     Press the left horizontal line button a third time to select your altitude setting.
   • 6
     Press the button with a horizontal line to the right of the up and down arrows to exit out of the ALT change menu.

Tips & Warnings

• If you think you would be more comfortable with the maximum air pressure being reached in 30 minutes as opposed to a shorter prescribed time, discuss this with your physician to have the ResMed Compact airflow and pressure reset.