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MAINTENANCE
Electric shock hazard. Do not attempt to open or remove cabinet, there are
no user-serviceable internal components. If service is required, return it to a
qualified Sunrise Medical provider or authorized service center. Opening or
tampering with the unit will void warranty.
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M a i n t e n a n c e
DANGER
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE– Your DeVilbiss AutoAdjust LT nasal CPAP system contains no user-serviceable
parts. If you believe your unit is not working properly, BEFORE YOU RETURN IT
TO THE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT OR TO
SUNRISE MEDICAL, please take a few moments to check for these possible causes:
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Unit does not turn on.
1. Unit not connected to a live
power source.
2. Power cord not attached properly.
No air flow emitted from flow gen-
1. Air filter may be occluded by
erator when power is turned on,
dirt or bed clothing.
motor runs.
Symptoms of OSA have recurred.
1. Air filter may be occluded.
2. Incorrect air pressure setting.
3. Sleep apnea condition has
changed.
Skin becomes irritated where mask
1. Headgear is too tight.
touches skin.
2. Incorrect mask size.
3. Allergic reaction to the mask
material.
4. Worn mask.
Dryness of throat or nose.
1. Inadequate room humidity.
2. Room temperature too high.
Air from flow generator seems
1. Air filter may be occluded.
warm.
2. Air filter and/or outlet port may
be obstructed.
3. Unit located too close to a
heating vent or radiator.
Nasal, sinus, ear pain, or runny
1. Reaction to air flow pressure,
nose.
sinus infection, or nasal conges-
tion.
Yellow light on back panel of unit
1. Internal component failure.
is activated.
Aroused from sleep by a sudden
1. Device measured an extremely
drop in pressure followed by a sud-
high leak level in the mask.
den rise.
BASE UNIT
Remedies
1. Plug unit into a live receptacle.
2. Firmly attach power cord.
1a. Clean or replace the air filter.
1b. Move unit away from loose
material.
1. Clean or replace the air filter
and relocate unit away from
drapes, etc.
2. Contact your Sunrise Medical
provider or authorized service
center.
3. Call your physician; you may
need to be retested.
1. Loosen the headgear.
2. Contact your Sunrise Medical
provider.
3. Call your physician.
4. Replace mask.
1. Increase room humidity or add a
CPAP humidifier.
2. Decrease room temperature.
1. Clean or replace the air filter.
2. Move the unit away from
obstruction.
3. Move the unit away from heat
source.
1. Discontinue use. Contact your
physician.
1. Contact your Sunrise Medical
provider or authorized service
center.
1. Readjust mask to seal leak or
replace old, worn mask with a
new one.
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