You activate the ramp by pressing the ramp button on the front of your device. Many users find that using ramp makes it easier to fall asleep. And then it automatically and gradually increases the air until your prescription level is reached. Ramp allows you to keep the air pressure low when you are trying to fall asleep. Ramp is a comfort feature on all M Series devices. Note: If C-Flex is not enabled on your device, talk to your doctor or home care provider about activating it. Press the stop/start button to save your setting and return to the mail menu.
Use the C-Flex or plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease the setting. A screen with three C-Flex settings will appear. Press the right arrow to scroll to the C-Flex settings page. You may also change the C-Flex setting using the control buttons and display screen.
You can try other settings by simply pressing the C-Flex button on the front of your device. Your device should be set up with a preset C-Flex setting. With three C-Flex settings, you have the ability to select a greater or lesser degree of pressure relief that is right for you. The amount of pressure relief is based on your breathing pattern and your C-Flex setting. Respironics has developed unique product features to make positive airway pressure more comfortable to use, such as C-Flex, ramp, humidification, and Comfort Series masks.Ĭ-Flex lowers the pressure at the beginning of exhalation when many people find therapy most uncomfortable. If your plan does not meet your mask replacement needs, talk to your home healthcare provider. As an informed healthcare consumer, you should be aware of the mask replacement benefits under your healthcare plan. Replace the mask if the cushion becomes hardened or if any parts become damaged.Įven by following these tips, the natural oils in your face will interact with the mask, and over time, the mask will lose its seal. Wash your face thoroughly before using your mask.ģ. Wash the mask in warm water with a mild soap and air dry no need to disassemble the mask. Below you will find the three easy steps to keeping a clean mask:ġ. All masks in the Comfort Series can be cleaned in the same manner. We recommend using the USB reader since it is more likely for you to have a free USB input on your computer, and because USB will provide faster downloading from the card reader to the software.Ĭleaning your mask every day is a very important part of mask maintenance.
The SmartCard reader has either a USB connection or a serial connection.
You will need to purchase the SmartCard reader in order to download your CPAP usage data into the software for analysis.
This software is primarily intended for sleep labs and sleep lab technicians, but many CPAP users find the software to be useful for monitoring their own CPAP compliance and for learning more about their sleep patterns. Windows-supported serial port (COM1-COM4).Windows-compatible pointing device (mouse).Color monitor with 16 bit color, 800 x 600 resolution (minimum, but not limited to).140 MB free hard disk space for database server.50 MB free hard disk space for Encore Pro Application.Microsoft Windows-compatible personal computer running Windows 98, NT 4.0, ME, or XP Professional with a CD-ROM drive.This item is out of stock and is no longer available for resale.