5The VPAP III ST-A System
The VPAP III ST-A System
Please refer to the illustrations in section A of the illustration sheet.
Please identify and familiarize yourself with the following components of the
VPAP III ST-A:
• VPAP III ST-A front view (A-1)
• VPAP III ST-A rear view (A-2)
• Power cord (A-3)
• Carry bag (A-4)
• 2 m air tubing (A-5).
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WARNING
• Do not connect any device to the auxiliary port. Although your health
care provider may connect specially designed devices to the auxiliary
port of the VPAP III ST-A, connection of other devices could result in
injury, or damage to the unit.
• In the home environment, the only device that may be connected to the
communications port is a modem that is locally approved. Locally
approved modems may also be connected in the clinical environment.
• In the clinical environment any PC that is used with the VPAP III ST-A
system must be at least 1.5 m away from, or at least 2.5 m above the
patient. It must also comply with IEC 60950 or equivalent.
Masks
You will also need a ResMed mask system (supplied separately).
The following ResMed mask systems are recommended for use with the
VPAP III ST-A:
Nasal Masks
• Ultra Mirage™ Nasal Mask
• Mirage™ Nasal Mask
• Mirage Activa™ Nasal Mask
• Mirage Vista™ Nasal Mask
• Modular Nasal Mask.
Nasal Pillows Systems
• Mirage Swift™ Nasal Pillows System.
Full Face Masks
• Mirage™ Full Face Mask
• Mirage™ Full Face Mask Series 2
• Ultra Mirage™ Full Face Mask.
To select the appropriate setting for your mask, see “Settings for Mask Types”
on page 23.
