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Page 24Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy User ManualUsing the TranscendThe control panel of the Transcend has two pushbuttons that activate the blower andinitiate the pressure ramp feature. There are also two LED lights, including a green LEDfor indicating normal operational modes and a yellow LED for indicating fault conditions.The Transcend operational status is displayed by LED illumination states.When a power source is connected to the device the Transcend power-up LED flashsequence should initiate. Once the power-up LED flash sequence is complete the LEDlights will turn off. This sequence indicates that power is being supplied to the Transcendand that it has successfully entered Standby Mode. During therapy delivery, the LED lightsremain off to avoid disturbing the patient and/or bed partner.Note If the Transcend loses power while delivering therapy it will resume deliveringtherapy as soon as power is restored and you press the power button. The devicewill repeat the power-up LED flash sequence prior to the blower restarting.Standard user modesNormal operation consists of four modes:OffStandbyOnDryingWhen the device is not connected to a power source the device is off. Controlpanel LEDs are both off.When power is applied to the device it completes the power-up LED sequenceand enters Standby Mode. Standby Mode is also initiated by pressing thepower button when the device is in On Mode or if the mask is removed while inOn Mode. As long as power is supplied to the device it will remain in StandbyMode until On or Drying Mode is initiated.When in On Mode the blower is working and regulated device therapy pressureis being generated. The LED lights remain off. On Mode is initiated by pressingthe power button when the device is in Standby Mode and the mask is worn bythe patient.To initiate Drying Mode depress the Ramp button and press the Power buttonsimultaneously. When in Drying Mode the blower runs at a low speed for 30minutes. During Drying Mode the LED lights remain off and blower pressure isnot regulated to provide therapy.
Page 25Transcend Sleep Apnea Therapy User ManualStarting therapyThe Transcend control panel has twopushbuttons to activate the blower andthe pressure ramp feature. There arealso two LED lights, including a greenLED for indicating normal operationalmodes and a yellow LED that indicatesfault conditions.Ramp buttonGreen LEDPower buttonYellow LED1. Connect the Transcend to a power source and allow it to enter Standby Mode.2. Be sure your mask is fit firmly in place before initiating therapy.3. To initiate therapy press the Power button. Pressing the Power button whenTranscend is in Standby Mode will initiate On Mode. Air flow will begin as theblower delivers or ramps to prescribed therapy pressure.Using the ramp functionThe Ramp feature lets users acclimate to air flow by starting at a lower pressure andgradually increasing to the prescribed pressure setting as the user falls asleep. Theminimum ramp pressure and ramp time are set by the clinician. If the Ramp feature wasnot set for you by a clinician, this feature will not be available to you.To accelerate the rate of the pressure increase during Ramp, hold the Ramp button downuntil the device reaches a comfortable therapy pressure. When the Ramp button isreleased the device will continue in Ramp Mode until it reaches the prescribed therapypressure.1. Be sure the Transcend is in On Mode. If not, press the power button.2. Adjust your mask to eliminate mask leaks.3. Depress the Ramp button. The pressure will drop to the Ramp starting pressure asset by the clinician and will gradually increase over a preset length of time untilreaching the prescribed therapy pressure.Note Momentarily pressing the Ramp button during ramped pressure delivery will notaffect the pressure delivered. To stop the gradual pressure increase of the rampfunction, turn off the device by pressing the Power button. The next time theblower is turned on it will deliver the prescribed therapy pressure.Note In the event of power loss during ramp, the Transcend will resume at the fullprescribed pressure as soon as power is restored.
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