Vangage snafu

NotthatBob · Post by **NotthatBob** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:00 pm

Check tube!!
Key if done

This is the message I get when I turn on my new Vangage. Hit the button, it turns on for about 1/2 second, turns off, and then I get that message.

They didn't give the manual when I picked it up, so I can't look there until I get it Monday. Any thoughts?

KHENAULT · Post by **KHENAULT** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:34 pm

Does your mask have a one-way valve that's stuck? Try taking the hose off, and see if it runs without the hose.

If it does, there's something plugging the hose/mask. If you still get the error, your machine is broken.

NotthatBob · Post by **NotthatBob** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:47 pm

This is with no mask or hose attached. I wanted to run it for some time before I started breathing the air...blow off the dust, so to speak. There may be some sort of auto start that I am missing. They gave me no training, so I am floundering on my own.

jimbassett · Post by **jimbassett** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:51 pm

Its probably shutting itself off cause there is no mask attached. Turn the switch alarm off for mask leaks. Or better yet put the hose on it and use the mask like its supposed to be used then see if it still shuts off. If so then you have a valid complaint. Good Luck jim

fire549 · Post by **fire549** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:42 pm

Mine does the same thing when no hose is attached. Nothing wrong with it.

NotthatBob · Post by **NotthatBob** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:05 am

I think I discovered my problem. The tech gave me the machine in auto mode. I am not ready for the learning curve of auto, and want cpap mode. Anyone know how to change the Vangage from auto to cpap?

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:27 am

Try these instructions. Be sure to write down every existing setting on paper before attempting to change anything.

You can download a .pdf file for the lower-end machines from this site, but they don't have the Elite or Vantage files there.

http://www.cpap-supply.com/Articles.asp?ID=130

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1. Accessing the Clinical Menu

Turn on the device and wait until the standby (RAMP/SETTLING) screen appears on the LCD.
At this stage you can adjust the ramp/settling time.

Press the DOWN and RIGHT keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to access the clinical menu.

2. Changing Options and Settings.

Press the LEFT (menu) key to access the SETTINGS menu screen.

Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the RESULTS, OPTIONS and SERVICING menu screens.

From a menu screen, use the LEFT (enter) key to access the parameters in that menu.

Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through menu parameters.

Use the LEFT key to view or change each parameter setting as required.

Press the RIGHT (exit) key until you return to the standby (RAMP/SETTLING) screen.

NotthatBob · Post by **NotthatBob** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:06 pm

Got the thing working...much in your debt, Slinky. Now I find that the Vantage makes a whistling noise and "ramps" up an down with each breath. EPR or whatever it's called, is off. Mask fitting shows "perfect"...it's not the mask whistling, but the fan or motor. This was not present with the Compact I was just using. Seems I remember some complaints about the whistling. Any thoughts?