Getting set up with my CPAP machine

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:08 pm

Ay yi yi. Well, there is a humidifier manual and another manual. Each are about 50 pages long. Not sure where to start. I notice the mask is very sharp when I put it over my face and there is a lot of space for the air to get out.
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Krelvin » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:22 pm

Enchanter wrote:Ay yi yi. Well, there is a humidifier manual and another manual. Each are about 50 pages long. Not sure where to start.
You started this thread in the exact same place.......
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106437&start=0&st=0 ... w#p1010798

Have you done nothing with all the responses you got over the past couple days? Have you not tried to actually put it together yet?

You don't need to build the machine, you only need to put the two connections together, power and the hose. That shouldn't take more than a couple minutes, no manuals needed.

The mask might be harder, but if you get stuck, ask.
Current Settings PS 4.0 over 10.6-18.0 (cmH2O) - Resmed S9 VPAP Auto w/h5i Humidifier - Quattro Air FFM
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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:24 pm

Krelvin wrote:
Enchanter wrote:Ay yi yi. Well, there is a humidifier manual and another manual. Each are about 50 pages long. Not sure where to start.
You started this thread in the exact same place.......
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106437&start=0&st=0 ... w#p1010798

Have you done nothing with all the responses you got over the past couple days? Have you not tried to actually put it together yet?

You don't need to build the machine, you only need to put the two connections together, power and the hose. That shouldn't take more than a couple minutes, no manuals needed.

The mask might be harder, but if you get stuck, ask.

Well sorry, I freaked out. Now as far as the mask, it is very very sharp and there's too much space for the air to get out.
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Krelvin » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:26 pm

Enchanter wrote:Well sorry, I freaked out. Now as far as the mask, it is very very sharp and there's too much space for the air to get out.
Get the machine hooked up first.

Then deal with the mask.
Current Settings PS 4.0 over 10.6-18.0 (cmH2O) - Resmed S9 VPAP Auto w/h5i Humidifier - Quattro Air FFM
TNET Sleep Resource Pages - CPAP Machine Database
Put your equip in your Signature - SleepyHead v1.0.0-beta-1
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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:29 pm

Krelvin wrote:
Enchanter wrote:Well sorry, I freaked out. Now as far as the mask, it is very very sharp and there's too much space for the air to get out.
Get the machine hooked up first.

Then deal with the mask.
This is gonna sound stupid maybe but this is where I'm confused. Is the humidifer part of the machine or a different part? There is the Remaster and then there is a manual too that says humidifier.
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Krelvin » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:31 pm

Enchanter wrote:This is gonna sound stupid maybe but this is where I'm confused. Is the humidifer part of the machine or a different part? There is the Remaster and then there is a manual too that says humidifier.
The machine is already put together for you. The humidifier is attached to the blower.

There are ONLY 2 connections. Power and Hose. Make sure the dial is set to 0 and leave it there right now. When you have those two connections, turning the machine on should cause air to blow out the hose.
Current Settings PS 4.0 over 10.6-18.0 (cmH2O) - Resmed S9 VPAP Auto w/h5i Humidifier - Quattro Air FFM
TNET Sleep Resource Pages - CPAP Machine Database
Put your equip in your Signature - SleepyHead v1.0.0-beta-1
Kevin... alias Krelvin

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by postitnote » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:37 pm

Krelvin wrote:
Enchanter wrote:This is gonna sound stupid maybe but this is where I'm confused. Is the humidifer part of the machine or a different part? There is the Remaster and then there is a manual too that says humidifier.
The machine is already put together for you. The humidifier is attached to the blower.

There are ONLY 2 connections. Power and Hose. Make sure the dial is set to 0 and leave it there right now. When you have those two connections, turning the machine on should cause air to blow out the hose.
The top of the side with the humidifier opens (from the front). It has the clear water chamber in it. Don't worry about that for now.The hose goes on the hole that is just slightly smaller. The hose end is the female connection.

The manuals are not 50 pages long and I never even used them when I hooked this up at my house. I think they may be in several languages anyway.
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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:38 pm

Krelvin wrote:
Enchanter wrote:This is gonna sound stupid maybe but this is where I'm confused. Is the humidifer part of the machine or a different part? There is the Remaster and then there is a manual too that says humidifier.
The machine is already put together for you. The humidifier is attached to the blower.

There are ONLY 2 connections. Power and Hose. Make sure the dial is set to 0 and leave it there right now. When you have those two connections, turning the machine on should cause air to blow out the hose.
On the machine is a cord and the color is red at the end. Where would this be plugged into?
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by postitnote » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:43 pm

Enchanter wrote:
Krelvin wrote:
Enchanter wrote:This is gonna sound stupid maybe but this is where I'm confused. Is the humidifer part of the machine or a different part? There is the Remaster and then there is a manual too that says humidifier.
The machine is already put together for you. The humidifier is attached to the blower.

There are ONLY 2 connections. Power and Hose. Make sure the dial is set to 0 and leave it there right now. When you have those two connections, turning the machine on should cause air to blow out the hose.
On the machine is a cord and the color is red at the end. Where would this be plugged into?
I think that goes to the machine. Look for a small hole like a headphone type jack size. Check the back of the machine.
Morbius, are you bored?

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Krelvin » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:46 pm

Machine is different from my old m-series... brick is different but it looks like the humidier has a cable which plugs into the brick and the brick plugs into the machine.

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Current Settings PS 4.0 over 10.6-18.0 (cmH2O) - Resmed S9 VPAP Auto w/h5i Humidifier - Quattro Air FFM
TNET Sleep Resource Pages - CPAP Machine Database
Put your equip in your Signature - SleepyHead v1.0.0-beta-1
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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:53 pm

postitnote wrote:
Enchanter wrote:
Krelvin wrote:
Enchanter wrote:This is gonna sound stupid maybe but this is where I'm confused. Is the humidifer part of the machine or a different part? There is the Remaster and then there is a manual too that says humidifier.
The machine is already put together for you. The humidifier is attached to the blower.

There are ONLY 2 connections. Power and Hose. Make sure the dial is set to 0 and leave it there right now. When you have those two connections, turning the machine on should cause air to blow out the hose.
On the machine is a cord and the color is red at the end. Where would this be plugged into?
I think that goes to the machine. Look for a small hole like a headphone type jack size. Check the back of the machine.
So I'm plugging a cord on a machine onto a different spot on the machine? The problem is it feels so loose and can come out easily.
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by postitnote » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:57 pm

Enchanter wrote:
So I'm plugging a cord on a machine onto a different spot on the machine? The problem is it feels so loose and can come out easily.
Nothing should be loose. Is it the wider plug that feels loose? See if it turns upside down and try it. It should all fit tight. Push firmly!
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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by postitnote » Sat Jun 27, 2015 6:59 pm

The side with the dial on top is the humidifier.The red plug goes in the back of that one.
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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:05 pm

postitnote wrote:The side with the dial on top is the humidifier.The red plug goes in the back of that one.

So the left side is the ''dialer'' and the right side is the humidifier? Is that the whole machine other than the mask?
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching

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Re: Getting set up with my CPAP machine

Post by Enchanter » Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:13 pm

postitnote wrote:
Enchanter wrote:
So I'm plugging a cord on a machine onto a different spot on the machine? The problem is it feels so loose and can come out easily.
Nothing should be loose. Is it the wider plug that feels loose? See if it turns upside down and try it. It should all fit tight. Push firmly!

It's relatively loose. I'm plugging it on the humidifier side. It fits, but far from tight.
My Current Therapies
- CPAP + Humidifier
- Allergy Shots + nose Spray + Hepa Air Purifier
- Cardiovascular Exercise + Stretching