ResMed Stellar 100 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Troubleshooting

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The device is powered by an external 
battery. 

Check if the AC power cord is properly 
connected to the device if you want to 
run from mains power.
Note: The alarm will be cleared 
automatically after one minute.

Power failure. The device stops delivering 
air pressure.

Remove the mask or the catheter mount 
from the tracheostomy tube until power 
is restored.

Power not connected or device is not 
switched on. 

Ensure the power cord is connected and 
press the switch at the back of the device 
once.

Ramp time is in use.

Wait for air pressure to build up.

Air filter is dirty.

Replace air filter.

Air tubing is kinked or punctured.

Straighten or replace tubing.

Air tubing is not connected properly.

Connect the air tubing firmly at both 
ends.

Mask and headgear not positioned 
correctly.

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

Plug(s) missing from access port(s) on 
mask.

Replace plug(s).

Pressure required for treatment may 
have changed.

See your clinician to adjust the pressure.

There is a large impedance (eg, 
antibacterial filter) in the air circuit.

Perfom the Learn Circuit function.

Humidifier control dial set too high, 
resulting in accumulation of water in the 
air tubing.

Turn humidifier control down and empty 
the water from the air tubing.

Pressure required for treatment may 
have changed.

Consult your clinician.

There is a change in the impedance in the 
circuit configuration.

Perform the Learn Circuit function.

SmartStart/Stop not on.

Consult your clinician.

Breath is not deep enough to trigger 
SmartStart.

Take a deep breath in and out through the 
mask.

There is excessive leak.

Adjust position of mask and headgear.

Plug(s) missing from port(s) on mask.

Replace plug(s).

Air tubing is not connected properly.

Connect firmly at both ends.

Air tubing is kinked or punctured.

Straighten or replace tubing.