Adjusting Pressure on ResMed CPAP B

The ResMed "CPAP B" is my 2nd machine. Every 6 years I'm allowed a new one. I would like to know how to change the pressure setting. It's a simple machine, with no gauges or screens for information, and is simply named "CPAP B". I saw a posting on 8/12/09 from THEWILK, but no one really responded with the correct info. ApneaBoard.com doesn't have the manual listed on their sight. Someone please help.

The ResMed S6 Lightweight manual at the apnea board may get you close..I think you will need a manometer though.
You can still request the S6 Lightweight manual. Apparently the CPAP B was based on early S6 model.

Wulfman (one of our forum members) may have a copy of that old manual in his archives. The links at the post you did find with no answer used to work but they don't work know. viewtopic/t44208/SULLIVAN-RESMED-CPAP-B.html
Maybe Wulfman will stop by the forum tonight and offer further ideas.

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ResMed cpap S6

1. machine must be shut off
2. press START and TIMER 20 MINUTES buttons at the same time
3. switch on machine using master switch at the backside of the machine
4. using TIMER 5 MINUTES and TIMER 10 MINUTES buttons increase or decrease pressure (pressure setting is shown on display at reverse side of machine)
5. complete setting by pushing STOP button once
6. now the machine is set to the new pressure and will remember that when being shut off on switched on again

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To adjust the treatment or start pressure, you will need a reference manometer with a sensor tube and a standard Luer taper fitting.

The Hour Meter on the underside of the flow generator will display the treatment pressure while in pressure setting mode. However, a manometer should be used when accurate pressure setting required. If not using a manometer, disregard #3 and attach the hose and mask to the CPAP.

1. Assemble the flow generator as the patient would normal use it, but do not connect the mask system. Ensure that SmartStart is disabled (Elite model only).

2. Turn on the flow generator to allow the unit to warm up. If the motor does not start running, press the START button to start the flow. Let the flow generator warm up for 15 minutes.

3. Remove the plug from one of the access ports on the mask and attach the Luer taper end of the sensor tube. Attach the other end of the sensor tube to the manometer.


Setting the Treatment Pressure

1. Press the STOP button and turn the flow generator off.

2. Connect the mask system to the air tubing.

3. Hold down the START and “20” buttons while you turn on the main power switch at the rear of the flow generator. Hold the buttons down until the START and “20” buttons illuminate.

4. Block the opening of the mask with the palm of your hand. (Do not block the mask exhalation vent.)

5. Read the pressure on the manometer. Use the “5” button to decrease pressure and the “10” button to increase pressure.

6. Press the Stop button to revert to normal operating mode.