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Continous Air Flow with mask removed
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Continous Air Flow with mask removed
My machine continues to blow air at full force after I remove my mask. The flow would stop after maybe 10 seconds in the past but now the only way to stop the flow is to turn the machine off.
I have the machine set to start when I put on the mask. I change the air filter every 30 days and all of the insides that I can inspect look clean. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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RE: Continous Air Flow with mask removed
Verify Smartstart is on and your machine starts by detecting breathing. When removing your mask, if the machine does not shut-down, try removing the hose from the mask to create a fully open circuit. If the machine will not shut down with air flowing directly from the tube, it may be a malfunction in the machine sensors, and you will either have to manually control the machine or discuss repair with your supplier.
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RE: Continous Air Flow with mask removed
Smartstart was on so I turned it off, ran the machine with the power switch, turned Smartstart back on and it worked three times. Will see if it continues. Thanks for the help.
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RE: Continous Air Flow with mask removed
Of course! Aside from my hammer, my favorite tool is to turn it off and turn it back on. I should have been on top of this one. Smile
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RE: Continous Air Flow with mask removed
Still working.
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RE: Continous Air Flow with mask removed
Gotta love it when things still work.

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RE: Continous Air Flow with mask removed
I don't use smartstart since I don't want my APAP starting while I am still adjusting my headset/mask.

Just before getting into bed, I  connect the hose to the mask.

When I am in bed, I reach over an push the "on" button on top of my ResMed AirSense 10 Autoset.

Then it is goodnight to the world.
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