Your Apria Sleep Therapy Quick Start Guide

Get Started

Reference your Apria Sleep Therapy User Guide or go to Apria.com/Sleep for more details.

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Setup Instructions

1. Step 1: Unpack Your Device

   Open the box and unpack your PAP machine, humidifier chamber, tubing, mask, power cord, and supplies.

   Image showing the contents of the PAP machine box: a PAP machine, humidifier chamber, tubing, mask, and power cord.

2. Step 2: Connect Power and Tubing

   Attach the power cord to the PAP machine. Next, attach the tubing to the PAP machine.

   Image of the ResMed AirSense 10 PAP machine with the power cord and tubing connected.

3. Step 3: Fill Humidifier

   Fill the humidifier with distilled water and insert the humidifier into the PAP machine.

   (It is recommended that you use distilled water. However, if you do not have distilled water on hand, bottled water can be used as a substitute for temporary use.)

   Image showing a humidifier chamber being filled with distilled water from a bottle.

4. Step 4: Position the Machine

   Place the PAP machine on a table next to your bed. The height of the table should be lower than your head.

   Image showing the PAP machine placed on a bedside table.

5. Step 5: Connect to Power Outlet

   Plug the power cord into an electric wall outlet.

6. Step 6: Fit Your Mask

   If your doctor prescribed a specific mask and size, follow the fitting instructions provided by the manufacturer. If you received a mask with multiple cushions, follow these instructions:

   There is a mask cushion currently attached to the frame of your mask. This size fits most patients. If your mask is leaking or feels uncomfortable, try removing the existing cushion and replacing it with a different size cushion. If you are between sizes, it is best to use the larger cushion. Use the Fitting Template (for nasal mask and full face mask) and/or the manufacturer's instructions included with your mask for help.

   Image displaying three types of masks: Nasal Mask, Nasal Pillow Mask, and Full Face Mask.

7. Step 7: Put on Your Mask

   Put on your mask.

8. Step 8: Attach Tubing to Machine

   Attach the tubing to the PAP machine.

9. Step 9: Attach Tubing to Mask

   Attach the tubing to your mask.

   (If using prescribed oxygen, consult pages 9 and 10 in your Apria Sleep Therapy User Guide.)

10. Step 10: Begin Therapy

    Lie down and take four deep breaths. The machine should start automatically. If you do not hear the machine start, press the Start/Stop button. Relax and begin to take slow breaths through your nose.

11. Step 11: Check for Air Leaks

    Small leaks are acceptable. If large leaks occur, consult your Apria Sleep Therapy User Guide.

12. Step 12: Setup Complete

    Your setup is complete. You are now ready to begin your PAP therapy!

13. Step 13: Cleaning and Maintenance

    Make sure to follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions provided and review the recommended supply replacement schedule.