Sefam Néa CPAP User Guide

CPAP is the most effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The CPAP machine sits at your bedside and blows air at a low pressure through a mask that sits either over your nose or both your nose and mouth. The pressure is just enough to hold your airway open and stop it from collapsing as you sleep.

It’s essential to use CPAP every night to experience its full benefits.

This guide should be used alongside the manufacturer’s instructions below, which must be read in full.

Your Equipment

Your CPAP set contains; 

1. Sefam Néa CPAP machine.

2. Hose 

3. Mask 

4. Air filter 

5. Transformer and power cable 

6. Heated humidifier 

Setting up your CPAP Machine

Your Sefam Néa CPAP machine will arrive pre-programmed with your individual settings. Follow these steps to set it up:

• Connect up your AC power cable and plug into your socket  

• Connect the power cable to the power inlet on the back of the machine 

• The machine should display the home screen 

• Connect the hose to the air outlet on the side of the machine 

• Put on your mask with the head strap as per the mask instructions 

• To start the airflow, press the On/Off button on the touch screen at the top of the device 
  
  Key Features:

• The air pressure being delivered will be displayed on the screen and will adjust throughout the night based on your needs.

• The machine will start at a low pressure to help you drift off and gradually increase to the required level.

• If you wake up and need to reduce the pressure temporarily, press the Ramp button (triangle symbol) on the touch screen.

• To stop the airflow, press the On/Off button again

Using the humidifier

To use the humidifier, please follow these steps: 

1. Disconnect the machine from the power supply 

2. Remove the side panel by pressing the rectangular button on top of the machine  

3. Insert the heater plate into the base of the machine 

4. Open the humidifier chamber 

5. Fill the lower part of the chamber with water up to just below the MAX mark and close the humidifier chamber, pressing down until you hear a click. 

6. Attach the humidifier to the CPAP machine by pressing firmly into place above the heater plate until a click is heard. 

Important Notes:

• Do not exceed the MAX watermark 

• Use only room-temperature water. Do not use hot or chilled water 

• Do not add any products to the water in the chamber, such as essential oils 

Taking Care of a CPAP Machine

The CPAP Machine 

• Always place the machine on a firm and flat surface near the bedside that is clean and free from dust 

• Do not run the machine from in the bag. 

• Keep the machine clean by wiping it down with a damp cloth once per week 

• The air inlet has a filter to prevent dust from being drawn in through the machine. It can be accessed on the side of the machine and should be removed and cleaned by rinsing it under running water and leaving it to air dry before replacing it into position. Never run the machine without having the air filter in place. 

Your Mask 

• Your mask's seal should be cleaned every morning with gentle detergent and warm water then left to air dry. Do not leave to dry in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators. 

• The mask frame should be cleaned with the same method but on a weekly basis.  

• The mask head straps should be either hand washed or placed on a cool washing machine cycle once a week 

The Hose 

• The hose should be cleaned once a week by leaving it to soak in warm water and gentle detergent. Ensure the hose is fully dry before using. 

• If some water remains in the hose, it can be connected to the machine, leave the mask end on the floor on a towel and run the machine. This will blow dry the hose.

Frequently Asked Questions