Home Sleep
T
est
User Manual
For
help
at
any
time, call
1
-8
77
-
753-3776. Also,
please
visit
www
.novasom.com
to watch our video.
One
Night
T
est
Before
You
Begin
Before You Begin
The AccuSom™ unit:
•
cannot be used on babies or kids
•
only records breathing sounds, blood oxygen, and breathing effort
•
has no alarms
and
should not
be
used as
monitor
•
should not be used in a noisy place
•
cannot be used with your CPAP or home oxygen machines
•
should not be used with an extension cord
•
should be used away from all liquids
•
should be used in operating temperature: 32-104 degrees
Charging
:
The unit is charged when you get it. If you wait
longer
than 3 days to start your test,
you must charge the unit. Do not use the unit while it is
charging.
Descriptions & Restrictions
The AccuSom Home Sleep Test is:
−
a medical device used to
determine if you have
sleep
apnea.
− a prescription unit, and therefore Federal Law limit this unit fo r sale
or use by a doctor, or as
pr
escribed
by, a
doctor.
Contraindications:
There are no contraindications for the AccuSom.
Symbols:
Battery
Output Voltage
Waste of
Electronic
and Elecrtronic Equipment
Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic
Radiation
REF
Catalogue Number
Consult Accompanying
Documents
Manufacturer
Serial Number
SN
Class II Equipment
Power On/Off
Type BF Applied Part
CLASS
II
2
System
Components
AccuSom™
Put test device on your arm with
strap
Power Charger
Used to charge unit and send test data
Chest Sensor
Put around your chest to tell us your
breathing effort
Finger Sensor
Put on your finger to tell us your
oxygen
levels in the blood and heart rate
Breath Sensor
Placed under the nose to tell us your airflow
and snoring
Chest Sensor
Connector
Chest
Sensor
Indicator
Status Light
Finger Sensor Connector
Finger Sensor
Indicator
Power ON/OFF
Breath Sensor
Indicator
Breath Sensor
Connector
(on
bottom
of
device)
3
STEP 1:
Chest Sensor (CS)
1A.
S n a p black
clips
under the breasts. The
tube can be worn
under
or
over a thin night shirt.
1C.
Connect CS to the
hole on the
top
of the
device.
1B.
Push black
button and pull
clear
tubing to
adjust.
STEP 2:
Finger Sensor (FS)
2A. T a k e o f f
all dark nail
polish before connecting sensor to
pointing finger.
If the FS is too tight
or loose, you can wear it on any
finger but not on your thumb.
2B.
Connect sensor to
the port on the
top
of
the
device.
4
STEP 3:
Breath
Sensor (BS)
3A.
• Place the BS under your nose (as pictured) with the
two round
humps under your nose. The BS is in
place correctly when the single large hole is on the
right side of your face.
•
Tighten the slide ring upwards under your chin.
•
To keep the BS in place, use the tape in the box.
3B. Connect sensor to the
port on the bottom of
the device.
STEP 4:
Turning
on
Unit
4A.
• Press the ON/OFF button hard for 2 seconds and then let go.
• You will see flashing lights until each sensor is put correctly in place.
• When all lights are GREEN, you are ready. The device will say “System is now
r
ecor
ding”.
• If there is a problem, the voice alert will say “check sensor”, and one or more
lights on the device will flash yellow, telling you which one is the
problem.
•
You may go to sleep once
the device is connected to
your arm.
System
is now
recor
ding.
5
STEP 5: S e n d i n g
Test Data
&
Charging
the Unit
The morning AFTER testing, follow these steps in this exact order:
1. Undo all wires from the
device.
2. Plug charger into wall outlet, then connect charger to
device.
3. Device will say “Now Charging”. If not, push the on/off button hard
for 2 seconds and let
go.
4. Leave the device in this charging position for
30 minutes. During this time your data will
be sent
to us.
The AccuSom
will start charging the battery whenever the power cord is
connected.
While
charging, the orange
light above the
ON/OFF
switch will turn on. Once charging is done,
the orange
light
will turn off. All other lights will
be off when
charging.
STE
STEP 6:
Shipping
Steps
1. Place the AccuSom™ and all sensors
and
completed forms back in the
box.
2. Place the return label on the
box.
3. Call NovaSom or UPS to schedule a pick up.
6
What to do if…
You need to get out of bed?
Leave everything connected and the AccuSom on your arm. You can move
around and return to bed.
The voice alert says “Check Chest Sensor”?
Move
and
tighten the Chest
Sensor. It
should be placed just
below
the breasts.
The voice alert will say “Chest
Sensor
OK” and the Chest Sensor light will turn green.
This
may take about 30 seconds. If the light is still not green, squeeze the Chest
Sensor Belt tubing between two fingers. If the light still does not turn
gr
een, call us.
The voice alert says “Check Breath Sensor”?
Move the Breath
Sensor
so that it is resting just above your upper lip and is centered
below your nose. Make sure the side with the five small holes is facing your mouth.
The voice alert will say “Breath
Sensor
OK” and the Breath
Sensor
light will turn
green.
This
may take about 30 seconds. If the light still does not turn green, call us.
The voice alert says “Check Finger Sensor”?
Check to make sure the Finger
Sensor
is correctly in place on the fingertip and that
the cable is joined to the device and that you have
completely
removed any dark
nail polish. Once the Finger
Sensor
has
been
correctly moved, the Finger
Sensor
light
will turn green, and the voice alert will say “Finger
Sensor
OK”.
This
may take about
30 seconds. If the light still does not turn green, call us.
The Power Light is not lit?
Press
ON/OFF
button hard for 2 seconds and let go to turn device ON. If the
light still does not turn green, the
batter
y may be too low. Connect device
to charger and power ON device. If light still does not turn green, call us.
Help Line: 1-877-753-3776
7
AccuSom is manufactured and serviced
by:
For 24/7 Te s t i n g
Help
Call: 1-
877-753-3776
Calls for All
Other Questions
During Business
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm EST
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST
NovaSom,
Inc.
801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 108
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
www.novasom.com
AccuSom™ is a trademark of NovaSom, Inc. 2014
Form 14000 AccuSom 1 Night User Manual – Rev J (DCR: 11336)
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