Home Sleep Test User Manual

For help at any time, call

1-877-753-3776. Also, please visit

www.novasom.com to watch our video.

One Night Test

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 for sale

or use by a doctor, or as prescribed 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

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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)

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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.

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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 recording”.

• 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 recording.

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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.

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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.

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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 green, 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 battery 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

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AccuSom is manufactured and serviced by:

For 24/7 T est i n g Help Call: 1-877-753-3776

Calls for All Other Questions

During Business Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 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

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