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Important
• Never hold the whole device under running water
to clean it.
• When cleaning, ensure that any residue is removed
and dry all parts carefully.
• Never use any substances for cleaning that could
potentially be dangerous if they came into con-
tact with the skin or mucous membranes, or if they
were swallowed or inhaled.
Disinfection
Please carefully observe the points below when dis-
infecting your atomiser and accessories. We recom-
mend disinfecting the individual parts on a daily ba-
sis after the last usage as a minimum measure.
You can disinfect the IH 40 and its accessories in
two ways: using 70% ethyl alcohol or boiling water.
First, clean the atomiser and accessories as de-
scribed in the “Cleaning” section. Then continue with
the disinfection.
• Drop a few drops of ethyl alcohol onto the ultra-
sonic transducer and leave this to work for 10 min-
utes.
• Place the used accessory parts in ethyl alcohol for
10 minutes or use an alcohol-based disinfection
spray.
• Then clean all the parts again under running water.
Disinfection with boiling water
Important
The facial masks and the hose must not be sub-
merged in hot water!
• We recommend disinfecting the masks and hose
using commercially available alcohol-based disin-
fectant.
Note
• The mouthpiece can be disinfected in boiling water
for 10 minutes.
• Avoid touching the hot base of the pan in this
case.
• You can also disinfect the mouthpiece using a
commercially available vaporiser. For more infor-
mation, please see the instructions for use of the
vaporiser manufacturer.
Drying
• Dry the parts carefully using a soft cloth.
• Place the individual parts on a clean, dry and ab-
sorbent surface and leave them to dry completely
(at least 4 hours).
Note
Please ensure that the parts are completely dried after
cleaning and disinfection before they are used again
or stored; otherwise the risk of bacterial growth is in-
creased.
Put the parts together again if these are completely
dry and place the parts in a dry, sealed container.
Durability of materials
• The following point should be observed when se-
lecting the cleaning product or disinfectant: only
use a mild cleaning product or disinfectant in the
concentration and volume prescribed by the man-
ufacturer.
• As with any plastic parts, atomisers and their ac-
cessories are affected by a certain amount of wear
and tear when used and hygienically prepared on a
frequent basis. Over time, this can lead to a change
in the aerosol, which can have a negative effect on
the efficiency of the therapy.
We therefore recommend that you replace the ac-
cessories after no more than a year.
Storage
• Do not store in a room with a high level of dampness
(such as a bathroom) and do not transport with any
damp items.
• When storing and transporting, protect from pro-
longed direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting
Problem/
question
Possible cause/remedy
The atom-
iser does not
produce any
aerosol or pro-
duces too little
aerosol.
1. No water in the water tank.
2. Insufficient amount of medication
in the atomiser.
3. Do not hold the atomiser vertically.
4. Unsuitable medication fluid filled
for nebulisation (e.g. too viscous –
viscosity must be less than 3).
The medication fluid should be pre-
scribed by the doctor.
The output is
too low.
Check whether the control dial for the
airflow is set correctly.
What medica-
tions are suit-
able for inhal-
ing?
Naturally, only your doctor can decide
which medication should be used for
treating your condition.
Please con-
sult your doctor in relation to this
matter.
With the IH 40 you can nebulise
medications with a viscosity of less
than 3.
