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4. Fill the bottom section of the nebulizer
with the medication prescribed by your
physician. Be sure that the cone is put Place cone inside
inside the bottom section.
and fill medication
5. Gently twist the top part clockwise to
re-assemble the nebulizer. Be sure the two sections fit well.
6. Attach one end of air tube to the base of the nebulizer.
7. Attach the other end of air tube to the air tube connector located on the back
of the compressor.
8. Attach mouth piece to the top section of nebulizer.
9. Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical outlet. Make sure at this
stage, the power switch is at “OFF” status.
10. Press power switch to begin your prescribed treatment.
Important:
The compressor motor has a thermal protector which will shut off the unit
before the unit is overheated. When the thermal protector shuts the unit off,
please:
a. Switch off the unit.
b. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
c. Wait 40 minutes for the motor to cool down before another treatment.
Make sure the air openings are not obstructed.
11. When treatment is finished, shut off the unit and unplug it from the electrical
outlet.
5. CLEANING
It is recommended that the nebulizer and mouthpiece are thoroughly cleaned
with hot water after each use and cleaned with a mild detergent after the last
treatment of the day. If your physician or respiratory therapist specifies a different
cleaning procedure, follow their instructions.
Rinsing (after each treatment)
1. Disconnect the air tube, nebulizer, and mouthpiece.
2. Gently twist the nebulizer to open it.
3. Rinse the nebulizer and mouthpiece with water.
4. Dry them with clean soft towel or let it air dry.
5. Reassemble the nebulizer when completely dry and put these parts in a dry,
sealed container.
Disinfections:
Please follow the following steps to disinfect your nebulizer unless otherwise
specified by your physician. It is suggested that the unit is disinfected after the
last treatment of the day.
1. Use one part white vinegar with three parts distilled water. Make sure mixed
solution is enough to submerge the nebulizer, mouthpiece.
2. Complete Rinsing Steps 1-3.
