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Instructions for Use

aerosonic

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Inhaling with ultrasonic 

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Summary of Contents for Aerosonic Travel

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use aerosonic Inhaling with ultrasonic travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 1 ...

Page 2: ... Cone insert Aerosol flow switch Base unit Water level display Aerosol flow display ON OFF switch Operating and recharging display Dome Mouthpiece Tubing Mask for children and adults Rechargeable battery pack optional Vehicle power supply unit optional Power supply unit travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 2 ...

Page 3: ...information 6 Starting the unit 8 Cleaning 17 Fault diagnosis 19 Rechargeable battery pack 20 Spare parts optional 22 User sets 22 Technical data 23 Guarantee 24 Service information 24 Table of Contents 3 travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 3 ...

Page 4: ... offers the following benefits universal use optimal penetration into the lungs high nebuliser performance and short inhalation time good utilization of medicine and precision of medicine delivery simple and safe to use easy to clean low noise during operation modern design light to carry The aerosonic travel is an ultrasonic nebuliser for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asth ma COPD...

Page 5: ...escribed by your physician or respiratory therapist The unit can be run off the mains supply the op tional rechargeable battery pack or from a vehicle cigar lighter We recommend that you read the Instructions for Use carefully so that you familiarise yourself with the aerosonic travel ultrasonic nebuliser and can operate it correctly The unit is supplied with the following basic components Folgend...

Page 6: ...ter Do not use the unit or accessories when taking a bath If the unit falls into water then do not touch it under any circumstances Pull the plug out of the wall socket immediately Do not use the unit if any part of it is not func tioning correctly including the power cable or plug if it has been immersed in water or if it has fallen onto the floor Send the unit in for checking and possible repair...

Page 7: ...unit should not be left unattended if it is con nected to an electrical power supply Do not tilt or shake the unit during operation Do not remove the nebuliser cover during operation Always disconnect the unit from its power supply before cleaning or filling it and after each instance of use Do not use any additional units that are not recom mended by the manufacturer The unit must not be used con...

Page 8: ...cup if applicable 3 Check that the cone insert is sitting securely in the recess above the oscillator Filling of the water reservoir Starting the unit Do not touch the unit or power cable with wet hands Do not use any auxiliary units that are not recommended by the manufacturer travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 8 ...

Page 9: ...e middle of the markings on the water reservoir to ensure transmission of the acoustic waves from the oscillator via the water in the water reser voir to the medicine cup Caution Fill the water reservoir with water only Other fluids could damage or even destroy the ceramic oscillator Ensure that the correct quantity of water is used travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 9 ...

Page 10: ... Filling of the medicine cup Note The maximum volume of medicine that can be used with this unit is 6 ml This volume must not be exceeded Use only use those medicines that your physician has instructed you to use and in accordance with his instructions Do not use residues of medicines from earlier inhalations Never operate the unit if the water reservoir or medicine cup is empty travel seiten engl...

Page 11: ...of the nebuliser cover For inhalation for instance whilst lying down use the extension tube together with the mask Place the adapter for the mask on the dome of the nebuliser cover and then plug the noz zle of the mask into the adap ter travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 11 ...

Page 12: ...ug of the power supply unit into the socket on the underside of the nebuliser Fig 1 2 Then plug the power supply unit into a mains socket Caution The unit should not be left unattended if it is connected to an electrical power supply travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr Seite 12 ...

Page 13: ... flow rate LOW BATTERY POWER AIRFLOW Ensure that the water reser voir and medicine cup are correctly filled that the mouthpiece mask is cor rectly positioned and that the unit is standing on a flat dry surface Do not cover the ventilation slots when holding the unit in the hands Press the on off switch Fig 1 The unit will start auto matically at the highest aero sol flow rate The aerosol flow disp...

Page 14: ...ons breathe in again normally sev eral times Perform the inhalation therapy as instructed by your physician Note The nebuliser will start to oper ate at a lower output and the output will increase after a few minutes Ensure that the aerosol mist is kept well away from your eyes Turn off the unit immediately if you experience discomfort or if there are any unusual occurrences The unit must not be t...

Page 15: ...plug out of the mains socket then remove the 12 V plug of the power supply unit from the socket on the under side of the nebuliser 3 Allow the unit to cool down fully for a minimum of 20 30 minutes End of treatment Note The unit must never be operated for more than 20 minutes without interruption After switching off allow 30 minutes before switching the unit on again Fig 1 travel seiten engl 03 04...

Page 16: ...ation proce dure If you leave the water in the water reservoir then place a new medicine cup on the water reservoir Transport of the aerosonic travel If the cleaned and dried nebuliser cover is replaced on the unit after use then it can be transported with water in the water reservoir and the empty medicine cup on top No liquid will leak out of the unit 16 travel seiten engl 03 04 2003 15 59 Uhr S...

Page 17: ...y unit recharge able battery pack or vehicle power cable in water as it could damage them irrevers ibly Micro organisms require mois ture to grow It is therefore important that the unit and its individual parts be carefully dried after cleaning and dis infection The individual parts may be left to dry in the air or dried with a lint free cloth The individual parts should be laid out on a terry tow...

Page 18: ...loth that has been wetted with water and a cleaning agent that is not corrosive In medical practices All movable parts that come into contact with the patient or the aerosol must be replaced before the unit is used by a different patient The Travelset 1 or 2 see page 22 should be used for this The transfer water in the water reservoir must be removed and the container rinsed out with hot water and...

Page 19: ...y plugged into the nebuliser socket Check that the water reservoir has been filled to the level indicated If you are using a rechargeable battery pack for power supply then check that it is fully charged Also check that the battery pack has been cor rectly connected to the unit Check whether the medicine cup is damaged or if a number of cups are inserted at the same time Check whether the ceramic ...

Page 20: ... of the recharge able power pack Fig 1 The re charging process is indicated by the green operating lamp next to the power socket of the re chargeable battery pack A fully charged battery pack will supply the unit with enough power for 20 30 minutes of continuous operation Re charging of the battery pack Note the following when using the rechargeable battery pack Only use the battery pack in conjun...

Page 21: ...ly to the battery pack 3 Start the nebuliser as descri bed above If the operating lamp of the nebuliser changes colour from green to red this indicates that the battery pack has to be re charged 4 After using the unit shake out the remaining medicine and wa ter before removing the battery pack Fig 2 5 Remove the nebuliser from the battery pack by sliding it to the right and lifting it upwards Fig ...

Page 22: ...vehicles Order No 81400 Travelset 1 Mouthpiece Nebuliser cover with air filter Fan wheel with air filter cover 5 medicine cups Cone insert Order No 82180 Travelset 2 Mask for adults Mask for children Adapter Tubing Nebuliser cover with air filter Fan wheel with air filter cover 5 medicine cups Cone insert Order No 82190 The user sets spare parts and optional parts are available from your local dea...

Page 23: ...C 230 V 50Hz Power consumption approx 10 W Ultrasound frequency 2 5 MHz Nebuliser output 3 settings approx 0 2 0 7 ml min dependent on medicine density Particle size 3 5 µm MMAD Medicine volume Max 6 ml Operating time Maximum 20 minutes Dimensions 8 2 x 5 x 13 2 cm Weight approx 250 g MMD class IIa not to be used in explosive atmospheres Technical Data for the nebuliser with rechargeable battery p...

Page 24: ...unit is guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase Guarantee conditions Important service information The aerosonic travel nebuliser is an electrically operated unit It must not be used without super vision in potentially explosive atmospheres or in rooms with a high humidity Those using this unit must have an exact knowled ge of these Instructions for Use and must adhere to th...

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