20
5.2 Commissioning and setting the fresh air supply
Switch the AirOne Flex on by pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel. The function is signalled by a green operation indi-
cator lighting up. Inhalation of the mist is best checked on the top of the nebulising chamber cover.
5.2.1 Adjusting the fresh air supply on the breathing mask
Stepless closure of the fresh air supply on the breathing mask means that the nebulisation quantity and thus the efficiency can be
varied. However, this must be done only very carefully and at the same time observing the horse's behaviour.
The animal should show calm, even breaths. If the fresh air supply to the
breathing mask is closed completely too soon, the horse may panic. The horse must first learn inhalation (breathing) and therefore
the inhalation times vary depending on the horse and its state of health. The inhalation time period is 10 to max 20 minutes.
5.2.2 Meaning of the LED displays
5.2.2.1 Temperature LED lights up
If the "Temperature" indicator on the AirOne Flex's control panel lights up, the unit has switched off due to overheating of the con-
tact liquid. Allow the contact liquid to cool down for at least 10 minutes.
The warmer the contact medium, the sooner the unit switches off. The same also applies to extremely high outside temperatu-
res, in which case you should use a cooled contact medium.
5.2.2.2 Water level LED lights up
When the "Water level indicator" lights up on the AirOne Flex's control panel (membrane keypad), there is normally too little contact liquid in the nebulising chamber. Switch
off the unit, remove the nebulising chamber cover and nebuliser cup and replace the contact liquid. After switching on, treatment with the AirOne Flex can be continued. If
the control indicator continues to light up, this could also be due to deposits on the sensors in the nebulising chamber. Carefully remove the deposits with a soft brush and a
little vinegar-based cleaner.
If the unit still does not work after this, there is probably a technical defect and you must send it to the service centre for inspection.
5.3 Instructions for battery and charger
The battery in the AirOne Flex must be charged both before and after inhalation. If the device is not used for a prolonged period of time, you should
charge the battery every two to three months to increase the life of the battery pack and avoid deep discharge.
Caution!
To charge,
first
insert the plug of the charger supplied into the socket and then the plug of the power adapter into the charging socket on the back of the AirOne Flex.
The AirOne Flex cannot be switched on during the charging process. The charging time is approx. 2 to 3 hours, depending on the charge status of the battery. The charger's
LED changes its colour from permanent to flashing
yellow-orange
to
green
(fully charged). If the LED
flashes
green after connecting to the charging socket, please check
that the plug is inserted correctly as far as it will go, otherwise there is no connection and the battery will not be charged. In any case,
red
means that there is a
technical
fault
and says nothing about the state of charge.
If you pull the plug out of the charging socket after charging and immediately plug it in again, the charger will not show
green
(fully charged), but will initially flash
yellow-
orange
for a period of up to approx. 4 min. and then return to
green
. This is a normal process while the charger checks the state of charge.
See also the enclosed manufacturer's operating instructions
The charger can only charge the battery in a temperature range of 0 °C to + 40°C. If you are outside this temperature, this is signalled by a
white
flashing LED.
With a fully charged battery pack, you can provide inhalations for at least two 20-minute cycles, with a 10-minute break between cycles.
Caution!
Only use the original charger supplied with the AirOne Flex. Other chargers will inevitably damage the AirOne Flex. Failure to do so automatically voids the warranty.
This special charger must be used exclusively with the AirOne Flex and not with the previous-version AirOne battery. Similarly, the charger for the AirOne battery must not be
connected to the AirOne Flex. Both have a different output voltage and the units would be damaged.
For safety reasons, the battery has an automatic cut-off in the event of a possible overload. If such a case occurs, the AirOne Flex can no longer be switched on.
A reset
is performed by briefly plugging and unplugging the charging cable into / from the charging socket. The unit should now work again by pressing the
ON/OFF membrane button.
If this is not the case, there is a fault and the unit must be checked by a service centre.
6. Maintenance and care
6.1 Careful cleaning and disinfection
To ensure a sustained high level of treatment success, it is essential that the AirOne Flex is carefully cleaned and disinfected after each use. Commercially available washing-
up liquid is suitable for external cleaning. For disinfection, please use the disinfectant included with the AirOne. Follow the instructions for use on the disinfectant label.
Remove the exhalation valves on the breathing mask by turning them a quarter turn to the left (bayonet catch) and remove the nebulising chamber cover on the nebuliser.
Carefully spray all components, namely the mask, valves and nebulising chamber cover. Hang up the breathing tube and spray into the tube. Please observe the information
on exposure time on the disinfectant's instructions for use. The nebuliser cup can be used again after cleaning. However, it is recommended that the cup is replaced after 3
treatments. After the exposure time, rinse all parts with fresh water and leave to dry in a suitable place. Then reassemble all the parts and store them in the transport box pro-
vided. The AirOne Flex is thus perfectly prepared for the next use.
6.2 Important information about the contact liquid
Caution!
Long-term trouble-free operation is only guaranteed if the contact fluid supplied is used.
If other agents such as distilled or tap water are used as a contact medium,
the oscillator unit, the heart of the unit, will be
permanently damaged
and the unit will then have to be repaired and all warranty claims will be invalidated. The contact
agent is produced in the laboratory with a conductivity specially adapted to the AirOne Flex. If this is not or no longer correct, the water level indicator lights up.
Содержание 3211804
Страница 51: ...51...
