AIM User Manual
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Issue A
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Easy to use and hygienic.
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Disposable MDI and DPI inhaler simulator mouthpieces
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Clear sounds for audio feedback
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Device guides the user through use.
G
ETTING THE
V
ITALOGRAPH
AIM R
EADY
F
OR
U
SE
1. Remove the battery door from the rear of the unit. Fit four AAA
1.5V batteries, and replace the battery door.
2.
Attach the dual silicone tubing (see Figure 1), to the port on the
side of the AIM.
P
OWER
M
ANAGEMENT IN THE
V
ITALOGRAPH
AIM
The AIM operates with 4 AAA 1.5V disposable batteries. If the battery
light (See Figure 2) comes on the batteries need to be replaced.
Replace the batteries by removing the battery door on the underside of
the device.
Note: Dispose of used batteries safely.
O
PERATING THE
V
ITALOGRAPH
AIM
1. Connect a new MDI or DPI inhaler simulator mouthpiece to the
device via the silicone tubing.
Note: The inhaler simulators are single patient use.
2. If an MDI inhaler simulator mouthpiece is being used insert the
placebo.
Note: If a placebo is not fitted then flow measurements will not be
correct.
3. Press the power button and select the inhaler simulator option
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DPI simulator
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MDI simulator
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Spacer simulator
4. Instruct the test subject to breath fully out, but not through the
inhaler simulator.
