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cautions / cleaning procedures / modes of medication delivery
• Keep your eyes away from the output of
medication mist.
• Change the water after each use.
• The maximum capacity of the medicine cup is 8
ml. and should not be overfilled.
• Dilute dense medications or medication volumes
2 ml. or less with distilled water or saline solution to
obtain a volume of at least 4 ml.
• Do not use this unit while operating a vehicle.
• If any discomfort or abnormality occurs, stop using
the unit immediately.
Storage Cautions
• Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high tem
perature or humidity.
• Keep the unit out of reach of small children.
• Always keep the unit unplugged while not in use.
Cleaning Cautions
• Check the medication cup, air filter, masks, gasket,
extension tube, mouth and nasal pieces and air
filter before each use. Dirty or worn parts should be
replaced.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. It may damage
the unit.
• Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
• Clean all necessary parts after each use as
instructed in this user's guide.
Battery Cautions
• Do not use the battery with equipment other than
your Drive Ultrasonic Nebulizer, or attempt
to modify it for other uses.
• Do not store the battery in direct sunlight, high
temperature or high humidity.
• Avoid placing the battery on metal or wet surfaces
or inside a metal box. This may short-circuit the
battery's positive and negative contact causing the
battery to heat up or explode.
Cleaning Procedures
It is important to clean your Nebulizer before the first
time it is used and after each use. Remember:
Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet and
never immerse the unit in water.
Cleaning the parts:
The mouth piece, nasal piece, gasket,
masks,extension tube, cover, medicine cap, air
filter cover, air filter, and fan should be cleaned
with a mild detergent or commercially available disinfec-
tant. (Use a non-metal tool to carefully remove the air
filter cover, air filter and fan.) Thoroughly rinse each part
and allow to completely air dry before using.
Cleaning the main body: The main body should be
cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with a non-abrasive
cleanser and water.
Five modes of medication delivery:
Mouth piece
Connect mouthpiece
to the cover.
Extension tube
with adult mask
Connect one end of the
extension tube to the
adult mask. Connect
the other end to the
cover.
Extension tube with
child mask
Connect one end of the
extension tube to the
child mask. Connect
the other end to the
cover.
Nasal piece
Connect nasal piece to
the cover.
operation / AC adapter - battery pack
Operating Your Nebulizer
Follow the previous cleaning instructions prior
to using your Nebulizer for the first time or
after it has been stored for an extended period.
Remember: Always unplug the Nebulizer and
turn off the switch at the bottom before cleaning
and filling and after each use.
To fill the water reservoir,
1. Remove the cover by pulling
straight up, Fig. 1.
Remove the medicine cup
if applicable.
Fig .1
2. Select either tap or distilled
water* that has a temperature
range of 68ºF – 86ºF
(20ºC – 30ºC), Fig. 2
*Distilled water is preferred.
Fig .2
3. Fill the water reservoir with
tap or distilled water to the
Fill indicated level (between the
Lines
2 lines located inside the
water reservoir), Fig. 3.
Fig .3
Remember: Do not use solutions other than
water in the reservoir. It may damage the
transducer — Fill to the correct level.
NOTE:
• The use of cool water (below 68ºF or 20ºC)
will result in a lower rate of nebulization.
• The use of warm water (above 86ºF or
30ºC) will result in a higher rate of nebulization.
To fill the medicine cup,
1. Place the medicine cup inside the water
reservoir.
2. Pour the medicine directly into the medicine
cup.
3. Replace the cover.
Remember:
• The maximum capacity of the medicine
cup is 8 ml. and should not be overfilled.
• Dilute dense medications or medication
volumes 2 ml. or less with distilled water or
saline solution to obtain a volume of at least
4 ml.
• Only use medications under the instructions
of your physician.
Using the AC adapter or battery pack
Your Nebulizer operates by use of the AC
adapter or battery pack, both included with
your Nebulizer.
Using the AC adapter
1) Insert the adapter plug into
the unit's AC port, Fig 4.
2) Plug the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
AC port
(bottom of unit)
Fig .4
NOTE: It is not necessary to install the battery pack
when using AC voltage. However, you may wish to
install the batterypack for stability and storage purposes.
Using the battery pack
Your Ultrasonic Nebulizer can operate with the use of
a rechargeable battery when AC power is not available.
The life of the battery is approximately 2 years.
However, battery life will vary depending on usage,
storage and charging conditions.
1) Install the battery pack by
sliding it into the bottom
right side of the Nebulizer,
Fig. 5.
2) Flip the switch at the bottom
to the "OFF/CHARGE" position.
Fig .5
3) Connect the adapter plug
to the unit as described
above, "Using the AC adapter".
4) To charge the battery, plug the adapter into a
standard AC outlet, based on the following:
Charging Time
1st Time use: 24 hours
Thereafter: 4-12 hours
5) Unplug the adapter after the battery is
fully charged.
IMPORTANT:
• For first time use or after storing the battery for
a period of time, charge the battery at least
24 hours. Thereafter, it is only necessary to
charge 4 to 12 hours depending on the length
of usage.
• A fully charged battery will last for 20-30
minutes of continuous use.
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