6. Device cleaning
a) Device cleaning
Cleaning is limited to external parts, using a non-abrasive sponge soaked with alcohol or with a
disinfecting product recommended by the manufacturer (Anios Surfa'safe Premium).
7. Important recommendations
Use of electricity
Before connecting the device to the mains, please check the device voltage and frequency (volts and Hz) and
your distribution network.
Warranty does not cover wrong connections.
Connect the device to an easily accessible plug, to allow a rapid disconnection from the mains.
PURENEB devices are designed to operate at altitudes less than or equal to 3 000 meters.
Do not open the device when connected to the mains (electrical shock hazard).
Caution: this medical device is directly connected to the electric power supply, do not use it in bath or under
the shower, do not immerse.
Keep this medical device away from any heat source.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device and must always be accessible.
Use
Keep this medical device out of the reach of children or animals (potential risks with the tubes and detachable
part of the nebulizing kit).
The device has to be installed and put into service according to the information supplied with the attached
documents.
Store properly the electric cord and tubes after each use.
An animal can eat the electric cord. Check carefully the conditions of the equipment before use.
This device is to be used either in health care establishment or at home.
Do not use the device outdoors, near a heat source or near a waterhole (bathtub, sink...).
Make sure the device is not exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
After use, disconnect the device from the mains.
If the compressor with the nebulizing kit is too noisy, do not hesitate to contact your local supplier.
Fragile medical device, to be manipulated with care.
Before connecting the device to the electric power supply, make sure that the nebulizing kit is connected to
the unit in order to avoid an abnormal noise. (Compressor powered without its nebulizing kit is noisier).
No special knowledge or training is required to use PURENEB devices.
Do not touch the device for more than 1 minute during use.
Carefully keep these instructions for use booklet as it provides necessary information for the good use of the
equipment.
The patient is an intended operator. He can use all functions of the device safely.
If necessary, contact the manufacturer if you need help to set up, use or maintain the medical device, and to
report any unexpected operation or event.
Remarks regarding aerosoltherapy
Do not exceed 6 ml medicine in the nebulizing kit.
Do not exceed the mark "full" printed on the nebulizing kit.
If necessary clean the jets of the nebulizer with hot water, without using any metal wire.
Any modification of jets dimensions has a bad effect on particle size and therapeutic aerosols efficiency.
Each nebulizing kit is intended for a single patient.
Aerosols treatment can be done on medical prescription only and within the prescribed doses.
Side effects: for corticoids, it is better to use a mouth piece. Otherwise, if the mask is used, it is recommended
to rinse one's face and/or mouth after the session. Refer to the medicine instructions for use.
Side effects: a risk of allergy of the body parts in contact with the mask or mouth piece can appear.
Performances supplied by the manufacturer may not apply to drugs in suspension or in very viscous form. In
that case, it is necessary to check with the drug supplier.
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