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7. Safety Precautions
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Always disconnect from electricity supply before undertaking any maintenance or cleaning.
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Never operate the unit where it may come into contact with water.
Should this happen, switch off at mains and unplug immediately.
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Never block air intake grills on the carrying case.
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Always keep electrical leads clear of heated surfaces.
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Position the unit on a clean surface. Do not place on carpet where fibres can be drawn into the
unit when in use.
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Avoid using in a room where people smoke.
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Store in a clean, dry, dust free environment at room temperature.
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Not suitable for use with flammable anaesthetic gases.
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Do not modify the equipment or its accessories in any way.
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Do not allow liquid to enter the mains input socket.
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Performance information provided is in accordance with EN 13544-1 and may not apply to drugs
in suspension or of high viscosity form as thre is a risk of particle size distribution curve being
altered. Please consult drug suppliers for further information.
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Accessories should not be shared, due to risk of infection.
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Not suitable for use in anaesthetic breathing systems or lung ventilator breathing systems.
Note: Refer to website for updates to IFU.
8. Troubleshooting
Problem
Air compressor will not
operate when switched on.
Nebuliser chamber bubbles
or produces little or no mist.
Time taken to nebulise
significantly increases.
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Action
If the green light in the mains switch is on, yet the motor does not
function, there is an internal fault. The machine should be returned
to the point of purchase or an authorised person for examination.
If the green light(s) on the switches are off:
1. Check mains lead is securely connected each end.
2. For machines with a 3 pin plug (UK) remove and check the fuse
in the plug. Fuse - 3.15AL 25mm long.
3. Check mains fuse in the control panel. Fuse - T1AL 20mm long.
4. Disconnect unit from electricity supply. Check mains fuse in
the mains inlet socket.
1. Check inlet filter. Replace if necessary.
2. Wash nebuliser chamber. Replace if problem still occurs.
3. Check driveline tubing is not kinked or leaking. Replace if
necessary.
4. Service compressor.