Beurer IH 20 Instrucciones Para El Uso página 14

5. Initial use
Setup
Remove the unit from the packaging. Place it on a
flat surface.
Ensure that the ventilation slits are free.
Push the lid [2] backwards to access the accessory
parts.
Before using the unit for the first time
Note
• The atomiser and accessories must be cleaned and
disinfected before they are used for the first time. For
information about this, see "Cleaning and disinfec-
tion" on page 15.
• Attach the compressed-air hose [8] at the bottom of
the medicine container [11].
• Connect the other end of the hose [8] to the hose
connector [6] on the nebuliser by lightly turning it.
Mains connection
Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on
the type plate.
• Insert the mains cable plug [1] into a suitable socket.
• Push the plug completely into the mains socket.
Note
• Ensure that there is a socket near to where the unit
will stand.
• Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can
trip over it.
• To disconnect the nebuliser from the mains after use,
first switch off the device and then remove the plug
from the socket.
6. Operation
Caution
• For hygiene reasons, the atomiser [9] and the ac-
cessories must be cleaned after each treatment and
disinfected after the last treatment of the day.
• If several different medicines are to be inhaled in suc-
cession during therapeutic use, the atomiser [9] must
be rinsed under warm tap water after each use. For
information about this, see "Cleaning and disinfec-
tion" on page 15.
• Follow the instructions for changing the filter con-
tained in these instructions.
• Before each use, check that the hose connections
on the nebuliser [6] and the atomiser [9] are tight.
• Before use, check that the device is functioning cor-
rectly. To do this, switch on the nebuliser (including
the connected atomiser, but without any medication)
for a short time. If the atomiser [9] expels air, the
device is functioning correctly.
1. Inserting the nozzle attachment
• To open the atomiser [9], twist the upper section anti-
clockwise against the medicine container [11]. Place
the nozzle attachment [10] in the medicine container
[11].
2. Filling the atomiser
• Pour an isotonic saline solution or
the medicine directly into the medi-
cine container [11]. Do not overfill!
The maximum recommended fill
level is 6 ml !
• Use medication only on the advice
of a physician, and check the ap-
propriate inhalation duration and
quantity for your needs.
• If the required volume of medication is less than 2 ml,
top up this quantity to at least 4 ml using an isotonic
saline solution. Viscous medicines may also require
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