ALLERSEARCH - THE AUSTRALIAN LEADER IN HOME NEBULISER SYSTEMS IN S T RUCT IO N S
NOMAD® NexGen Travel nebuliser system Product Code No. AE 650-043 Congratulations on your purchase of the Allersearch NOMAD® NexGen nebuliser pump. Our goal is to satisfy customers requirement by offering cutting-edge systems for treating of asthma. Carefully read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Use the unit only as described in this instruction manual. COMPONENT LIST: 1. Aerosol therapy unit 5. Air tube 1a. On-Off Switch 6.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 2. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3. COMPRESSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Mains operation 3.2 Operation with cigarette-lighter socket 3.3 Fitting the battery (OPTIONAL) 3.4 Operation with battery (OPTIONAL) 3.5 Battery recharge (OPTIONAL) page 2 page 2 4. NEBULISER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Jet Nebuliser Bowl 4.2 Instructions for aerosol therapy 4.3 Cleaning and disinfection 5. AIR FILTER 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 7. SPARE PARTS 8.
3. COMPRESSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 MAINS OPERATION For home use, plug the unit into an electrical socket via the power supply unit provided (2.) as shown in figure A. If using this unit overseas please ensure that an appropriate adaptor for the country of visit is purchased prior to departure. 2. 1e. The unit can be operated with the battery fitted; however, this does not charge the battery. For Battery Charging Instructions see section 3.5 A 3.
3. COMPRESSOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 BATTERY 4a. The battery is supplied discharged, in some instances there may be residual charge only. Immediately charge the battery as directed in section 3.5 Battery must be charged and fully discharged at least 5 times in order to condition the battery to ensure normal battery life. Failure to do this may shorten battery life and affect the performance of the device. The battery has a multicolour LED (4a.) indicating the battery charge level.
4. NEBULISER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 JET NEBULISER BOWL FAST TREATMENT Patients want the therapy session to be short. The Jet Nebuliser bowl supplied with NOMAD® NexGen is one of the quickest units in the market place. BIO-COMPATIBILITY NOMAD NexGen Jet nebuliser bowl and its accessories are manufactured from special materials to ensure wear resistance, non–toxicity and bio-compatibility (in conformity with Standard EN 30-993.
4. NEBULISER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR AEROSOL THERAPY Before each use, the nebuliser and accessories should be 10. cleaned according to the instructions in the section "4.3 9. Cleaning and disinfection". Single personal use of the nebuliser 8. and its accessories is recommended in order to avoid risk of cross infection. 1. Carefully wash your hands before commencing nebuliser 7c. therapy. 2. Open the nebuliser by turning the upper section (6c.) anti7b. clockwise. 2 1 3.
5. AIR FILTER The unit has an air inlet filter (1b.) which should be checked regularly and replaced when dirty or when its colour changes to ensure efficient compressor performance. Do not wash or re-use the old filter. Using the unit with a dirty filter may prevent it from working properly and result in damage that is not covered by the warranty. For spare filters contact your dealer or an authorised service centre.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Aerosol therapy unit Power: Absorption: Operating pressure (with nebuliser RF5): Max pressure: Compressor air output: Dynamic air flow: Sound level (at 1 m): Temporary use Manufactured to comply with Medical Directive: 93/42 EEC and STD. EN 60 601-1 Certificate of Suitability Dimensions (L)x(D)x(H) mm Jet Nebuliser Bowl Maximum fill: 8 ml Aerosol output: 0.33 ml/min Approx. Particle size (MMAD): 1.76 microns 12V DC 1.25A 0.65 bar approx. 2 bar approx 14 l/min approx 6.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SYMBOLS Alternating current Class II unit Power supply unit for home use BF-type unit Plug for very low safety voltage Important: check the operating instructions - - - Direct current 0051 Switch ON Switch OFF Very low voltage safety plug LATEX Medical CE mark ref. Dir. 93/42 EEC Do not use the unit when taking a bath or shower Latex Free Electromagnetic compatibility: NOMAD® NexGen has been designed to meet the current requirements for electromagnetic compatibility.
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