Table of Contents Introduction....................4 Quick Start Guide..................5 Detailed Instructions for Use..............6 Care of the Device...................8 Precautions....................9 Troubleshooting..................10 Warranty....................11 Technical Description................12 Other Information...................14 Accessories....................15...
Introduction Welcome to the Aquilon Pro nebuliser system. Please read this user guide carefully to achieve the best therapy for your medical condition. Nebulisers treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD and bronchitis. They convert medication into fine mist for breathing deeply into the lungs for therapeutic effect.
Quick Start Guide If you are already generally familiar with nebuliser systems and their accessories, follow the quick start guide and you can be up and running straight away! 1. Plug compressor into mains outlet socket 2. Unscrew nebuliser top and dispense medication into base 3.
Detailed Instructions for Use 1. Plug Aquilon Pro compressor into the mains electrical outlet (wall socket). 2. Unscrew the nebuliser top and place base on a flat surface. 3. Check the insert is correctly located in the nebuliser base. 4. Dispense medication into nebuliser base.
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6. Connect facemask or mouthpiece to top of nebuliser. 7. Connect tubing to nozzle on base of nebuliser. 8. Connect other end of tubing to nozzle on Aquilon Pro compressor. 9. Position facemask on face or hold mouthpiece to mouth. 10.
Care of the Device After every nebuliser session, disconnect the tubing from the compressor, then wash, dry and store the nebuliser until the next session. The aquineb nebuliser may be cleaned effectively in a domestic dishwasher, and it is recommended to do this once a week. Once disassembled, its three parts should be put into a washing net such as used for washing tablets.
Precautions Do not block the cooling vents on the side of the compressor. Do not nebulise more frequently than advised by your clinician. Use only medication prescribed by your clinician. If therapy has little or no effect, refer to your clinician. Do not dispense more than 8 ml of medication into the aquineb.
Troubleshooting Nebuliser fails to operate Check the plug is correctly inserted into the mains outlet socket. If this does not solve the problem, then the equipment should be returned to the manufacturer or authorised service location for repair. Nebuliser is unexpectedly loud or produces an unfamiliar noise Disconnect from the power supply and shake gently to check for parts loose inside.
Warranty The Aquilon Pro is guaranteed for 3 years against defects arising as a result of manufacture or design. During this period, any breakdown attributable to design, manufacture or quality of components will be rectified at the manufacturer's sole discretion, at no cost to the customer.
This nebuliser complies with the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility specified in EN 60601-1-2. Interference exceeding the levels specified therein might adversely affect functioning. M AFP Medical Ltd, 15 Arches Business Centre, Mill Road, Rugby, CV21 1QW, GB...
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aquineb nebuliser Nebulisation rate 0.3 ml/min nominal Aerosol Output Rate 0.0959 ml/min Aerosol output 0.2992 ml Mass median aerodynamic 2.7 µm diameter Recommended driving-gas 4 l/min to 10 l/min at flow and pressure ranges 80 kPa to 400 kPa Cumulative size distribution of generated aerosols 0.50 5.00 50.00...
Other Information Environmental Protection When no longer used, this product should be disposed of in accordance with current local arrangements for Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The plastic patient accessories (facemasks, mouthpieces, tubing, aquineb nebuliser) should be recycled in accordance with local arrangements.
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