Mains Part - Beurer IH 55 Instructions For Use Manual

Troubleshooting
Problem/ Possible cause/remedy
question
The atomiser 1. Too little medication in the atomiser.
produces no
2. Atomiser not held vertically.
or too little
3. Unsuitable medication fluid added
aerosol.
for nebulisation (e.g. too viscous.
Viscosity must be less than 3).
The medication fluid should be pre-
scribed by the doctor.
The output is 1. The batteries are empty. Replace the
too low. batteries and try again.
2. There are air bubbles in the medica-
tion container, which are preventing
continuous contact with the mesh.
Please check this and remove any
air bubbles.
3. Particles on the mesh are hindering
output. In such cases, you can re-
move the dirt by pouring in 2–3 drops
of vinegar mixed with 3–6 ml of wa-
ter and nebulising the entire mixture.
Please do not inhale this mist and
remember to clean and disinfect the
medication container afterwards (see
page 17).
Alternatively, you can use the de-
vice's self-cleaning function.
If the output is still not improved, re-
place the medication container with
mesh atomiser.
4. The mesh is worn.
What medica- Naturally, only your doctor can decide
tions are suit- which medication should be used for
able for inhal- treating your condition. Please con-
ing? sult your doctor in relation to this
matter.
With the IH 55 you can nebulise
medications with a viscosity of less
than 3.
Medications containing oil (particular-
ly essential oils) should not be used,
as these attack the material of the
medication container, which can lead
to faults.
Problem/ Possible cause/remedy
question
There is inha- This is normal and is necessary for
lation solution technical reasons. Stop the inhala-
residue in the tion as soon as the atomiser starts to
atomiser. make a notably different sound or the
device switches off automatically due
to a lack of inhalant.
What should 1. On infants, the mask should cover
be taken into the nose and mouth to ensure effec-
account when tive inhalation.
using the de- 2. On children, the mask should also
vice with in- cover both the nose and mouth. It is
fants and chil- not a good idea to carry out nebulisa-
dren? tion on someone who is sleeping, as
in this case not enough of the medi-
cation will reach the lungs.
Note: Inhalation should only be car-
ried out under the supervision of an
adult and with their assistance and
the child should not be left alone.
Inhalation us- This is necessary for technical rea-
ing the mask sons. You breathe less medication per
takes longer. breath through the holes of the mask
than via the mouthpiece. The aerosol
is mixed with ambient air via the holes.
Does everyone Yes, this is absolutely essential for hy-
need their own giene reasons.
accessories?

9. Mains part

Important
• The device must only be used with the mains part de-
scribed here.
• Ensure that the power supply socket does not come
into contact with any liquids.
• Should you require an adapter or extension lead, this
must meet the applicable safety requirements. The pow-
er limit and the maximum output specified on the adapt-
er must not be exceeded.
• Always unplug the mains part from the mains sock-
et after use.
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