Product View And Parts Identification; General Information; Warnings - Philips Willis the Whale Manual

Compressor nebulizer system
Willis the Whale
Nebulizer mouthpiece
ON/OFF
switch
Air inlet
for filter
Compressor
air openings
Carrying case
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Tucker the Turtle
pediatric mask
Medication
nebulizer cup
Compressor air outlet
Nebulizer tubing
Air filters
Instructions for use
Willis the Whale compressor nebulizer system
Important: Read these instructions carefully before using this device. If you have any
questions or problems with the product, please contact your healthcare provider or Philips
Respironics Customer Service at +1 724 387 4000.
CAUTION: Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician
or licensed healthcare professional.

General information

Intended use: Willis the Whale is an AC-powered air compressor nebulizer system intended
to provide a source of compressed air for medical purposes for use in home healthcare. It is
to be used with a pneumatic nebulizer to produce aerosol particles of medication for
respiratory therapy for both children and adults.
The user (patient) is the intended operator of the Willis the Whale compressor
nebulizer system.

WARNINGS

Use the device for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual as a
compressor nebulizer system for aerosol therapy. Follow your doctor's instructions. Any
other use constitutes improper use and may be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for any damage caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use or if the
unit is connected to electrical installations not complying with safety regulations.
• It is recommended to have a backup device (e.g. MDI or battery operated compressor)
for respiratory delivery in case a situation arises when your nebulizer cannot be used
(e.g. during a power outage or if your compressor becomes inoperable for any reason).
• If the device has been outside of the operating conditions, allow to come back to normal
operating specifications before use.
• Any liquid spilled on or inside the unit should be allowed to dry before operating.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Use the product in a clean environment; one that is free from dirt, dust, pet hair, etc.
Device should not be used around flammable substances, or in the presence of
a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
It is normal for the device to be warm to the touch when in use.
Do not stack the compressor with other equipment.
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