Changing The Filter - Beurer IH 21 Instructions For Use Manual

Warning
• Do not use the nasal douche in combination with
other medication or essential oils.
Important
• The nasal douche should only be used with isotonic
saline solutions.
• Replace the nasal douche after a year.
The maximum volume of the nasal douche is 10 ml. If
you are unsure about the correct dilution of the saline
solution, please consult your doctor.
9. Using the nasal douche
To use the nasal douche correctly, proceed as follows:
1. Twist the cover [19] 90° anticlock-
wise and remove it in an upward
direction.
2. Lift the collection container [20]
out.
3. Fill the saline container [21] with
saline solution.
4. Place the collection container [20]
into the saline container [21].
5. Place the cover [19] on the saline
container [21]. Twist the cover [19]
in a clockwise direction until it
clicks firmly into place.
6. Connect the compressed air hose
[8] to the saline container [21] from
below.
7. Position the cover [19] carefully in-
side one of your nostrils. Breathe
through the nose.
8. Press the On/Off switch [2] on the
back of the nebuliser. To start the
application, place one finger over
the cover hole [22] on the container.
Note
During the application, breathe slowly
and evenly through the nose. Tilt your
head slightly in the opposite direction
to the nostril being treated so that the
saline solution can flow deep into the
nose.
9. To pause or stop the application,
take your finger off the cover hole
[22] on the saline container [21].
10. Once your nose feels clear again, you can stop
the application. The application should be
stopped at the latest once the maximum filling
quantity has been used.
10. Clean the device
For information about this, see "Cleaning and disinfec-
tion" on page 8.

7. Changing the filter

In normal operating conditions, the air filter must be
replaced after approx. 500 operating hours or one year.
Please check the air filter regularly (after 10-12 nebu-
lisation procedures).
If the filter is very contaminated or blocked, replace the
used filter. If the filter has become wet, it must also be
replaced with a new one.
Caution
• Do not try to clean and re-use the used filter!
• Only use original filters supplied by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, your nebuliser may become damaged or
effective therapy can no longer be guaranteed.
• Do not repair or maintain the air filter while it is in use.
• Never operate the device without a filter.
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To replace the filter, proceed as follows:
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Caution
• First switch off the unit and unplug it.
• Allow the unit to cool down.
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Remove filter cap [5] upwards.
Note
If the filter remains in the unit when the cap is removed,
remove the filter from the unit using tweezers or similar.
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