Miscellaneous - Medisana IN 500 Compact Manual

- An inhalation application should not exceed 20 minutes. Do not
leave the compressor on for a long period of time. This could
result in the compressor overheating or malfunctioning. After use,
wait at least 40 minutes for the device to cool down.
- Do not block the ventilation slots or the air filter on the com-
pressor.
3.3 After terminating the inhalation, switch off the device by pressing the ON /
OFF switch
Finish
Pour out the rest of the inhalant. Do not use it again. Clean the device
inhalation
immediately after each use (also refer to "4.1 Cleaning and maintenance").
- A larger amount of aerosol remains on the mucosa of the nasal
pharynx when using the mask resp. the nose adaptor than when
using the mouthpiece.
- Once you have used the mouthpiece for a certain time, several
drops of inhalant solution may gather in the attachment pipe.
However, this does not affect the operation and function of the
device. Wipe off the drops with a soft cloth after use.

4 Miscellaneous

4.1 Follow the below steps for cleaning and disinfection before first use, after
each use and if the device has not been used for a longish period of time
Cleaning and
(approx. 4 weeks).
maintenance
Cleaning
1. Make sure that the unit is switched off and the power plug is unplugged
from the outlet.
2. Remove the air tube
bulizer kit. Empty out any residue in the nebulizer tank. In order to help
reduce water pollution, do not dispose of the medication residue in the
waste water system. Wipe it up with tissues and dispose of the tissues
with non-recyclable waste.
3.
Rinse all parts of the nebulizer kit with warm water (approx. 40°C) and
some detergent. Afterwards rinse all parts with warm water (approx.
40°C without any detergent) again. The nebulizer parts now need to be
disinfected - please refer to the chapter "Disinfection".
4.
Clean the compressor case with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any
aggressive substances for cleaning, such as scouring cream or other
detergents, as these may damage the surfaces.
Disinfection
1. Before disinfecting the nebulizer parts, follow the steps under "Cleaning"
2.
To disinfect, you can use alcohol or other common alcohol-based dis-
infectant sprays. Make sure that no disinfectant residues are left behind
on the attachments to ensure safe inhalation when next used.
3.
Allow all parts to dry thoroughly for about 4 to 5 hours. Additionally the
nebulizer unit should be agitated several times to remove remaining
drops of water.
3 Operating / 4 Miscellaneous
WARNING
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