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•Do not replace the power lead of this device. In case of a power lead damage, contact a technical
service center authorized by the manufacturer for its replacement.
•The power supply cord should always be fully unwound in order to prevent dangerous overheating.
•Before performing any maintenance or cleaning operation, turn off the device and disconnect the
plug from the main supply.
•Only use the medication prescribed for you by your doctor and follow your doctor's instructions
with regard to dosage, duration and frequency of the therapy.
•Depending on the pathology, only use the treatment that is recommended by your doctor.
•Only use the nose piece if expressly indicated by your doctor, paying special attention NEVER to
introduce the bifurcations into the nose, but only positioning them as close as possible.
•Check in the medicine instruction leaflet for possible contraindications for use with common
aerosol therapy systems.
•Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnection device.
•For greater hygienic safety, do not use the same accessories for more than one person.
•Never bend the nebulizer over 60°.
•Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields such as mobile telephones or radio
installations. Keep a minimum distance of 3.3 m from such devices when using this device.
•The product contains a rechargeable battery covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed of as regular municipal waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries.
Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised; some parts are small enough to be
swallowed. Be aware of the risk of strangulation in case this device is supplied with cables or
tubes.
Use of this device is not intended as a substitute for a consultation with your doctor.
3. Preparation and Usage of this Device
Prior to using the device for the first time, we recommend cleaning it as described in the section
«Cleaning and Disinfecting».
1. Ensure the battery is charged. The blue battery level indicator (4) shows the battery level of the
device. We recommend charging the battery completely every 3 months to ensure maximum
performance.
−Orange power indicator (3) flashes: Battery is empty. Plug the device into the power socket
and wait 5 minutes before switching it on.
−The blue battery level indicator (4) flashes while charging the battery.
2. Assemble the nebulizer kit (17). Ensure that all parts are complete.
3. Fill the nebulizer with the inhalation solution as per your doctor’s instructions. Ensure that you do
not exceed the maximum level.
4. Connect one end of the air hose (9) to the dedicated outlet at the bottom of the nebulizer AQ and
the other end to the air outlet (7) on the device.
5. Start the nebulization by pressing the ON/OFF button (2); the power indicator (3) will light up
orange.
6. Place the mouthpiece (10) in the mouth or fit one of the face masks over mouth and nose.
−The mouthpiece gives you a better drug delivery to the lungs.
−Choose between adult (12) or child face mask (13) and make sure that it encloses the mouth
and nose area completely.
−Use all accessories including the nose piece (11) as prescribed by your doctor.
7. During inhalation, sit upright and relaxed at a table and not in an armchair, in order to avoid
compressing your respiratory airways and impairing the treatment effectiveness. Do not lie down
while inhaling. Stop inhalation if you feel unwell.
8. After completing the inhalation period recommended by your doctor, press the ON/OFF button (2)
to turn off the device.
