BV Medical Vib-Mesh HL100 User manual

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Instruction Manual
VIB-MESH NEBULIZER
■ Intended Use:
This device utilizes state-of-the-art
electrospray technology that sprays liquid
medication in aerosol form and delivers it
directly to the patient for breathing.
■ Intended User:
Adult and pediatric patients suffer from
asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) such as emphysema and
chronic bronchitis, or other respiratory
diseases that are characterized by
obstruction to air flow.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device
to sale by or on the order of a physician.
◆Thank you for purchasing this product. To ensure safe and correct use of
this product, please read the instruction manual carefully before using.
◆Please keep the instruction manual at a proper place for future reference.
◆This is a single patient device. Do not allow multiple patients to use the
same device.
Model HL100
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VIB-MESH NEBULIZER
Contents
•A nebulizer is a type of medical apparatus. Please follow a doctor’s
instructions on choosing the correct type, dose, and regimen of
medication.
•The nebulization characteristics of the unit differ by the properties
of medication. The nebulization rate may vary with using different
medicine.
◆IMPORTANT CAUTION:
As with any mechanical device, this product may become unusable
due to an electrical outage, battery depletion, or mechanical failure.
We recommend that you have spare batteries and a backup device
available to you.
Before Using
◆Safety Precautions·············································
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◆Product Features···············································
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◆Components·····················································
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◆Component Names and Functions·························
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Usage
◆How to assemble the nebulizer ·····························
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◆How to connect to the power supply·······················
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◆How to fill the medication·····································
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◆How to operate the nebulizer································
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Cleaning
◆How to clean after using······································
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◆How to replace the medication chamber ·················
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How to Carry
◆How to carry the nebulizer ···································
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Troubleshooting
◆Troubleshooting ················································
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Specifications
◆Specifications ···················································
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◆Technical data ··················································
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◆Accessories / Optional part ··································
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◆Note ·······························································
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◆Appendix A: EMC information·······························
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Safety Precautions
To ensure safe and correct use of this product, please read the instruction manual
carefully before using.
Warning
◆Please follow a doctor’s instructions on choosing the correct type, dose, and regimen
of medicine.
◆Do not place any liquid in the medication chamber that is not prescribed by a
physician.
◆This is a single patient device. Do not allow multiple patients to use the same device.
◆If you are using the nebulizer for the first time after purchasing it or you have not used
it for a long time, please clean the nebulizer parts. (Please see page 13-14)
◆After each use, please clean the medication chamber, mask adapter, and mouthpiece
with distilled water. Dry the cleaned parts immediately and store in a clean place.
(Please see page 13-14)
◆The inhalation mask and connecting tube must be cleaned with distilled water and
dried prior to first use. These parts are only for single use. Please do not reuse them.
◆Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands.
Caution
◆If device does not shut off automatically when medication is depleted and gives off a
high frequency sound, press the “START/STOP” button to turn the power off
immediately to avoid the mesh breaking. Please go to page 18 for troubleshooting.
◆Please clean the nebulizer parts carefully after each use. Otherwise it may not
function.
◆Water is not applicable for use. If you fill water in the medication chamber, the
nebulizer cannot be turned on. The distilled water can be used for cleaning the
medication chamber under “clean mode”.
◆Please do not allow q-tips or any foreign objects to come in contact with the mesh of
the medication chamber. Otherwise the unit may not function.
◆Do not drop the nebulizer. Avoid severely impacting the nebulizer. Otherwise it may
not function.
◆Do not use the AC adapter other than the one specifically designed for this product
◆Do not mix different types of batteries.
◆Do not store or carry a nebulizer with liquid medication or water remaining in it.
◆Do not immerse the nebulizer main unit and AC adapter in water.
◆Keep the device out of the reach of infants and children. Children should use only
under adult’s supervision.
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Components
Product Features
1. Pocket-sized and easy to carry.
2. Low power consumption and low residual medication volume.
3. The nebulizer can function properly for a short time after being rotated to any
angle. When the nebulizer is rotated such that the medication does not contact
the mesh, it can nebulize properly for about 10 seconds. (Time varies
depending on specific medication types.)
The package contains the following components. If you find any components
missing, please immediately contact the retailer from which you purchased the
product.
1. Main unit
2. Main unit cover
3. Mask adapter
4. Medication
chamber
5. Alkaline
batteries
AA 1.5Vx2(Optional)
6. Mouthpiece
7. Carrying pouch
8. AC adapter
(Optional)
9. Inhalation mask (S) with
connecting tube
(Optional –For Single Use)
10. Inhalation mask (L)
with connecting tube
(Optional –For Single Use)
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Component Names and Functions

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Attention
How to assemble the nebulizer
Please clean and dry the nebulizer’s parts before using. (See pages 13-14)
1. Attach the medication chamber
to the main unit:
Attach the medication chamber while
it gives off a sound “Click”.
•Please ensure that the
medication chamber is attached
correctly; otherwise, it may result
in a bad connection and the
nebulizer may not function
properly.
•Please keep the electrodes of
main unit and medication
chamber clean; otherwise, the
nebulizer may not function
properly.
2. Attach the mask adapter:
Please securely attach the mask adapter to the main unit.
3. Attach the inhalation
mask or mouthpiece:
• Attach the connecting
tube to the inhalation mask.
• Inhalation mask for children
is S size.
• Inhalation mask for adults is L size.
• Attach the mouthpiece.
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How to connect to the power supply
This product can use either batteries or an AC adapter (optional) as its power
supply.
■How to install batteries
Please open the battery cover and insert 2 “AA” alkaline batteries.
1. Open the battery
cover.
2. Insert the batteries
so that the polarities
are oriented
correctly, as
indicated.
3. Close the battery
cover.
Battery life and replacement
．Brand-new alkaline batteries can last about 4 days.
(if used daily for 20 minutes)
．When the low-power indicator starts blinking (orange
color), it means the batteries need to be replaced.
Please immediately replace with new alkaline batteries.
(Under normal circumstances, the nebulizer can be
used for roughly another 10 minutes with alkaline
batteries.)
．If the low-power indicator lights on constantly (orange color), it means that
extremely low power caused the nebulizer not to work. Please immediately

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Attention
replace with new alkaline batteries.
•Do not mix different types of batteries.
•Battery life may be different depending on type of the batteries used.
■How to use the AC adapter
1.Plug the AC adapter’s DC
connector into the main unit’s
power supply inlet.
2.Plug the AC adapter into an
electric outlet.
•Please purchase the AC adapter specifically designed for this product. Do
not purchase and use AC adapters of other brands.
•Please unplug the AC adapter after using. Do not leave it connected to the
power supply for a long time.
General Recommendations
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How to fill the medication
Please remove the main unit cover, mask adapter, and mouthpiece or connecting
tube and inhalation mask first.
1. Remove the medication
chamber from the main unit:
Press the PUSH button on the rear
side of the main unit and push the
medication chamber toward the
front side of the main unit.
•To avoid damaging the nebulizer,
please ensure the PUSH button is
pressed down before pushing the
medication chamber forward.
•To avoid rupturing the mesh,
please do not poke it with your
finger or other objects.
2. Fill the medication:
•Fill the medication as shown in
the figure. (Recommended fill
volume: Approx. 8 ml maximum /
0.5 ml minimum)
•Please close the cover of the
medication chamber.
•To prevent the medication leaking
from the chamber, ensure the
cover is closed securely.
•The filling process should be done
while the chamber is detached
from the main unit.
Attention
Press
Push forward
Attention
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3. Re-attach the medication
chamber to the main unit:
Attach the medication chamber
while it gives off a sound “Click”.
4. Attach the mask adapter:
Please securely attach the mask adapter to the main unit.
5. Attach the inhalation
mask or mouthpiece:
• Attach the connecting
tube to the inhalation mask.
• Inhalation mask for children
is S size.
• Inhalation mask for adults is L size.
• Attach the mouthpiece.
•Make sure the medication
chamber is attached correctly or
the bad connection may result in
malfunction.
•To ensure the nebulizer will
function properly, keep the
electrodes of the main unit and the
medication chamber clean.
Attention
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