MABIS 40-270-000 MABISMist II User manual

MABISMist™II
Ultrasonic Nebulizer
Guidebook
Model 40-270-000
Please read this guidebook
completely before operating this unit.
The MABISMist™ II Ultrasonic Nebulizer is an ultrasonic nebulizer that is intended
for use in the treatment of asthma, COPD and other respiratory ailments in which an
aerosolized medication is required during therapy. The MABISMist™ II Ultrasonic
Nebulizer is not intended for use with Pentamidine. It is intended for single patient use.
Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a licensed physician.
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Index
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Modes of Medication Delivery. . . . . . . . 4
Operating Your Nebulizer . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the AC adapter or battery pack . 5
AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Starting, beginning and
ending treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction
Your Ultrasonic Nebulizer should be used
under the supervision of a licensed physician
and/or a respiratory therapist.
Limited Three Year Warranty
Your MABISMist II Ultrasonic Nebulizer is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects
for a period of three years from the date of purchase under normal use. This limited war-
ranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications. If the unit fails to
operate during the warranty period, return it postage prepaid along with $5.00 for return
shipping and insurance to: MABIS Healthcare Inc., Attn: Repair Department, 28690 N.
Ballard Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. If MABIS Healthcare determines that the unit failed
to operate due to a manufacturing defect, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the
option of MABIS Healthcare. Repair or replacement of the unit is the sole remedy under
this limited warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which vary from state to
state. As a condition of this warranty, the enclosed warranty registration card must be
completed and sent to us within 10 days of the purchase date.
This Limited Warranty constitutes MABIS Healthcare’s only responsibility and obligation to
repair and/or replace materials or components. We make no other express or implied war-
ranties, arising by operation of law or otherwise, or any warranty of merchantability or fit-
ness for a particular use or purpose whether or not the use or purpose has been disclosed
to MABIS Healthcare in specifications, drawings or otherwise, and whether or not MABIS
Healthcare’s products are specifically designed and/or manufactured by MABIS
Healthcare for the buyer’s use or purposes, except for the limited warranty stated above.
MABIS will not be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or puni-
tive damages or other loss, including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of other proper-
ty or equipment and personal injuries, whether to purchaser or others. MABIS shall in no
event be liable to the purchaser for any amount in excess of the cost of repair and/or
replacement of the unit.
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Thank you for purchasing an Ultrasonic
Nebulizer. With proper care and use, your
Nebulizer will provide you with many years of
reliable treatments.
Your Ultrasonic Nebulizer has been designed
to offer compact, portable and lightweight
(under 1 lb.) convenience while receiving
inhalation treatments. This unit requires
ordinary tap or distilled water and your
physician-prescribed medication to create an
effective high frequency mist. Treatments can
be administered discreetly thanks to
advanced ultrasonic technology making your
Nebulizer virtually silent during operation.
An easy airflow volume control with triple
settings allows full control of treatment levels
as recommended by your physician and/or
respiratory therapist.
This unit operates on standard AC power or
battery pack. Treatments are delivered quick-
ly, safely and conveniently making this unit
ideal for all ages.
We encourage you to thoroughly read this
guidebook to learn about the features of
your Ultrasonic Nebulizer. Together with your
physician and/or respiratory therapist, you
can feel comfortable and confident knowing
that you are obtaining the most effective
inhalation treatments for your respiratory
condition.

Product Identification
Cautions
Product Cautions
Please use general safety precautions when
operating your Nebulizer.
This unit should be used only for (1) its intend-
ed purpose as described in this guidebook,
and (2) with medications only under the
supervision and instruction of your physician.
READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING
•To avoid electrical shock: Keep unit away
from water • Do not handle the unit or power
cord with wet hands • Do not immerse the
AC adapter or unit in liquid • Do not use
while bathing • Do not reach for a unit that
has fallen into water—immediately unplug
the unit.
• Do not use the unit if it has any damaged
parts (including power cord or plug), if it
has been submersed in water or dropped.
Promptly send the unit for examination
and repair.
• The unit should not be used where flam-
mable gas, oxygen or aerosol spray products
are being used.
• Keep the air vents open. Do not place the
unit on a soft surface where the openings
can be blocked.
• If the water reservoir or medicine cup is
empty, do not attempt to operate the unit.
•Do not attempt to remove the transfer cone
located in the base of the water reservoir.
• If any abnormality occurs, discontinue use
until the unit has been examined and
repaired.
• The unit should not be left unattended while
plugged in.
• Do not use solutions other than water in the
reservoir. It may damage the transducer.
• Do not tilt or shake the unit when in
operation.
• Opening the cover during operation may
cause a severe injury.
• Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet
before cleaning, filling and after each use.
• Do not use attachments unless recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
• The unit should not be used for more than
30 minutes at a time.
• Wait 30 minutes before reusing the unit.
Operating Cautions
• Close adult supervision is highly recom-
mended when this unit is used by children
or invalids.
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Rechargeable
battery pack
AC port
ON/OFF
CHARGE
Switch
Bottom
of unit
view
Mouth piece #1
Mouth piece #2
Filter cover
Air filter
Fan
Main
body
Top cover
Medication cup
Water reservoir
Water level indicator
Transfer cone
(non removable)
Low-battery
indicator lamp
Airflow volume
indicator lamps Battery
charging
indicator
lamp
POWER button
Nebulization rate
control button
Nasal piece
Adult mask
Child mask
Extension
tube
Gasket

• Keep your eyes away from the output of
medication mist.
• Change the water after each use.
• The maximum capacity of the medicine cup
is 8 ml. and should not be overfilled.
• Dilute dense medications or medication
volumes 2 ml. or less with distilled water or
saline solution to obtain a volume of at least
4 ml.
• Do not use this unit while operating a
vehicle.
• If any discomfort or abnormality occurs,
stop using the unit immediately.
Storage Cautions
• Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high
temperature or humidity.
• Keep the unit out of reach of small children.
• Always keep the unit unplugged while not
in use.
Cleaning Cautions
• Check the medication cup, air filter, masks,
gasket, extension tube, mouth and nasal
pieces and air filter before each use. Dirty
or worn parts should be replaced.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. It may
damage the unit.
• Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet
before cleaning.
• Clean all necessary parts after each use as
instructed in this guidebook.
Battery Cautions
• Do not use the battery with equipment
other than your MabisMist™ II Ultrasonic
Nebulizer, or attempt to modify it for
other use.
• Do not store the battery in direct sunlight,
high temperature or high humidity.
• Avoid placing the battery on metal or wet
surfaces or inside a metal box. This may
short-circuit the battery’s positive and
negative contact causing the battery to
heat up or explode.
Cleaning Procedures
It is important to clean your Nebulizer before
the first time it is used and after each use.
Remember: Disconnect the unit from the
electrical outlet and never immerse the unit in
water.
Cleaning the parts:
The mouth piece, nasal piece, gasket, masks,
extension tube, cover, medicine cap, air filter
cover, air filter, and fan should be cleaned
with a mild detergent or commercially avail-
able disinfectant. (Use a non-metal tool to
carefully remove the air filter cover, air filter
and fan.) Thoroughly rinse each part and
allow to completely air dry before using.
Cleaning the main body:
The main body should be cleaned with a soft
cloth moistened with a non-abrasive cleanser
and water.
Five modes of medication
delivery:
Mouthpiece #1,
Connect mouthpiece
to the cover.
Extension tube
with mouthpiece #2,
Connect one end of
the extension tube to
mouthpiece #2.
Connect the other
end to the cover.
Extension tube
with adult mask,
Connect one end of
the extension tube
to the adult mask.
Connect the other
end to the cover.
Extension tube
with child mask,
Connect one end of
the extension tube
to the child mask.
Connect the other
end to the cover.
Nasal piece,
Connect nasal piece
to the cover.
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OperatingYour Nebulizer
Follow the previous cleaning instructions prior
to using your Nebulizer for the first time or
after it has been stored for an extended
period.
Remember: Always unplug the Nebulizer and
turn off the switch at the bottom before clean-
ing and filling and after each use.
To fill the water reservoir,
1.Remove the cover by pulling
straight up, Fig. 1.
Remove the medicine cup
if applicable.
2.Select either tap or distilled
water* that has a tempera-
ture range of 68ºF - 86ºF
(20ºC - 30ºC), Fig. 2
*Distilled water is preferred.
3.Fill the water reservoir with
tap or distilled water to the
indicated level (between the
2 lines located inside the
water reservoir), Fig. 3.
Remember: Do not use solutions other than
water in the reservoir. It may damage the
transducer — Fill to the correct level.
NOTE:
• The use of cool water (below 68ºF or 20ºC)
will result in a lower rate of nebulization.
• The use of warm water (above 86ºF or
30ºC) will result in a higher rate of
nebulization.
To fill the medicine cup,
1. Place the medicine cup inside the water
reservoir.
2. Pour the medicine directly into the
medicine cup.
3. Replace the cover.
Remember:
• The maximum capacity of the medicine
cup is 8 ml. and should not be overfilled.
• Dilute dense medications or medication
volumes 2 ml. or less with distilled water or
saline solution to obtain a volume of at least
4 ml.
• Only use medications under the instructions
of your physician.
Using the AC adapter or
battery pack
Your Nebulizer operates by use of the AC
adapter or battery pack, both included with
your Nebulizer.
Using the AC adapter,
1) Insert the adapter plug into
the unit’s AC port, Fig 4.
2) Plug the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
NOTE: It is not necessary to install the bat-
tery pack when using AC voltage. However,
you may wish to install the battery pack for
stability and storage purposes.
Using the battery pack,
Your Ultrasonic Nebulizer can operate with
the use of a rechargeable battery when AC
power is not available. The life of the battery
is approximately 2 years. However, battery
life will vary depending on
usage, storage and charging
conditions.
1) Install the battery pack by
sliding it into the bottom
right side of the Nebulizer,
Fig. 5.
2) Flip the switch at the bot-
tom to the “OFF/CHARGE”
position.
3) Connect the adapter plug
to the unit as described
above, “Using the AC
adapter”.
4) To charge the battery, plug the adapter
into a standard AC outlet, based on the
following:
Charging Time
1st Time use: 24 hours
Thereafter: 4-12 hours
5) Unplug the adapter after the battery is
fully charged.
IMPORTANT:
•For first time use or after storing the bat-
tery for a period of time, charge the bat-
tery at least 24 hours. Thereafter, it is
only necessary to charge 4 to 12 hours
depending on the length of usage.
•Afully charged battery will last for 20-30
minutes of continuous use.
Fig. 1
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Fill
lines
AC port
(bottom of unit)
Fig. 5

•To prolong the life of the battery, only
charge the battery when the low-battery
light flashes.
NOTE:
Your Nebulizer is equipped with two battery
lamps. Both are positioned on the front of
the unit.
1) A flashing red battery
light, Fig. 6, indicates
proper AC connection
and shows that the
battery is being charged.
NOTE: This lamp has a
second function during oper-
ation. It indicates the lowest
nebulization level, Fig. 10 .
2) If this lamp, Fig. 7 , changes from green
to red during use, the rate of nebulization
will decrease, then cease, indicating that
the battery needs to be charged. If this
occurs,
(1) Press the POWER button to turn off.
(2) Flip the switch at the
bottom to the
OFF/CHARGE posi-
tion.
(3) Replace with a fully
charged battery or
connect to the AC
adapter.
(4) Flip the switch at the bottom to the
ON position.
(5) Press the POWER button and
continue treatment.
To start the unit,
IMPORTANT! Your unit has two ‘POWER’
switches. One on the
front of the unit, Fig. 8 ,
and the other on the
bottom, Fig. 9 .
1. Place the unit on a
solid, flat dry surface
making sure that the
water reservoir and
medicine cup have
been properly filled and the mouth nozzle
or other attachments are properly connect-
ed to the cover.
2. Flip the switch at the bottom to the “ON’
position. The LED indicator on the front of
the unit will illuminate.
3. Press the ‘POWER’ button.
To adjust the airflow, and nebulizer
rate,
1. Your Ultrasonic Nebulizer has 3 airflow
settings: High, Medium and Low.
2. Based on instructions
from your physician
and/or respiratory
therapist, press the
airflow button to adjust
the airflow volume. The
Airflow Volume Indicator
Lights will show the
level (high, medium or
low) selected, Fig. 10.
To begin a treatment,
1. Follow the instructions provided by your
physician and/or respiratory therapist.
2. Your Nebulizer is designed to start at a
lower atomization rate in the beginning and
will become stronger after a few minutes.
NOTE: Although many medications are deliv-
ered within six minutes, thicker medications
will take longer to nebulize. The viscosity of
the medication and airflow setting may result
in longer treatment times and reduced battery
life between recharges.
Remember:
• Keep your eyes away from the output of
medication mist.
• If any discomfort or abnormality occurs,
stop using the unit immediately.
• Do not tilt or shake the unit when in
operation.
• Opening the cover during operation may
cause a severe injury.
To end a treatment,
1. When the treatment has ended, press the
POWER button. Postion the switch at the
bottom to the OFF/CHARAGE position.
Otherwise, your unit will automatically shut
off after approximately 10 minutes of
non-use.
2. Unplug the adapter from the outlet and
detach the adapter plug from the unit’s
AC port.
3. Dispose excess medication and water
before disconnecting the battery.
4. Allow the unit to cool — approximately
20-30 minutes.
Remember:
• The unit should not be used for more than
30 minutes at a time.
• Wait 30 minutes before reusing the unit.
Fig. 8
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
POWER
AIR FLOW
Fig. 9
6
Fig. 10
POWER
AIR FLOW
High
Medium
Low

Troubleshooting
If any abnormality occurs during use, please
check and correct the following:
Condition Correction
Unit does not Check the AC adapter
operate when connection to the outlet
POWER button and/or check the AC plug
is pressed. to the unit’s AC port.
Make sure that the switch at
the bottom of the unit is in the
“ON” position.
Check that the water
reservoir is filled to the
correct level.
If using the optional battery
pack, check that the battery
is completely charged.
Check that the battery is
mounted correctly to the
unit.
No misting Check that there is medica-
or low rate tion in the medicine cup.
of misting Check the medication cup
for damage.
Check that the transducer is
clean.
Fan is not Check that the fan is
working firmly and properly
properly mounted to the motor shaft.
A flashing red This is normal (see Using the
light on the Battery Pack). The flashing
bottom lamp light indicates proper AC
when the AC connection and will change to
adapter is green when the battery is
connected. fully charged.
The top light The battery needs to be
changed from charged. Nebulization will
green to red decrease and then cease.
during
nebulization.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available through your
local retailer or they can be ordered by mail.
See separate replacement part list for details.
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After every use,
1. Allow the unit to completely cool.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Carefully remove the medicine cup and
pour out remaining medication.
4. Empty the water reservoir.
5. Gently wipe the water reservoir and
transfer cone with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Remember, the transfer cone should not
be removed.
6. Follow the cleaning procedures provided
in this guidebook.

Product Specifications
Battery Specifications
Name and Model Number MABISMist™ II Ultrasonic Nebulizer
Rechargeable Battery,
40-277-012
Battery Type Ni-MH
Battery Voltage 12 VDC
Output Voltage 12 VDC
Charging Voltage 12 VDC
Charging Current 40-100 mA
Charging Time Minimum 24 hours first time;
4-12 hours thereafter
depending on usage
Capacity 480 mAH/12 VDC
(20-30 minutes continuous use)
Operating Temperature 32oF - 112oF (0oC - 45oC)
Storage Temperature 0oF - 112oF (-18oC - 45oC)
Dimensions 1-7/8” x 1-1/16” x 3-5/16”
Weight Approximately 4.3 oz.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Unit Specifications
Name and model number MABISMist™ II Ultrasonic Nebulizer,
40-270-000
Power 100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Approximately 10W
Ultrasonic Frequency 2.5 MHz
Nebulization: 3 speed adjustable
Partical Size 5 ␮m MMAD
Medicine Cup Capacity Approximately 8 ml. maximum
Automatic Shut-off Approximately 10 minutes
Dimensions 3-7/16” x 2-1/16” x 5-5/8”
Weight Approximately 8.1 oz.
(12.4 oz. with battery pack)
Accessories AC adapter, Carrying Case,
5 Reusable Medicine cups,
Adult and Child Masks,
Extension tube, Nasal piece,
Mouthpiece #1, Mouthpiece #2,
Rechargeable battery
#91-032-270 09/02
©2002 MABIS Healthcare Inc.
#91-032-270 09/02
©2002 MABIS Healthcare Inc.