Medquip Airial MQ0911 Manual

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Compressor Nebulizer
Guidebook
MODEL: MQ0911
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MANUAL CAREFULLY
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Compressor Nebulizer
MODEL NO: MQ0911
INSTRUCTIONS
INDEX
1. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2
2. Product Identification -------------------------------------------------- Page 3
3. Important Safeguards -------------------------------------------------- Page 3
4. Operating Your Compressor ------------------------------------------ Page 4
5. Cleaning ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5
6. Replacement Parts & Accessories ---------------------------------- Page 6
7. Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------- Page 7
8. Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 8
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Airial TM Compressor Nebulizer. This product is a
compact medical device designed to efficiently deliver physician prescribed
medication to the bronchial lung passages for the treatment of asthma, allergies,
COPD, and other respiratory ailments. With proper care and use, it will provide
you with many years of reliable treatment.
The Airial TM is intended for use with a single adult, pediatric, or infant patient.
This product creates a stream of air that travels through a clear tube to the
nebulizer. When air enters the nebulizer, it will convert the prescribed medication
into aerosol mist for easy inhalation.
Your Airial TM should be used on the order of physician. We encourage you to
thoroughly read this guidebook to learn about the features of this product. Any
use of this product other than its intended use should always be avoided.
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2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
3. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Note: Read all instructions carefully before use.
The following basic precautions are needed when using an electrical product:
Caution: Failure to read and observe all precautions could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Product cautions:
1. To avoid electrical shock: •Keep the unit away from water •Do not immerse
the power cord or the unit in liquid •Do not use while bathing •Do not reach
for a unit that has fallen into water – immediately unplug the unit.
2. Never operate the unit if it has any damaged parts (including power cord), or
if it has been dropped or submersed in water. Promptly send it to a service
center for examination and repair.
3. The unit should not be used where flammable gas, oxygen or aerosol spray
products are being used.
4. Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet before cleaning, filling and after
each use.
5. Do not use other attachments unless recommended by manufacturer.
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Operating Cautions:
1. Connect this product to an appropriate voltage outlet for your model.
2. Do not run this product unattended.
3. Never operate the unit if it has any damaged parts (including power cord), or
if it has been dropped or submersed in water. Promptly send it to a service
center for examination and repair.
4. If any abnormality occurs, discontinue use immediately until the unit has
been examined and repaired.
5. Always unplug the product immediately after use.
6. Never block the air openings of the main unit or place it where the air
openings may be obstructed.
Storage Cautions:
1. Do not store the unit under direct sunlight, high temperature or high humidity.
2. Keep the unit out of reach of small children.
3. Always keep the unit unplugged while not in use.
Cleaning Cautions:
1. Do not immerse the unit in water. It may damage the unit.
2. Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
3. Clean all necessary parts after each use as instructed in this guidebook.
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4. OPERATING YOUR COMPRESSOR NEBULIZER
Important: Prior to initial operation, this product should be thoroughly cleaned
per the “Cleaning Procedures” in this guidebook.
1. Place your Compressor Nebulizer on a flat and stable surface. Be sure that
you can easily reach the controls when you are seated.
2. Gently twist the top part of the nebulizer counter-clockwise to disassemble
the nebulizer.
3. Fill the bottom section of the nebulizer
with the medication prescribed by your
physician. Be sure that the cone is put Place cone inside
inside the bottom section. and fill medication
4. Gently twist the top part clockwise to
reassemble the nebulizer. Be sure the
two sections fit well.
5. Attach one end of air tube to the base of the nebulizer.
6. Attach the other end of air tube to the air tube connector located on the front
of the compressor.
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7. Attach the interface accessory of your choice to the top section of nebulizer.
8. Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical outlet. Make sure at this
stage, the power switch is at “OFF” status.
9. Press the power switch to “ON” status to begin your prescribed treatment.
Important:
The compressor motor has a thermal protector which will shut off the unit
before the unit is overheated. When the thermal protector shuts the unit off,
please:
a. Switch off the unit.
b. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
c. Wait 30 minutes for the motor to cool down before another treatment.
d. Make sure the air openings are not obstructed.
10. When treatment is finished, shut off the unit and unplug it from the electrical
outlet.
5. CLEANING
It is recommended that the nebulizer and the mask (or other patient accessory
interface used) are thoroughly cleaned with hot water after each use and cleaned
with a mild detergent after the last treatment of the day. If your physician or
respiratory therapist specifies a different cleaning procedure, follow their
instructions.
Caution:
Before cleaning, make sure the power cord is disconnected from the main outlet
and the unit.
Rinsing (after each treatment)
1. Disconnect the air tube from the nebulizer. Disconnect the mask or other
patient accessory interface from the nebulizer.
2. Gently twist the top part of the nebulizer counter-clockwise to disassemble
the nebulizer.
3. Rinse the nebulizer and mask (or other patient interface) with water.
4. Let these components air dry, away from direct sunlight.
5. Reassemble the nebulizer when completely dry and put these parts in a dry,
sealed container.
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Disinfecting
Please follow the following steps to disinfect your nebulizer unless otherwise
specified by your physician. It is suggested that the unit is disinfected after the
last treatment of the day.
1. Use one part white vinegar with three parts distilled water. Make sure mixed
solution is enough to submerge the nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask.
2. Complete Rinsing Steps 1-3.
3. Wash nebulizer, mouthpiece and mask in warm water and a mild detergent.
Then wash them in hot tap water.
4. Submerge these parts in the vinegar and water solution for thirty minutes.
5. Complete Rinsing Steps 3-5.
Cleaning the Compressor
1. Wipe daily with a damp cloth.
2. Do not use any powdered cleaners or soap pads, which may damage the
finish.
Filter change
Caution:
Do not operate the compressor without a filter. Only use filters supplied by your
distributor. Do not wash or clean the filter.
1. Changing procedure:
A. Remove the filter cover
B. Replace the used filter with a new filter.
C. Replace the filter cover.
6. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Contact your healthcare distributor for replacement parts or accessories.
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7. SPECIFICATIONS
Power AC 120V, 60Hz
Current 1.5A
Medication Capacity 5ml
Particle Size 0.5 to 10 μm
MMAD 4 μm
Sound Level Around 60 dBA
Maximum Medication capacity 13ml (cc)
Average Nebulization Rate 0.2ml/min
Compressor Pressure Range 30 to 36 Psi (210 to 250 KPa / 2.1 to 2.5 bar)
Operating Pressure Range 8 to 16 Psi (50 to 100Kpa / 0.5 to 1.0 bar)
Liter Flow Range 6 ~ 8 lpm
Operating Temperature Range 10˚C to 40˚C (50˚F to 104˚F)
Operating Humidity Range 10 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature Range -20˚C to 70˚C (-4˚F to 158˚F)
Storage Humidity Range 10 to 95 % RH
Dimension (L x W x H) 319x141x170mm (12.56” x 5.55” x 6.69”)
Weight 4.96Lbs (2.25kgs)
Standard Accessories Mouth Piece, Nebulizer, Air Tube, Filters
(5pcs), Child Mask.
Protection against electric shock
- Class II Equipment
- Type BF applied parts:
- Mask, baby pacifier
Protection against harmful ingress of water
- IPX0 (Ordinary)
Degree of safety in the presence of flammable anesthetics or oxygen
- No AP/APG (Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or
oxygen)
Mode of operation – continuous.
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8. WARRANTY
MedQuip Inc. warrants this Airial product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for lifetime. This warranty is valid for the original purchaser only.
Any alterations, abuse, misuse or accidental damage voids this warranty. Please
call Medquip, Inc. at 888-404-5666 if you have any questions or concerns.
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