Naväge SDG-2 User manual

Owner’s Manual
SaltPods®
Nose Cleaner
Model SDG-2
Nasal irriation works!
Read carefully for a reat first experience.
The world’s only nose cleaner
with powered suction!

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For personal help, call [phone] or email support@navae.com.
Fill Line
Upper Tank
Lid
Nasal Dock
Crushin
Chamber
SaltPod®
Nose Pillows
Arrow indicatin
direction of flow
Battery Door
Mechanical
Module
Lower Tank
Exploded View
Power Button
Take the
Naväe
Challene!
Use Naväe twice a day for two
weeks and experience how clear
nose-breathin can chane your life!

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The power button only works with a new
SaltPod in the crushin chamber and the lid
clicked shut.
If you reopen the lid
after loadin a SaltPod,
the device will not work.
NoPeekin!
Continued on next pae…
1. Attach the nasal dock to the mechanical module, takin care
that the blue O-Rins remain snu in their channels (Fi. 1). The
nasal dock rotates 360° allowin rinse to flow in either direction.
Note the arrows indicatin the direction of flow (Fi. 2).
2. Fill the upper tank to the Fill Line with warm water (Fi. 3).
See pae 6 for important information about water.
3. Place a new, unused SaltPod capsule in the crushin
chamber, foil-side down (Fi. 4).
4. Close the lid firmly until you hear it click shut, and do not
reopen it (Fi. 5).
5. Gently shake the device for a second or two to mix the
SaltPod contents with the water in the upper tank.
6. Locate the two-stae power button. Gently push the button
in half-way and the pump will start. You can actually feel the
suction: cover both nose pillows with your finer tips and
press the button in half-way. You will feel a liht suction from
only one of the pillows because the rinse ets pulled in one
pillow and exits the other. Firmly push the button in all the
way and the drain valve will open, allowin the rinse to flow
out of the other nose pillow. Be sure to do this over a sink!
7. Arrows on the nasal dock indicate the direction of flow
(Fi. 2). Aain, note that the rinse oes into the nose throuh
one nose pillow, and out of the nose throuh the other.
8. Run a little water over the nose pillows to make them
easier to slip into your nostrils.
O-Rins
Nasal
Dock
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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9. Insert and center the nose pillows in your nostrils, makin sure not to block the tips. They
should be in snu, but not too snu. You can bend the flexible pillow stems to obtain a centered,
comfortable fit (Fi. 6). For the best first experience, take time to adjust the nose pillows correctly.
First, press the pillows in firmly to create the seal. Then, once the cycle is initiated, back off a little to
increase the flow. With the nose pillows it’s all about correct positionin (keepin the tips centered and
unblocked), and pressure aainst the nostrils (just enouh to make a seal). If one or both of the pillow tips
are blocked, suction will decrease or stop and you may et water down your throat, slow flow, or no flow
at all. Wilin the Nose Cleaner around a little can also help you et a ood seal.
10. Relax… Stand up straiht (Fi. 7). Look ahead and don’t bend over. Smile and breathe normally throuh your
mouth. Now push the power button in half-way for a second or two and feel the suction. Or you can push it in
all the way riht from the start (press hard). Experiment and you’ll find what works best for you.
11. Naväe uses powered suction. Keepin the power button pushed in half-way in the suction-only mode for
more than a second or two may cause minor ear discomfort in some users. This condition typically resolves
on its own similar to ridin in an elevator or airplane, and it is harmless. To avoid this completely, you can firmly
press the power button in all the way riht from the start. You must press all the way in so that it is flush with the
side of the unit. This will eliminate any suction buildup and allow the saline to flow into your nose immediately.
12. Nasal irriation is safe and effective, and it can be practiced as often as you wish. While you’re learnin, we
recommend usin your Naväe several times in a row to quickly et the han of it. If you need assistance,
please call Customer Service at [phone]. Our reps are daily Naväe users themselves, and they
are carin, knowledeable, and eaer to help!
13. A Naväe cycle can last from 10 seconds to a minute, dependin on your personal anatomy (such as a
deviated septum), and how conested you are (the more conested, the loner the cycle). Most cycles last
from 20 to 30 seconds. The cycle is complete when the upper tank is empty.
14. Release the power button and remove the pillows from your nostrils. Most users will have a little saline
remainin. Gently blow your nose.
15. Twist off the bottom tank and empty it. Clean your device followin the instructions on pae 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Correct
Posture
No
gaps!
Nostril
No
gaps!
6Correct Fit
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
See instructional videos at navae.com.
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1. Problem: I’m ettin water down my throat!
The key to successful nasal irriation is to make your nasal cavity into a closed system, completely separate
from the oral cavity. That’s why the rinse can o in one nostril and out the other, and not down your throat. This
is done by closin the soft palate. For most new users this happens naturally, effortlessly, and spontaneously.
What follows are some tips if you are havin trouble. But for many it may be easier to chat with our awesome
customer service reps—they are daily Naväe users themselves and can be reached at 800-248-7550.
 Relax, be confident, and smile. It really helps. The more relaxed you are, the easier it is! Nasal lavae
is safe and effective, but for some new users there’s a learnin curve. It may take 3 or 4 or 5 tries,
but be assured that just like millions of daily users, you’ll master it too!
 The nose pillows should be in snu, but not too snu. Press the pillows in firmly to create a seal. Once
the cycle is initiated, back off a little to increase the flow. Don’t block the tips aainst the inside walls of
your nose. Less pressure often results in more flow.
 Breathe normally throuh your mouth.
 Press your tonue up firmly aainst the roof of your mouth.
 While irriatin, say Ähh … Seriously. Take a deep breath and
say or sin “ahh” just like you would for a doctor examinin
your throat. Then take another breath and sin it aain!
 Reverse the direction of flow. Rotate the nasal dock 180 degrees,
and the saline will then flow in the opposite direction. This can
make a big difference depending on your unique anatomy (Fig. 8).
 Again, if you’re in that small group for whom there is a learning curve, don’t give up! There are
countless online reviews like this one: “Absolutely love this. Once you get the hang of it, it works
better than anything I have ever bought! So hang in there, it’s worth it!”
2. Problem: Power button won’t push in, Part 1.
For the power button to operate, a new Naväe SaltPod must be placed in
the crushin chamber foil-side down and the lid clicked shut. The device
operates only when loaded with a enuine, unused SaltPod capsule. This
is an important safety feature to avoid the painful stinin and burnin
that is caused by runnin plain, unsalted water throuh your nose. It is also
super convenient and eliminates the uncertainty and mess of mixin and
measurin. This is critical: If you reopen the lid, the power button will no
loner work with that particular SaltPod—even if you re-close the lid.
The button will be locked out, and impossible to push in. That’s why we
say No Peekin!
3. Problem: Power button won’t push in, Part 2.
Rinse the device with very hot water for at least 30 seconds in each of the three
places marked A, B, and C (Fi. 9). This will eliminate salt crystal buildup that
can interfere with device operation. Make sure you time it; 30 seconds is the
maic number and it's loner than you think! After rinsin, lift the Drain Pull (C)
to verify that it is not stuck.
TROUBLESHOOTING
C
RINSING
AREAS
DRAIN PULL
A
B
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
• Underside of the white mechanical module: Wipe with a damp cloth.
Do not rinse the underside with runnin water, as this may damae
the pump and force water into the battery compartment. Do not
immerse the mechanical module; it is not water proof.
• Crushin chamber lid: See Fi. 9, pae 5 and rinse areas A and B
with very hot water for 30 seconds to melt any dry salt crystals.
• Upper and lower tanks, nose pillows, and nasal dock: Detach and
wash after use with anti-bacterial dishwashin soap or diluted
white vinear (half-water, half-vinear).
• Drain pipe: Put antibacterial dishsoap or diluted white vinear on the
included cleanin swab, and insert as shown in Fi. 10 and Fi. 11. To rinse, lift the Drain Pull and run hot water
throuh the drain pipe (see Fi. 9, pae 5).
• The Naväe Nose Cleaner is not dishwasher safe. Exposin the tanks to dishwasher heat will warp them and prevent
them from sealin to the mechanical module. Runnin the Nose Cleaner throuh a dishwasher voids the warranty.
• If you experience pain durin use, stop immediately. If the pain continues, consult a health care professional.
 ABOUT WATER. The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine advises that in North America,
luke warm tap water from municipal water systems, or intact wells deeper than 40 feet, is safe for saline
solution preparation. If these criteria are not met or if water safety is in doubt, distilled water or tap water
boiled and then cooled to room temperature is recommended. The US FDA advises usin filtered, distilled, or
previously boiled water for nasal irriation, and that water “passed throuh a filter with an absolute pore size
of 1 micron or smaller” is safe for nasal irriation.
• Most users prefer to warm their water prior to use. Do not overheat the water. It should be lukewarm to the
touch and not hotter than about 85°–90°F (29°– 32°C).
• Rinsin your nasal passaes with plain, unsalted water will cause a painful burnin sensation.
• Consult your doctor before use if you have had ear or nose surery in the past 6 months.
• Nose bleeds are a rare but known side effect of saline nasal irriation. Consult your physician if you
experience a nose bleed after use.
• Do not use if your nasal passaes are completely blocked and it is impossible to breathe throuh your nose.
• Do not use if you have an ear infection or if your ears are blocked.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONT.
4. Problem: The button pushes in, but the pump doesn’t start.
a. Rinse the device with very hot water as described in #3 on pae 5.
b. Visually reconfirm that the batteries are installed in the correct direction. Fresh AA batteries should last
at least 3 months of daily use.
5. More help, instructional videos, and additional tips are available at navae.com. You can also email
support@navae.com or call us at [phone] durin normal business hours. Our customer
support reps are daily Naväe users themselves, and they are carin, knowledeable, and eaer to help!
CAUTIONS
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• Ear poppin and ear fullness are rare but known side effects of nasal irriation that typically resolve on
their own in a short time. Discontinue use and consult your physician if the condition persists.
• Holdin the power button in the suction-only mode (pressed in half-way) for more than a few seconds may
cause minor ear discomfort. To avoid this, press the power button in all the way, riht from the start. This will
prevent suction buildup and allow the saline to flow immediately into your nose.
• Consult your health care practitioner if you are usin the Naväe Nose Cleaner to relieve conestion due to a
nasal illness and there is no improvement after use; if your symptoms persist or worsen; if you have a persistently
thick and yellow or reen dischare; or if skin at the base of the nostrils becomes raw or crusted.
• Terminate use if no saline appears in the lower tank after 60 seconds.
• Do not use continuously for loner than five minutes.
• To prevent cross infection between users, the Naväe Nose Cleaner should not be shared.
• Not for use by children under the ae of twelve.
• Clean the nose pillows and device after each use accordin to the cleanin instructions.
• Usin the product with illeal drus, alcohol, or prescription drus except when prescribed by a physician is
prohibited, may damae the device, voids the warranty, and may cause serious injury.
• Use only as indicated in these instructions or as directed by a health care practitioner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What actually happens durin a nasal lavae cycle?
Saline enters one nostril and flows to the back of the nose where there is a ap between the back ede of the nasal
septum and the back wall of the nasal cavity. The rinse flows from one side of the nasal cavity, throuh the ap
and into the other side, and then returns to the front of the nose where it exits throuh the other nostril, flushin
out allerens, mucus, dust, and erms, and moisturizin the nasal passaes with saline, Nature’s Deconestant.®
In short, in one nostril, around the back of the nasal cavity, and out the other nostril.
How is the Naväe system different from other nasal irriators?
Naväe® is the only nasal irriation system — in the world — that uses powered suction. It pulls saline throuh the
nose while other devices like the neti pot and nasal squeeze bottle push. It’s like the difference between a vacuum
cleaner and a broom. As a result, there’s nothin as neat and convenient as Naväe!
What is in a Naväe SaltPod®?
Naväe SaltPods contain sea salt and water. The salt is a super-purified pharmaceutical rade that contains over
99.95% sodium chloride. With zero additives and no fillers, this is the purest sea salt available. The water oes
throuh a sophisticated, 5-stae purification process consistin of carbon filtration, double deionization, ultraviolet
sterilization, and a sub-micron finishin filter. The result is seriously clean water.
How often should I irriate?
As often as you wish because Naväe and saline nasal irriation are completely dru-free! We suest you
use Naväe twice a day, mornin and evenin, but doctors advise that it’s safe to use more often. Find out
what’s best for you: Use it reularly for a couple of weeks and jude for yourself!
I leak saline — sometimes hours after I irriate! What’s happenin?
Durin an irriation cycle, sometimes a small amount of saline can flow into a sinus cavity, remain, and flow
out later. This can be annoyin and even embarrassin, but it is completely harmless. To avoid it, try this: After
completin a cycle, bend over at the waist and brin your chin to your chest. Keepin your chin on your chest, turn
your head to the left as if lookin over your shoulder. Now turn your head to the riht and look up over your riht
shoulder. If there’s any residual saline, this usually lets it flow out. Gently blow your nose.
How lon will the batteries last?
The batteries will provide enouh power for several months of twice daily use. If you notice the motor is
runnin at a lower pitch or if there is less suction than you’re used to, it’s time to chane the batteries.

Electromanetic Compatibility
The Naväe Nose Cleaner has been built and tested to comply with the applicable electromanetic compatibility requirements (EMC) accordin to
IEC60601-1-2 for residential, commercial and liht industry environments. For further details, see “Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electro-
manetic Emissions and Immunity” as follows.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromanetic Emissions and Immunity
The Naväe Nose Cleaner is intended for use in the electromanetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to
ensure that it is used only in such an environment.
Emissions Test Compliance Electromanetic Environment - Guidance
RF emissions CISPR11 Group 1 The Naväe Nose Cleaner uses RF enery only for its internal function. Therefore its RF
emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic
equipment.
RF emissions CISPR11 Class B The Naväe Nose Cleaner is a direct-current battery-powered medical device that is
suitable for use in all establishments. It is not intended or suitable to be directly con-
nected to the public low-voltae alternatin-current power supply network.
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2 Not applicable
Voltae fluctuations/flicker emissions IEC
61000-3-3
Not applicable
Cautions: Medical devices need special precautions with respect to EMC, and the Naväe Nose Cleaner should be installed and put into service ac-
cordin to the EMC information provided herein. The device can be aected by portable and mobile RF communications equipment. It should not be
used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, and if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, it should be observed to verify normal operation in the
confiuration in which it will be used. The product has been found to have no Essential Performance and does not require immunity testin.
Naväe Nose Cleaner Limited Warranty
The Naväe Nose Cleaner is covered by a limited, one-year parts and labor warranty. We will repair or replace
any product that malfunctions due to a manufacturin defect within a year of purchase. For service, contact
us at support@navae.com, or call [phone]. Please note that the Naväe Nose Cleaner is not water-
proof. The limited warranty does not cover damae caused by:
• Placin the Nose Cleaner in a dishwasher;
• Usin the Nose Cleaner without a new, unused, enuine Naväe SaltPod capsule;
• The use of harmful additives such as tea tree oil, that can cause irreparable damae to plastic;
• Submerin the Nose Cleaner in water;
• Not fully tihtenin the screws on the battery door;
• Droppin and other accidents.
Disposal and Recyclin
Please recycle. Naväe SaltPods are made from HDPE, recyclin code #2. The SaltPod packain tray is made
from recycled PET (RPET), recyclin code #1. The Naväe system is completely BPA-free.
RhinoSystems is the manufacturer of the Naväe Nose Cleaner and SaltPod® Capsules.
The Naväe Nose Cleaner is desined in the USA and made in China. Naväe SaltPods are manufactured
in our Cleveland, Ohio facility which is certified to comply with ISO 13485:2003, certificate number
32908-00. ISO 13485 is the internationally reconized quality standard for medical device manufacturin.
RhinoSystems is reistered with the United States Food and Dru Administration (USFDA). The Naväe Nose
Cleaner is approved by the USFDA for use in the United States. Naväe SaltPods are licensed by Health
Canada’s Natural Health Product Directorate, Natural Product License Number 80035721. RhinoSystems is
committed to continually improvin our products throuh onoin research and development. We strive to
maintain the hihest quality in everythin we do.
RhinoSystems, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, USA
[phone] www.navae.com
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