Omron Comp Air Elite NE-C30-E User manual

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Model NE-C30-E
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Beforeusing the unit
Contents
Before using the unit
Introduction...................................................................................................3
Importantsafetyinstructions.......................................................................4
1.Knowyourunit........................................................................................8
2.GuidetousingtheCompAirElite.......................................................10
Operatinginstructions
3.Preparingthenebuliser foruse...........................................................11
3.1Connecting the ACadapter................................................................11
3.2Adding medication and assemblingthe parts....................................12
4.Takingmedication................................................................................16
Careandmaintenance
5.Cleaningand dailydisinfecting...........................................................19
5.1Cleaning.............................................................................................19
5.2Disinfecting thenebulising parts........................................................20
6.Maintenance and storage.....................................................................22
7.Changing theairfilter...........................................................................23
8.Troubleshooting....................................................................................24
9.Technicaldata.......................................................................................26
10.Optionalpartsandaccessories...........................................................30
11.Using optionalaccessories.................................................................32
11.1Using theoptional rechargeablebattery............................................32

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Introduction
Thankyouforpurchasing theOMRONCompAirElite.
Thisproductwasdevelopedinconjunction withrespiratory therapistsforthe
successful treatmentof asthma,chronicbronchitis,allergiesand otherrespiratory
disorders. The compressorforcesairtothe nebuliser.When the airenters the
nebuliser,itconvertsthe prescribed medication intoanaerosol ofmicroscopic
dropletsthatcan easilybe inhaled.
TheCompAirEliteisamedicaldevice.Operatethisdeviceonlyasinstructed by
yourdoctorand/orrespiratory therapist.

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Importantsafetyinstructions
Read alltheinformation inthe instruction manual andanyotherliteratureincluded
inthe boxbeforeusing thedevice.
Whenusing an electricalproduct, especiallywhen children arepresent,basic
safetyprecautionsshould always be followed including thefollowing:
Warning:
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,could resultin
seriousinjury.
(Usage)
•Fortype,dose,and regimeofmedication follow the instructionsof yourdoctoror
respiratory therapist.
•Donot useonlywaterin thenebuliser,fornebulisingpurposes.
•Clean and disinfectthe nebuliserkit,mouthpieceand optionalnosepieceor
masksbeforeusing themforthefirsttimeafterpurchase,ifthe devicehasnot
been used foralong period oftime,orifmorethanoneperson usesthe same
device.
•Besuretowashthe partsafteruse,andensurethattheyarethoroughly
disinfected and dried, andstored inaclean location.
•Keepthe deviceoutofthe reachofunsupervisedinfantsand children.The
devicemaycontain smallpiecesthat canbeswallowed.
•Storethe deviceand accessoriesinacleanlocation.
•Donotstoretheairtube whilethereismoistureormedication remaining inside it.
•Alwaysrinsethe nebulising partswithcleanhottap waterafterdisinfecting them.
Neverleavethecleaningsolutioninthe medication tankormouthpiece.
•Donot useorstorethe devicewhereitmaybe exposed tonoxiousfumesor
volatile substances.
•Donot usethe devicewhereitmaybeexposedtoflammablegas.
•Makesurethatthe nebuliserkit iscleanbeforeuse.
•Always disposeofanyremaining medication afteruse, andusefreshmedication
eachtime.
•Donot useinanaestheticorventilatorbreathingcircuits.
(Riskofelectricalshock)
•When usingthe optionalrechargeablebattery,always charge the batteryfully
using the battery chargerspeciallydesigned forthisdevice.Ifthebatteryis
frequentlyused withoutbeing fullycharged,thecapacityofthe battery willbe
reduced and the devicemaystop duringuse.Inthiscasehavean alternative
powersource,suchasthe ACadapterready.

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Important safetyinstructions
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•Donot usethe mainunit,ACadapter, optionalrechargeable battery,oroptional
battery chargerwhile theyarewet,orconnectthemtoapoweroutletorother
deviceswithwet hands.
•The compressor,ACadapter,and optional rechargeablebatteryand chargerare
notwaterproof. Do notspill water,orotherliquids,on theseparts. Ifliquiddoes
spillon theseparts,immediatelyunplug thepowercordand wipe off theliquid
withgauzeorotherabsorbentmaterial.
•Donot immersethe main unitinwaterorotherliquid.
•Donot useorstorethe devicein humid locations,suchasabathroom.
•Donot shortcircuit the battery terminalsonthe rechargeablebattery.Makesure
battery terminalsdonot comein contactwithkeys, coinsorothermetalobjects.
•When usingthe carrying bag tocarry the deviceand optional rechargeable
battery,donot placehairpinsorothermetal objectsin the bag.
•Useonlyoriginal OMRONACadapterforACpoweroutlet. Useofunsupported
ACadaptermaydamagethe device.
•Donot operatethe unitwithadamagedcordorplug.
•Keepthe powercordawayfromheated surfaces.
Read and follow the“Importantinformation regarding ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility(EMC)” in theTechnicalDataSection.
Caution:
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation whichifnotavoided,mayresultin minor
ormoderateinjury,orphysicaldamage.
(Usage)
•Provide closesupervision whenthisdeviceisused by,on, ornearchildren or
invalids.
•Makesurethatthe partsareattachedcorrectly.
•Makesurethat the vaporiserhead iscorrectlyinstalled beforeuse.
•Makesurethatthe airfilteriscorrectlyattached.
•Makesurethatthe airfilterisclean.If the airfilterhaschanged colour,orhas
been used on average formorethan60 days,replaceitwithanew one.
•Donot spillliquidormedication on the compressor.
•Donottilt the nebuliserkitsothatitisatan angle ofgreaterthan 45°,orshakeit
while in use.
•Donot useorstorethe devicewhile the airtube iscreased.
•Useonlyoriginal nebulisingparts,airtube, airfilterand filtercover.
•Donot add morethan 7mlofmedication tothe medication tank.
•Donot carry orleavethe nebuliserkitwhile themedication tankcontains
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Importantsafetyinstructions
•Donot leavethe unitunattended withinfantsorpersonswho cannotexpress
theirconsent.
•Donotsubjectthe deviceorthepartstoanystrongshocks suchasdroppingthe
deviceon thefloor.
•Donotdistortthe vaporiserhead, orjabthenozzleofthe medication tankwitha
pin etc.
•Donot coverthe compressor,optional rechargeablebatteryand chargerwitha
blanketortowel etc.,during use.
•Donot insert fingers orobjectsinside the compressor.
•Donot disassembleorattempttorepairthe compressor,ACadapter,optional
rechargeable battery orcharger.
•Donot leavethedeviceoritspartswhereiswill be exposed toextreme
temperaturesorchangesinhumidity,suchasin avehicle duringthe summer,or
whereitwill be exposed todirectsunlight.
•Donot block theairfiltercover.
•When sterilisingpartsbyboiling,makesurethatthe containerdoesnotboil dry.
•Neverplace,orattempttodry thecompressor,ACadapterornebulisingpartsin
amicrowaveoven.
•Donot usethe devicewhilesleeping orifdrowsy.
•Toavoid injury tothe nosemucosa,donot squeezethe nosepieceintotheback
of the nose.
•Donot block theslitbetweenthe cap and the inhalation airinlet.
•Donot useamicrowaveoven orhairdryertodry the nebulising parts.
•Approved forhumanuseonly.
(Riskofelectricalshock)
•Always unplug the ACadapterfromthe poweroutletafteruseand before
cleaning.
•Plug thedeviceintotheappropriatevoltage outlet. Donotoverloadpoweroutlets
oruseextension cords.
•Alwaysread theinstructionsincludedwithoptionalparts,suchasthe
rechargeable battery and charger, beforeusingthem.
•Always removethe optional battery and ACadapterfromthedeviceafteruse
and beforecleaning.
•Donot misusethe cordofthe ACadapter.
•Donot windthecordofthe ACadapteraroundthe mainunitorACadapter.
•Changesormodificationsnot approvedbyOMRONHealthcarewill voidtheuser
warranty.

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Important safetyinstructions
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General SafetyPrecautions:
•Inspect the deviceand partsbeforeusing themeachtime,and check thatthere
areno problems.Inparticular,be suretocheck the following:
-Thatthevaporiserhead,nozzle orairtube arenotdamaged.
-Thatthenozzleisnotblocked.
-Thatthecompressoroperatesnormally.
•When usingthisdevice,therewillbe somenoiseand vibration causedbythe
pumpin the compressor.Therewillalsobe somenoisecaused bythe emission
of compressed airfromthenebuliserkit. Thisisnormalanddoesnot indicatea
malfunction,orreducethe working lifeofthe device.
•Limituseto20 minutesatatime,and allowa40 minuteintervalbeforeusing the
deviceagain.
•Operatethe deviceonlyasintended.Do notusethe deviceforanyother
purpose.
•Donot usethe deviceat temperaturesgreaterthan+40°C.
•Donot spillliquidormedication on thebatteryconnector,optional rechargeable
battery orchargerconnectors,orallow themtobecomedusty.Immediatelywipe
off the liquidordust withgauzeorotherabsorbentmaterial.
•Makesurethattheairtubeissecurelyattachedtothecompressor(main unit)
and nebuliserkit,and doesnotcomeloose.Twist theairtube plugslightlywhen
insertingitintothe connectors toavoidthe tubedisconnecting during use.
•The ACadapterisprovidedsothatthe unitcan be completelyisolated fromthe
powersource.Tocompletelyisolatethe unitfromthe powersourceunplug the
ACadapterfromthe powersource.
Read and follow the“CorrectDisposal ofThisProduct”inthe TechnicalData
Section whendisposing ofthe deviceandanyused accessoriesoroptional parts.
Savethese instructionsforfuturereference.

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1.Know yourunit
A.Compressor(MainUnit)
A1.PowerIndicator
A2.PowerSwitch
A3.Charge Indicator
A4.AirConnector
A5.FilterCover (*Airfilterinside.)
A6.NebuliserKitHolder
A7.ACAdapterJack
A8.BatteryConnector
B.AirTube(PVC,207cm)
B1.AirPlug
B2.AirPlug
C.Nebulising Parts
D.InhalationAttachments
D1.Mouthpiece
D2.Adult Mask (PVC)
D3.ChildMask (PVC)
D4.Nosepiece
E.NebuliserKit
E1.Cap
E2.Inhalation AirInlet
E3.Inhalation Top
E4.VaporiserHead
E5.MedicationTank
E6.Nozzle
E7.AirTubeConnector
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1.Knowyourunit
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Accessories
Materialofattachment
•AlsoapplicableSection10.Optionalpartsandaccessories.
F.SpareAirFiltersx5
G.ACAdapter
G1.PowerConnector
G2.PowerCord
H.Carrying Bag
I.Instruction Manual
J.WarrantyCard
NebuliserKit,Mouthpiece,Nosepiece, Adapterfor
Child Mask(SEBS): Polypropylene
AdultMask(PVC), Child Mask(PVC): PVC
AdultMask(SEBS), ChildMask(SEBS): SEBS
AirTube: PVCandPolypropylene
AirFilter: Polyester
AirFilterCover: ABS
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2.GuidetousingtheCompAirElite
PreparingtheNebuliserfor Use(Section 3)
Note: Cleananddisinfect thenebuliserkitand applicable inhalation
attachmentsbeforeusing the deviceforthe firsttime,orifithasnot
been used formorethan one week.
Taking Medication (Section 4)
Notes:
•Do nottilt the nebuliserkit sothatit isatan
angle ofgreaterthan 45°.
•Do notcreaseorfoldthe airtube.
Cleaning PartsAfterUse(Section 5)
Note: Failuretocleanthe nebulising parts
afterusemaylead toinfection.
Howthenebuliserkitworks
The compressed airfromthe
compressorisforced through the
nozzle, asitdoesso,itismixed with
themedication in the vaporiserhead
andforced upwards.The medication
isthen turned intoafine aerosol and
directed upwardsbythe baffle,
whereitisbrokendownintomany
smalleraerosol particles.
Baffle
Aerosol
Vaporiser
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Medication
Compressed Air
Aerosol
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Operatinginstructions
3.Preparingthenebuliserforuse
Warning:
Cleananddisinfectthenebuliser kit,mouthpiece andoptional nosepiece or
masks before usingthem forthefirsttimeafter purchase, ifthedevice has
notbeenusedforalongperiodoftime,orifmorethanonepersonusesthe
samedevice.
Fordirectionsoncleaning anddisinfectingthe partsofthe devicerefertoSection5
inthisinstruction manual.
Note: Makesurethattheairfilterischanged regularly. (See“7.Changingthe air
filter”.)
3.1ConnectingtheAC adapter
1. Insertthepowerconnectorofthe ACadapter
intotheACadapterjack onthe compressor.
2. PlugtheACadapterintoapoweroutlet.
Note: When disconnecting theACadapter, unplugthe ACadapterfrom
thepoweroutletbeforeremoving the powerconnectoron the
compressor.
ACAdapterJack
PowerConnector
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3. Preparingthe nebuliserforuse
3.2Adding medicationandassembling theparts
1. Removethe mouthpieceand capfromthe
nebuliserkit.
2. Removethe inhalation top fromthemedication
tank.
1) Rotatethe inhalationtop anti-clockwise.
2) Lift the inhalationtopout ofthemedication
tank.
3. Removethe vaporiserhead fromthe medication
tank.
4. Add thecorrectamount ofprescribed
medication tothe medicationtank.
Caution:Thecapacityofthemedication
tankis2to7ml.
Note: Scalesonthe nebuliserkitarefor
referenceonly. The scale on the outside
ofthetankiswithvaporiserhead inplace.
Thescaleontheinside iswithno vaporiserhead.Pleaseusethe
scale on yoursyringeorvial foraccuratemeasurementof
medication.
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3.Preparingthe nebuliserforuse
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5. Reattachthevaporiserheadtothe medication
tank.
6. Putthe inhalation topbackinsidethe
medication tank.
1) Align the protrusiononthe inhalation top
withthe indenton themedication tank,as
shown.
2) Rotatetheinhalation topclockwiseand align
withthe medicationtankuntil theyclickin
place.
7. Attachthe desiredinhalation attachment,asdescribed below.
Attachingthemouthpiece
Makesureyou alsoattachthe cap,when using
the mouthpiece.
1) Attachthecaptothe inhalationairinlet.
2) Attachthemouthpiecetothe inhalationtop.
Attachingtheadultmask (PVC)
Attachthe mask totheinhalation top.
Note: Ifthe amountof aerosol istoogreat,
attachthe cap.
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3. Preparingthe nebuliserforuse
Attaching thechildmask (PVC)
Attachthe mask totheinhalation top.
1) Attachthecaptothe inhalationairinlet.
2) Attachthechild mask tothe inhalation top.
Attaching thenosepiece
Attachthe cap when using the nosepiece.
1) Attachthecaptothe inhalationairinlet.
2) Attachthenosepiecetothe inhalation top.
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3.Preparingthe nebuliserforuse
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8. Attachthe airtube.
1) Attachthe airtube tothe airconnectoron thecompressor.
2) Attachtheotherend oftheairtube tothe airtube connectoronthe
medicationtank.
Notes:
•Makesurethatthe airtube issecurelyattached tothecompressor(main
unit)andnebuliserkit, and doesnotcomeloose.Twist theairtube plug
slightlywhen inserting itintothe connectorstoavoidthe tube
disconnectingduring use.
•Takecarenottospill the medicationwhen attachingthe airtube.Keep
the nebuliserkitupright.
•Usethe nebuliserkitholderasatemporary
holderforthe nebuliserkit.
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4.Takingmedication
1. Holdthenebuliserkitasindicated on the right.
Caution:
Donottiltthenebuliser kitsothat
itisatanangleofgreaterthan
45°. Medicationmay flowintothe
mouth.
2. Press the powerswitch.
The compressorstartsandnebulisation
starts.
Notes:
•The green lightshowsthatthe poweris
on.
•Observewhetheraerosolisgenerated.
Tostopnebulisation
Press the powerswitchagain.The light goesout.
Caution:
Do notblocktheairfilter cover.
Notes:
•Do notleavethe compressoron foralongperiod oftime. Thiscould
result in the compressoroverheating ormalfunctioning.
•Limituseto20 minutesatatime,andallow a40minuteinterval (cool off
period)beforeusing the deviceagain.
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4.Taking medication
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3. Inhalemedication according toyourdoctor’sand/orhealthcareadviser’s
instructions.
Usingthemouthpiece
Prepareyourmouthpieceaccordingto
Section3.2.7.
Insertthemouthpieceintoyourmouthand
inhalethe medication breathingnormally.
Exhaleasnormalthrough the mouthpiece.
Usingthenosepiece
Prepareyournosepieceaccording to
Section3.2.7.
Inhalethe medicationthrough thenosepiece,as
shown and exhalethroughthe mouth.
Usingtheadultmask (PVC)
Attachthe mask sothatitcovers yournoseand
mouthand inhalethe medication.
Exhalethrough themask.
Note: Ifthe amountof aerosol istoogreat,
attachthe cap.
Usingthechildmask (PVC)
Prepareyourchildmask according to
Section3.2.7.
Attachthe mask sothatitcovers yournoseand
mouthand inhalethe medication.
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4.Takingmedication
4. When treatmentiscomplete, turnthepoweroff.Check thatthereisno
condensation ormoisturein the airtube and unplugthe devicefromthe
poweroutlet.
Warning:
Condensationmay occurintheairtube. Donotstore theairtube
whileitcontainscondensation ormoisture.Thiscouldresultin
infectionviabacteria.
If thereismoistureorliquid remaininginthe airtube,besuretofollowthe
procedurebelow toremoveanymoisturefromwithin the airtube.
1)Makesurethattheairtubeisstillconnected totheairconnectoron the
compressor.
2)Unplugthe airtube fromthe nebuliserkit.
3)Turnon the compressorandpumpairthrough theairtube toexpel the
moisture.
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Careand maintenance
5.Cleaninganddailydisinfecting
5.1Cleaning
Following the cleaning instructionsaftereachusewillpreventanyremaining
medication in the tankfromdrying, resulting in the devicenot nebulisingeffectively
and alsoforpreventing infections.
Warning:
Thoroughlyrinse thenebuliser and themask, nosepiece ormouthpiecewith
cleanhottap water after eachuse,and disinfectthepartsofthenebuliser kit
andapplicableinhalationattachmentsafter thelasttreatmentoftheday.
Note: Do notstart operation beforethe cleaned partsarecompletelydried.
1. Makesurethatthe powerindicatorisout.
2. Disconnectthe ACadapterfromthe wall outlet
andthe compressor.
3. Removethenebuliserkitfromtheairtube and disassemblethenebuliser
kit.(seeSection 3)
4. Discardanyremaining medication in the
medication tank.
5. Washallthe nebulising partsin warm waterand mild detergentand rinsein
cleanhottap water,orwashinadishwasher.
Forinstructionson how todisinfectthe parts,see the following section.
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5.Cleaningand dailydisinfecting
6. Aftercleaning and disinfecting the parts, rinsethemthoroughlywithclean
waterand allow thepartstoairdryin aclean environment.
7. If the compressorisdirty,wipe itclean withasoft
clothmoistened withwaterormilddetergent.
Caution:Thecompressorisnot
waterproof.
8. If theoutside oftheairtube isdirty,wipeitclean
withasoft clothmoistenedwithwaterormilddetergent.
9. Reassemblethe nebuliserkit.Putthe partsin adry,sealed bag and place
in the storagepocket ofthe carryingbag.
Note: Nebuliserkit should be replaced afterusing for6months.
5.2Disinfectingthenebulisingparts
Always cleanbeforedisinfection.(See Section 5.1)
Always disinfect the medication tank,mouthpieceandothernebulisingpartsafter
thelasttreatment oftheday. Todisinfectthe parts,useoneof the methods
describedbelow:
A. Useacommerciallyavailabledisinfectant.Follow theinstructionsprovided by
the disinfectantmanufacturer.
1. Submerge thepartsinthe cleansing solution forthe specified period.
2. Removethe partsand discardthe solution.
3. Rinsethe partswithcleanhot tap water,shakeoff excess waterand allow
toairdry in aclean environment.
B. Partsmaybe boiled between 15 to20 minutes(exceptforPVCmask).
Afterboiling,carefullyremovethe parts,shakeoffexcesswaterand allowtoairdry
inaclean environment.