Omron NE-C28-E User manual

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Model NE-C28-E
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Beforeusing the unit
Contents
Before using the unit
Introduction..................................................................................................3
Importantsafetyinstructions......................................................................4
1.Knowyourunit.......................................................................................7
2.GuidetousingtheCompAir...............................................................9
Operatinginstructions
3.Preparingthenebuliser foruse..........................................................10
4.Takingmedication...............................................................................14
Careandmaintenance
5.Cleaningand dailydisinfecting ..........................................................17
5.1Cleaning.............................................................................................17
5.2Disinfecting thenebulising parts........................................................18
6.Maintenance and storage....................................................................19
7.Changing theairfilter ..........................................................................20
8.Troubleshooting...................................................................................21
9.Technicaldata.....................................................................................22
10.Optionalpartsandaccessories ..........................................................26

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Introduction
Thankyouforpurchasing theOMRONCompAir.
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.
TheCompAirisamedical device.Operatethisdeviceonlyasinstructedbyyour
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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.
•Donot block theventilation slots. Neverplacethedevicewherethe ventilation
slotsmaybeobstructedduring operation.Do notcoverthecompressorwitha
blanketortowel etc.,during use.
•Makesurethatthe nebuliserkit iscleanbeforeuse.
•Always disposeofanyremaining medication afteruse, andusefreshmedication
eachtime.
•Donot useinanaestheticorventilatorbreathingcircuits.
(Riskofelectricalshock)
•Neverunplug the powercordwithwet hands.
•The compressorandpowercordarenotwaterproof.Donotspillwater,orother
liquids, on theseparts.If liquid doesspillon theseparts,immediatelyunplugthe
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Important safetyinstructions
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•Donot immersethe main unitinwaterorotherliquid.
•Donot useorstorethe devicein humid locations,suchasabathroom.
•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
medication.
•Donot leavethe unitunattended withinfantsorpersonswho cannotexpress
theirconsent.
•Donotsubjectthe deviceorthepartstoanystrongshocks suchasdroppingthe
deviceon thefloor.
•Donot distortthe vaporiserhead,orjab thenozzleof the medication tankwitha
pin etc.
•Donot insert fingers orobjectsinside the compressor.
•Donot disassembleorattempttorepairthe compressororpowercord.
•Donot block theairfiltercover.
•When sterilisingpartsbyboiling,makesurethatthe containerdoesnotboil dry.
•Neverplace,orattempttodry the compressor, the powercordornebuliserina
microwaveoven.
•Donot usethe devicewhilesleeping orifdrowsy.

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Importantsafetyinstructions
•Toavoid injury tothe nosemucosa,donotsqueezethe nosepieceintotheback
ofthenose.
•Donot block the slitbetweenthe cap andthe inhalation airinlet.
•Donot useamicrowaveoven orhairdryertodry the nebulising parts.
•Approved forhumanuseonly.
(Riskofelectricalshock)
•Always unplug the devicefromthepoweroutletafteruseandbeforecleaning.
•Plug the deviceintotheappropriatevoltage outlet.Donotoverload poweroutlets
oruseextension cords.
•Donotwindthe powercordaround the main unit.
•ChangesormodificationsnotapprovedbyOMRONHealthcarewill voidtheuser
warranty.
General SafetyPrecautions:
•Inspectthedeviceandpartsbeforeusing themeachtime,and check thatthere
areno problems.Inparticular,be suretocheck the following:
-Thatthevaporiserhead,nozzleorairtube arenotdamaged.
-Thatthenozzleisnotblocked.
-Thatthecompressoroperatesnormally.
•When using thisdevice,therewill be somenoiseand vibration caused bythe
pumpin the compressor.Therewillalsobe somenoisecausedbytheemission
of compressed airfromthenebuliserkit. Thisisnormalanddoesnotindicatea
malfunction.
•Operatethe deviceonlyasintended. Do notusethe deviceforanyother
purpose.
•Donot usethe deviceat temperaturesgreaterthan+40°C.
•Makesurethattheairtube issecurelyattachedtothecompressor(main unit)
and nebuliserkit,and doesnot comeloose.Twist theairtube plug slightlywhen
insertingitintothe connectors toavoidthe tubedisconnectingduring use.
•The plug isprovidedsothat the unitcan becompletelyisolated fromthepower
source.Tocompletelyisolatethe unitfromthe powersourceunplugthe plug from
thepowersource.
Read and follow the“CorrectDisposal ofThisProduct”inthe TechnicalData
Section whendisposing ofthe deviceand anyused accessoriesoroptional parts.
Savethese instructionsforfuturereference.

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1.Know yourunit
A.Compressor(MainUnit)
A1.PowerSwitch
A2.AirConnector
A3.FilterCover (*Airfilterinside.)
A4.NebuliserKitHolder
A5.Ventilation Slots
A6.PowerCord
A7.PowerPlug
B.AirTube(PVC,207cm)
B1.AirPlug
B2.AirPlug
C.Nebulising Parts
D.InhalationAttachments
D1.Mouthpiece
D2.AdultMask(PVC)
D3.ChildMask(PVC)
D4.Nosepiece
E.NebuliserKit
E1.Cap
E2.InhalationAirInlet
E3.Inhalation Top
E4.VaporiserHead
E5.MedicationTank
E6.Nozzle
E7.AirTubeConnector
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1. Knowyourunit
Accessories
Materialofattachment
•AlsoapplicableSection10.Optionalpartsandaccessories.
F.SpareAirFiltersx5
G.CarryingBag
H.Instruction Manual
I.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.GuidetousingtheCompAir
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
Head
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 Section 7“Changing
theairfilter”.)
1. Makesurethatthe powerswitchisturned off.
Check thatthe powerswitchis
in the position.
2. Plugthepowerplug intoapoweroutlet.
3. Removethe mouthpieceand capfromthe
nebuliserkit.
4. Removethe inhalation top fromthemedication
tank.
1) Rotatethe inhalationtop anti-clockwise.
2) Lift the inhalationtopout ofthemedication
tank.
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3.Preparingthe nebuliserforuse
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5. Removethe vaporiserhead fromthe medication
tank.
6. Add thecorrectamount ofprescribed
medication tothe medicationtank.
Caution:
Thecapacityofthemedication tankis
2to7ml.
Note: Scalesonthe nebuliserkitarefor
referenceonly. The scale on the outside
of thetankiswithvaporiserheadin place.The scale onthe inside is
withno vaporiserhead.Pleaseusethe scale on yoursyringe orvial
foraccuratemeasurementofmedication.
7. Reattachthevaporiserheadtothe medication
tank.
8. Putthe inhalation topbackinsidethe
medication tank.
1) Align the protrusiononthe inhalation top
withthe indenton themedication tank,as
shown.
2) Rotatetheinhalation topclockwiseand align
withthe medicationtankuntil theyclickin
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3. Preparingthe nebuliserforuse
9. 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.
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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10. 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 powerswitchtothe on
()position.
The compressorstartsand
nebulisationstarts.
Note: Observewhetheraerosolis
generated.
Tostopnebulisation
Press the powerswitchtothe off ()position.
Warning:
Do notblocktheventilationslotsonthecompressor.Thiscould
resultinthecompressoroverheatingormalfunctioning.
Caution:
Do notblocktheairfilter cover.
Note: Do not leavethe compressoronforalong periodof time. Thiscould
resultinthe compressoroverheating ormalfunctioning.
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4.Taking medication
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3. Inhalemedication according toyourdoctor’sand/orhealthcareadviser’s
instructions.
Usingthemouthpiece
Prepareyourmouthpieceaccordingto
Section 3.9.
Insertthemouthpieceintoyourmouthand
inhalethe medication breathingnormally.
Exhaleasnormalthrough the mouthpiece.
Usingthenosepiece
Prepareyournosepieceaccording to
Section 3.9.
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
Section 3.9.
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)Makesurethattheairtube isstillconnected totheairconnectoronthe
compressor.
2)Unplug the airtubefromthe nebuliserkit.
3)Turnon thecompressorandpumpairthroughthe airtubetoexpel 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 powerswitchisinthe (off)position.
2. Unplug the powercordfromthe electrical outlet.
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.
6. Aftercleaning and disinfecting the parts, rinsethemthoroughlywithclean
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5.Cleaningand dailydisinfecting
7. If the compressorisdirty,wipe itcleanwitha
soft clothmoistened withwaterormild
detergent.
Caution:
Thecompressorisnotwaterproof.
8. If the outsideofthe airtube isdirty,wipeitclean withasoft clothmoistened
withwaterormild detergent.
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
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5. Cleaning and dailydisinfecting
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Handling theVaporiserHead
The vaporiserhead isan importantpartthatisusedtovaporisemedication.
Besuretoobservethe followingprecautionswhen handling it.
Caution:
•Alwayswashthevaporiserheadafter each
use.Failure todosocouldcause blockages
andadeteriorationinyourconditionduetoa
failuretovaporise medicationeffectively.
•Donotuse abrushorpinetc., tocleanthe
parts.Thiscoulddamagethebaffleand cause
adeteriorationinyourconditionduetoafail-
ure tovaporisemedicationeffectively.
•When disinfectingthepartsbyboiling,be
sureto boilthem inplentyofwater.Ifthereis
insufficientwater, thepartscouldbecome dis-
tortedduetothehightemperature near the
bottomofthepan.Distortedpartscould
causeadeteriorationinyourconditionduetoafailure tovaporise medi-
cationeffectively.
•Donotboil vaporiserheadtogetherwithother objects, otherthanappli-
cablenebuliser accessories. Thiscoulddamagethebaffleandcausea
deteriorationinyourcondition duetoafailure tovaporise medication
effectively.
•Donotuse amicrowave oven, dishdryerorhairdryer todry parts. The
partscouldbecome distortedduetothehightemperatureand cause a
deteriorationinyourcondition duetoafailure tovaporise medication
effectively.
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6.Maintenanceand storage
Tokeepyourdeviceinthe bestconditionandprotectthe devicefromdamage
followthesedirections:
Caution:
•Donotleave theunitunattendedwithinfantsorpersonswhocannot
express theirconsent.
•Donotsubjectthedevice orthepartstoanystrongshocks suchas
droppingthedeviceonthefloor.
Notes:
•Donot storethe devicein extremehotorcold temperatures,high humidityor
underdirectsunlight.
•Donot creaseorfold the airtube.
•Disposeofthedeviceandanyused accessoriesoroptionalpartsaccording to
applicablelocal regulations.
•Neverclean withbenzene,thinneroraflammable
chemical.
Always transportthedevicein itscarrying bag,and storethe devicein thebag ifit
willnot be usedforalong period.
Caution:
Donotcarry orleave thenebuliserwhilethemedicationtankcontains
medication.
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