Pari eRapid User manual

General Purpose Electronic Nebulizer

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Quick Instructions
(Detailed Instructions Start on Page 5)
1. Familiarize Yourself with the eRapid Parts
Controller Connection Cord Aerosol Head Handset Blue Valve Mouthpiece Cap Easycare
2. Clean and/or Disinfect Your eRapid Handset Before First Use
1) Rinse each Handset component
under tap water for 10 seconds.
2) Clean by soaking Handset
components in warm soapy
water for 5 minutes.
3) Rinse all parts.
4) Disinfect Handset components
by boiling in distilled water for 5
minutes.
5) Air-dry Handset components until dry.
3. Assemble and Fill Your eRapid Nebulizer
1) Power Controller with 4AA
batteries or AC Supply.
2) Wash and dry your hands.
3) Open your Handset and insert
Blue Valve.
4) Insert the Aerosol Head.
5) Close the Handset and attach
Mouthpiece.
6) Pour your medicine into the
Reservoir.
7) Attach the Connection Cord.
8) Attach the Cap to the Handset and attach
the Connection Cord to the Controller.
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4. Begin Your Treatment
Controller Running Controller Stopped
1) Place the Mouthpiece in your
mouth.
2) Press and hold the On/Off
Controller button for 1-2 seconds.
3) Take normal breaths in and out
while keeping the Handset level.
Do not breathe through your
nose.
4) The Controller will turn off once liquid
medicine is no longer touching the
Aerosol Head, which will leave 1 mL
medicine in the Handset. This is
normal. Your treatment time depends
on the type and volume of your drug.
5. Cleaning and Disinfecting Your eRapid
1) Disassemble the Handset and
Rinse each Handset component
under tap water for 10 seconds.
Take special care of the Aerosol
Head and rinse both sides for 10
seconds to remove anything that
can clog the small holes.
2) Clean by soaking Handset
components in warm soapy water
for 5 minutes.
3) Rinse all components to remove
residual soap and inspect for dirt.
Soak for an additional 5 minutes
if necessary.
4) Disinfect by boiling all Handset
components in distilled water for 5
minutes.
5) Air-dry all parts until dry.
6. (Optional) Unclogging of the Aerosol Head with Easycare
1) Open the Easycare and insert
Aerosol Head so “eRapid” is
upside down.
2) Use Connection Cord to connect
Easycare to the Controller.
3) Add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of distilled
water.
4) Press and hold the On/Off button
for 10 seconds until you see
Easycare on the Controller
display. The Controller will turn
off once liquid is no longer
touching the Aerosol Head.
5) Rinse the Aerosol Head and Easycare.
6) Disinfect the Aerosol Head and Handset
components by boiling in distilled
water for 5 minutes and then air dry.
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A. Introduction
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Table of Contents
Quick Instructions i
A Introduction 3
B Safety Precautions 4
C Getting Started 5
D Using Batteries or the AC Power Supply 6
E How to Clean and Maintain Your eRapid 7
F How to Assemble Your Handset 13
G How to Take Your Treatment 15
H Frequently Asked Questions 18
I Troubleshooting 19
J Technical Data and Symbols 21
K Warranty and Disposal 22
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A. Introduction
The eRapid® Nebulizer System (eRapid) is a lightweight, battery
operated electronic nebulizer which will convert your liquid medicine
into a fine mist. Your medicine is placed in a reservoir, which feeds to
a stainless steel membrane that has been drilled with very small
holes. When this membrane is vibrated, liquid is forced through the
holes to form a fine mist.
Before using your eRapid Nebulizer System, read and understand all
Instructions For Use. Save these Instructions For Use for future
reference. If for any reason you Do Not understand any part of these
Instructions For Use, please call the toll-free number below before
proceeding with your treatment.
Take special note of all safety precautions marked Danger, Warning,
Caution or Important.
Safety Precaution Definitions:
Danger indicates hazards, which, without precautionary measures,
will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates hazards, which, without precautionary measures,
can result in serious injury or even death.
Caution indicates hazards, which, without precautionary measures,
can result in moderate or minor injury or impair treatment, or damage
to equipment.
Important indicates information considered important but not hazard
related.
Indications For Use
The eRapid Nebulizer System is to be used with patients for whom
doctors have prescribed medicine for nebulization. It is intended for
adult and pediatric patients, and may be used in hospitals, hospital-
type facilities, nursing homes, sub-acute institutions and home
environments.

B. Safety Precautions
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Read the following Dangers, Warnings, and
Cautions before using this device.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from electrocution:
1. Do Not place or store your eRapid where it can be in water or fall into a
bathtub, sink, or other liquid. Do Not place or drop into water or other
liquid. Do Not use while bathing.
2. Do Not reach for the eRapid if it has fallen into water or other liquid.
Unplug immediately. Retrieve your eRapid ONLY after it has been
unplugged.
1. The eRapid Nebulizer Handset (Handset) is for use only by 1 patient.
Do Not Share your Handset with other people.
2. The eRapid Handset has a residual volume similar to general purpose
compressor-based jet nebulizers and will leave about 1/5 teaspoon (1
mL) of medicine in the reservoir.Do not use this residual medicine
or your dosage will not be accurate.
3. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in the
Instructions For Use prior to using this device.
4. To reduce the risk of damage and malfunction of the unit that could
result in serious or fatal injury from electrocution, fire, and burns:
a. Do Not overload wall outlets or use extension cords.
b. Keep all electrical cords away from heated surfaces.
c. Do Not spray liquids onto the housing of the eBase® Controller
(Controller). See Section C: Getting Started. Liquid may cause
damage to the electrical parts and could lead to a malfunction. In
the event that liquids enter the Controller, call the number below.
d. Do Not operate where oxygen is being used in a closed area such
as an oxygen tent.
e. Always unplug this product immediately after using and before
cleaning.
5. Use Only AC power supplies and accessories that are authorized by
PARI. Use of unapproved power supplies or accessories can lead to
improper treatment, injury, or cause (receive) interference leading to
damage to the Controller.
6. Never operate this product if:
a. it has damaged cords or plugs,
b. it is not working properly,
c. it has been dropped or damaged,
d. it has been exposed to any liquids inside the Controller, or
e. the AC power supply is visibly damaged.
7. This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to
small children and the Connection Cord (Connection Cord) may present
a strangulation hazard. Close supervision is necessary when this
product is used near children or the physically or mentally impaired.
8. This Handset has unique performance characteristics and should Never
be substituted for other eFlow Technology Handsets (e.g. Altera®,
Lamira®, Zirela®, eRapid®) or Investigational eFlow Handsets.
9. Never use the eRapid Aerosol Head (Aerosol Head) with any other
eFlow Technology Handset or eFlow Technology System (e.g. Altera,
Lamira, Zirela, Investigational eFlow).
10. Do Not use your eRapid while driving or in any situation which takes
away your full attention.
11. Never operate the Controller if it is not properly and completely
assembled. Do Not use if the Controller is damaged. See Section I:
Troubleshooting, for the alerts that show when the Controller is
damaged or not properly assembled.
12. To reduce the risk of infection, illness, and/or injury from contamination,
and to maintain the longevity of your Handset, clean and dry all parts of
the Handset before you first use it and after each treatment. Follow the
instructions in Section E for cleaning your Handset.
13. Cleaning the Handset only removes the medicine and saliva. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal illness caused by contamination of the
Handset, disinfect the Handset daily or as recommended by your
physician. See steps E9 and E10 for disinfection instructions.
14. Only use cleaning and disinfecting procedures described in this
document. PARI has tested these procedures specifically for eRapid.
Use of other methods may not clean or disinfect properly or damage
your Handset.
1. Before use, check your Handset for proper assembly. All parts must be
connected and firmly in place. Use of an improperly assembled Handset
could reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the treatment.
2. Keep the Handset level when in use. If the Handset is tilted, the dosage
may not be accurate. Excessive tilting can cause the Controller to shut
off prematurely because medicine may not be covering the Aerosol
Head membrane.
3. To reduce the risk of damage and malfunction of the unit,Do Not drop
or insert any object into any opening of the eRapid.
4. Do Not modify this equipment without authorization from the
manufacturer.
5. Do Not disassemble the Controller at any time. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the Controller. Call the number below for all
service needs.
6. Do Not allow pets (for example; dogs, rodents, rabbits) near the cables.
7. Cleaning the Handset properly will help prevent the Aerosol Head from
clogging. If the Aerosol Head becomes clogged, the aerosol mist will be
reduced or stopped, which may make the treatment ineffective. If
clogging occurs, use Easycare and water to unclog the Aerosol Head
as described in Steps E11 through E19.
8. If you suspect that your eRapid has been damaged or is not working
correctly, call the number below.
9. Do Not use the device in areas exposed to elevated electromagnetic or
electrical radiation such as a MRI scanner or high frequency surgical
equipment.
10. Do Not place near other medical devices during operation unless both
devices are monitored constantly to insure both are operating properly.
11. Do Not use within 30 cm of portable wireless communication devices
such as cell phones or antenna cables or external antennas.
12. Do Not use near airplane or train control systems. Do not use aboard
aircraft.
13. Do Not use the nebulizer near anti-theft systems and Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) readers, which are used in a wide variety of
settings, including stores, libraries, and hospitals. Do not power on the
nebulizer when passing through security screening or theft protection
(RFID) systems at entrances or exits of stores, libraries, or hospitals.
Note that some entrance and exit security systems are not visible.
Technical electromagnetic compatibility data is available in table form upon
request from PARI Respiratory Equipment or on the Internet at
https://www.pari.com/fileadmin/Electromagnetic-compatibility-4.pdf
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION

C. Getting Started
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Getting Started
Check your eRapid System package to make sure you have the items shown below. Note that the package contains
two eRapid Handsets and two eRapid Aerosol Heads. Also note that the eRapid Handset is not sterile and needs to
be cleaned and/or disinfected before you use it for the first time. Remove one new Handset and one new Aerosol
Head from their packaging and proceed to step E2c to begin the cleaning procedure. You can keep the second
Handset as a backup or clean it at the same time as you clean the first Handset.
eBase Controller
Connection Cord
Carrying
Case
AC Power Supply
4 “AA” Batteries
Easycare Cleaning Aid
Blue Valve
Aerosol Head
Medication Cap
Medication Reservoir
Aerosol Chamber
Mouthpiece with
Blue Flap

D. Using Batteries or the AC Power Supply
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Using Batteries or the AC Power Suppy
The Controller is designed to be used with “AA” batteries or with
the AC Power Supply.
Using Batteries. Four (4) new “AA” batteries will provide
approximately 2 hours of continuous treatment. You may also use
“AA” rechargeable batteries.
Step D1: Open the Battery Door on the Controller by placing your
thumb on the tab of the grey Battery Door and firmly
pushing the tab to open the Door (Figure D1). Note that
the Battery Door is designed to have a tight fit.
Step D2: Load the Batteries. Each battery chamber has a small
symbol that shows the proper position of each battery
(Figure D2). Using the battery positive (+) and negative
(-) markings as guides, match the + and - signs on the
battery with the same markings on the Battery Chamber.
Starting left to right, insert the batteries: + out, + in, + out,
+ in.
Step D3: Close the Battery Door. To close the Battery Door,
push it closed until you hear it “click” into place. NOTE:
rechargeable and disposable batteries vary considerably
in terms of storage life and output. Operating life is about
2 hours when using high quality disposable batteries. To
reduce the risk of battery leakage, it is recommended to
remove the batteries if you plan to store the Controller for
more than 30 days.
Using the AC Power Supply. The Controller can also be used
with the AC Power Supply. The AC Power Supply is useful as a
back-up power supply when the batteries are depleted. The AC
Power Supply can be used with 100-240V outlet and will
automatically adjust to the incoming voltage.
Step D4: If necessary, insert the Plug Converter into the AC
Power Supply as shown (Figure D-4).
Step D5: Plug the AC Power Supply into the Controller. To
connect the AC Power Supply to the Controller, place the
Controller on a flat, stable surface. The plug inlet port is
located on the underside of the Battery Door. Push the
round end of the AC Power Supply cord into the plug inlet
port (Figure D5). Do Not try to insert the AC Power
Supply into the front of the Controller.
Step D6: Plug the AC Power Supply into the wall outlet. Note
that the AC Power Supply will not charge the Batteries in
the Controller.
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It is strongly recommended to have an
extra battery set with you at all times.
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Controller
Grey Battery Door
AC Power Supply
Grey Battery Door
Plug Insert
Plug Inlet Port
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D5
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E. How To Clean and Maintain Your eRapid
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To reduce the risk of infection, illness, and/or injury from contamination and/or improper use, it is important to:
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Clean and/or Disinfect your Handset Before First Use.
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Rinse and Clean your Handset Immediately after Each Use (see Steps E1-E8).
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Disinfect Your Handset Daily or as Recommended by Your Physician (see Steps E9-E10).
The Aerosol Head contains very small holes. To reduce the risk of damage to the Aerosol Head and Handset:
•Do Not clean the Aerosol Head in a dishwasher.
•Do Not clean the Aerosol Head with brushes or abrasives.
•Do Not disinfect the Aerosol Head in the microwave oven.
•Do Not apply liquid dish soap directly to the Aerosol Head.
•Do Not use “white” liquid dish soaps or antibacterial liquid soaps as these may contain additives harmful to the Aerosol Head.
•Do Not wash the Controller, Connection Cord or AC Power Supply.
•Use clear liquid soap designed for washing dishes.
•Use only distilled water to disinfect by boiling.
•Follow manufacturer directions when using a chemical disinfectant, such as Control III®.
Handset Maintenance Summary (Details Can Be Found on the Following Pages)
Instruction
When
Parts cleaned
Method
How Long
Comments
Rinse
After each
use
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Aerosol Head
Medication Cap
Blue Valve
Reservoir and Chamber
Mouthpiece
Rinse with warm
running tap water.
10 seconds
Rinse each side of the Aerosol Head
for At Least 10 Seconds.
Clean
After each
use
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Aerosol Head
Medication Cap
Blue Valve
Reservoir and Chamber
Mouthpiece
Soak in warm
soapy water.
5 minutes
Soak longer if Handset has dried
medicine or if visibly dirty.
Disinfect
Daily or as
recommended
by your
physician.
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Aerosol Head
Medication Cap
Blue Valve
Reservoir and Chamber
Mouthpiece
Boil in distilled
water
or
Soak in Control
III® disinfectant.
5 minutes
10 minutes
Rinse thoroughly after disinfecting with
Control III®.
Unclog
When needed
Aerosol Head
Run the
Controller’s
Easycare cycle
with distilled
water and the
Easycare
cleaning aid.
5-10
minutes Disinfect after completing Easycare
cycle.
Do not exceed 30 Easycare cycles per
Aerosol Head.
WARNING
CAUTION

E. How To Clean and Maintain Your eRapid
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New Handsets
It is important to clean and/or disinfect your Handset
before first use. Remove the new Handset and the Aerosol
Head from their packaging and proceed to Step E2c to begin
cleaning.
Cleaning Your Handset after Treatment
Contamination and moisture may cause the
growth of bacteria and any remaining medicine can clog the
small holes on the Aerosol Head and affect performance. It is
important to rinse and clean your Handset right away after
every use.
Step E1: Disconnect the Handset from the Connection
Cord (Figure E1).
Step E2: Disassemble the eRapid Handset:
a. Remove the Medication Cap from the Medication
Reservoir (Figure E2a).
b. Remove the Mouthpiece from the Aerosol
Chamber (Figure E2b). The valve must still be
attached to the Mouthpiece as shown in the picture.
c. Remove the Blue Valve by gently pulling up on the
tab of the Medication Reservoir. This will release
the Aerosol Chamber so that you can open it and
remove the Blue Valve (Figure E2c).
WARNING
E1
E2c
E2b
E2a
Handset
Connection Cord
Medication Cap
Mouthpiece
Blue Valve

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d. Remove the Aerosol Head. Be careful to touch
ONLY the plastic outer ring of the Aerosol Head,
press the 2 flexible plastic arms on the side of the
Aerosol Head and remove (Figure E2d). Do Not
touch the center metal part of the Aerosol Head.
Step E3: Rinse each of the disassembled parts under
warm (approximately 104°F/ 40°C) running tap
water to remove residue (for approximately 10
seconds). Note: there is no need to
disassemble the Medication Reservoir from the
aerosol chamber for cleaning.
Step E4: Rinse each side of the Aerosol Head for at least
10 full seconds (Figure E4). Never use a brush or
any other object to clean the Aerosol Head.
Thorough rinsing of both sides of the Aerosol
Head helps with proper operation and prevents
clogging.
Step E5: Soak all parts of the Handset in warm soapy
water for 5 minutes made by adding about ¼
teaspoon of clear liquid dish soap and 1 quart of
warm tap water to a clean tub or bowl (Figure E5).
Step E6: Inspect all parts to confirm they are clean. If they
are not clean, soak them in warm soapy water for
an additional 5 minutes with gentle agitation.
Step E7: Rinse all parts thoroughly under warm running
tap water (Figure E7).
Step E8: Air dry parts on a clean, lint-free cloth or paper
towel (Figure E8). After the parts are completely
dry, place them in a bag or cover them with a lint-
free cloth or paper towel for storage. Re-assemble
just before treatment.
Arms
E2d
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Disinfecting Your Handset
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal illness or injury caused by
contamination, it is important to disinfect your Handset daily or as
recommended by your physician. Disinfection is more effective if
you clean your Handset before you disinfect.
Step E9: Disinfect the Handset with the commercially
available medical device disinfectant Control III® or
by boiling in distilled water.
•To disinfect with disinfectant, mix ½
tablespoon of Control III solution to 1 quart of
water in a clean bowl. Immerse the parts in that
bowl and soak for 10 minutes (Figure E9a).
Remove parts from solution and rinse thoroughly
with sterile water.
•To disinfect with boiling water, immerse and
boil the parts, including the Aerosol Head, in a
clean pot of distilled water for a full 5 minutes
(Figure E9b).
Step E10: Dry on a lint-free cloth or paper towel (Figure
E10). After the parts are completely dry, place
them in a bag or cover them with a lint-free cloth or
paper towel for storage. Re-assemble the Handset
just prior to the next treatment.
Unclogging the Aerosol Head with Easycare
(Optional)
After multiple uses, your nebulization time may slowly increase. If
soaking in soapy water does not improve performance, it may be
necessary to perform special cleaning of the Aerosol Head. The
Easycare is used to clean and unclog the small holes in the
Aerosol Head by reversing the flow of liquid. The cleaning process
takes about 5-10 minutes and uses the Easycare powered by the
Controller. It is important NOT TO USE the Easycare more than
30 times on a single Aerosol Head.
Clean the Handset as described in Steps E1-E7.
Step E11: Open the Easycare.
•Press lightly on the side gripping surfaces to release
the side engaging hooks (Figure E11).
•Gently pull the light gray funnel part outward and
down.
E11
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E9b
E10

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Step E12: Insert the Aerosol Head so the ”eRapid” label is
upside down (Figure E12). Being careful to touch
ONLY the plastic outer ring of the Aerosol Head,
squeeze the 2 flexible plastic arms on the side of
the Aerosol Head together while firmly inserting 2
plastic tabs and 2 metal prongs into the 4 holes of
the Easycare. The Aerosol Head will snap into
place when it has been properly inserted. Then
close the Easycare making sure that the 2 side
engaging hooks snap into place.
Step E13: Connect the Easycare to the Controller using the
Connection Cord by attaching the horseshoe-
shaped end of the Connection Cord upside down to
the hinge of the Easycare part and swivel it
downwards (Figure E13). Make sure that the
Connection Cord’s metal contacts engage with the
Aerosol Head’s metal inserts. Connect the other
end of the cable to the front of the Controller.
Step E14: Add about 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of distilled water
or saline solution to the mark in the Easycare
funnel opening (Figure E14).
Step E15: Start the Controller by pressing and holding the
On/Off button for 10 seconds until the Controller
beeps and displays the Easycare screen (Figure
E15).
E15
E12
E13
E14
Metal Prong
Plastic Arm
Easycare
(Opened)
Hinge
Connection Cord
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Step E16: After 5-10 minutes, the Controller should beep,
display the dose complete screen (Figure E16) and
then automatically turn off. If liquid is still present in
the Easycare funnel, restart the Controller in
Easycare mode by pressing and holding the On/Off
button for 10 seconds.
Step E17: Reverse the assembly steps and discard any
solution from the Easycare.
Step E18: Clean the Easycare by soaking in warm soapy
water.
Step E19: Rinse and disinfect the Aerosol Head as
described in Steps E9 and E10.
Cleaning Your Controller and Connection Cord
(Optional)
Step E20: Switch off the Controller. Remove the
Connection Cord and AC Power Supply from the
Controller.
Step E21: Clean the Controller housing and Connection
Cord with a damp cloth.
E16

F. How to Assemble Your Handset
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How to Assemble Your Handset
New Handsets must be cleaned and/or
disinfected before you use them for the first time (see
Section E).
Step F1. Wash your hands.
Step F2. Inspect the Handsets parts and confirm they are
clean and not visibly damaged. Do Not use dirty or
damaged parts.
Step F3. Open the Handset. The Medication Reservoir and
the Aerosol Chamber are attached using a “hinge”.
First, gently pull up on the tab of the Medication
Reservoir (Figure F3). This will release the Aerosol
Chamber so that you may open it.
Step F4. Place the Blue Valve on top of the Aerosol
Chamber making sure the 2 valve flaps are pointed
down as shown in Figure F4.
WARNING
Tab
Blue Valve
Valve Flaps
F3
F4
Aerosol
Chamber

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Step F5. Insert the Aerosol Head making sure that it is
labeled “eRapid” (Figure F5a, detail). Do Not use
other Aerosol Heads in this device. Being
careful to touch ONLY the plastic outer ring of the
Aerosol Head, squeeze the 2 flexible plastic arms
on the side of the Aerosol Head (Figure F5b)
together while firmly inserting 2 plastic tabs and 2
metal prongs into the 4 holes of the Medication
Reservoir. You should feel the plastic tabs “grab”
as you insert it. It is important that you Do Not
touch the metal part of the Aerosol Head (Figure
F5c).
Step F6. Close the Handset by pushing the Aerosol
Chamber together with the Medication Reservoir
until you hear or feel a “snap” (Figure F6). If you
Do Not hear or feel a “snap”, open the Handset
and check that the Blue Valve is seated properly.
Step F7. Attach Mouthpiece to Handset. Make sure the
Blue Flap is facing up (Figure F7) and is pressed in
the slot on the Mouthpiece. Push the Mouthpiece
straight onto the Handset. Make sure the
Mouthpiece stays attached to the Handset during
treatment.
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IMPORTANT
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Do Not touch the metal part of the
Aerosol Head.
Arms
Medication Reservoir with 4 Holes
Aerosol Head Detail
F5a
F5b
F5c
F6
F7
eRapid
Blue Flap

G. How to Take Your Treatment
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How to Take Your Treatment
Step G1. Confirm your medicine is at room temperature.
Step G2. Wash your hands.
Step G3. Add your medicine to the Medication Reservoir.
Make sure the Handset is on a flat, stable surface.
Add your medicine to the Medication Reservoir.
(Figure G3).
•
Do Not Use Medicines Prescribed for Other
Nebulizers in the eRapid.
•
Do not exceed the maximum fill volume of 6
mL.
Step G4. Close the Medication Cap by lining-up the Tabs
on the Medication Cap with the Tab Slots on the
Medication Reservoir and turning the Medication
Cap clockwise (to the right) until it stops (Figure
G4). As the Medication Cap is turned, the inner
part of the Medication Cap should rise.
Step G5. Attach the Connection Cord by aligning the
bottom of the Connector with the bottom of the
Handset and lifting until the Connection Cord snaps
into the rear underside of the Medication Reservoir
(Figure G5).
Snap
Medication Reservoir
Inner Cap
Tab
Tab Slot
G3
G4
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Step G6. Attach the Connection Cord to the Controller.
Place the Controller on a clean, flat, stable surface.
Attach the Connection Cord round end to the front
of the Controller (Figure G6).
Step G7. Place the Mouthpiece in your mouth. Sit in a
relaxed position. Place the end of the Mouthpiece
on top of your bottom lip and tongue and close your
lips around it (Figure G7). Keep the Handset level
and DO NOT cover the Blue Flap with your mouth.
Step G8. Turn on the Controller. Press and hold the
On/Off button for 1-2 seconds (Figure G8a). The
following will happen:
•You will hear 1 “beep” and the status light will
turn green.
•The eFlow Technology logo will appear on the
screen.
•If your eRapid Nebulizer system is assembled
correctly, your Controller will switch and display
the Treatment Screen (Figure G8b). The
Controller will continue to show the Treatment
Screen throughout your entire treatment. Note
that this example screen shows the Controller is
powered by batteries.
•After a few seconds, aerosol mist will begin to
flow into the Aerosol Chamber of the Handset
and out of the Mouthpiece.
Status Light
G6
G7
G8a
G8b

G. How to Take Your Treatment
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Step G9. Breathe normally in and out through the
Mouthpiece but Do Not breathe through your nose.
Continue to breathe in and breathe out normally
until the treatment is finished. If the Handset is tilted
over 45 degrees for more than 30 seconds, the
Nebulizer system will think your medicine has been
consumed and will beep twice, display a check
mark (Figure G9), and shut down. If this happens,
hold your Handset level and restart the Controller
by pressing the On/Off button.
Step G10. At the end of Treatment, the Controller will shut
off automatically.
•You will hear 2 beeps.
•The Dose Complete Checkmark will appear
briefly on the screen (Figure G9).
•Then the Controller will automatically shut off.
Step G11. Confirm your treatment is complete by
removing Medication Cap and seeing if the
medicine is below the Aerosol Head opening
(Figure G11). To mimic other general-purpose
nebulizers, the eRapid is designed to keep 1 mL
(1/5 teaspoon) of medicine in the Medication
Reservoir. Do not tilt or try to use the residual
medicine. If the medicine is above the Aerosol
Head opening, replace the Medication Cap and
press the On/Off button to restart your treatment.
Step G12. Once the treatment is complete, disassemble the
Handset for Cleaning. Refer to Steps E1-E21 for
cleaning instructions.
Rinse and clean your Handset
after each use!
TREATMENT - with mist PAUSE – no mist

IMPORTANT
:
If, for any reason, you must
PAUSE your treatment, press the Controller
On/Off Button for 1 full second. The PAUSE
function is activated when the LED flashes green
and the Controller display switches from the
TREATMENT screen to the PAUSE screen (Figure
G10). When you are ready to resume your treatment,
press the Controller On/Off Button again for 1 full
second. The treatment will resume when the LED
remains a steady green and the Controller display
switches back to the TREATMENT screen.
Residual
Medication
Aerosol Head
Opening
G9
G10
G11
WARNING

H. Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: How much medicine should be left in the
Medication Reservoir at the end of a treatment?
Answer:Following treatment, about 1 mL of medicine should
remain in the Medication Reservoir and the liquid level should be
slightly below the opening for the Aerosol Head (Figure G11). If the
liquid level is above the Aerosol Head opening, put the Medication
Cap back on and restart the treatment. Following treatment, unclog
the Aerosol Head by cleaning and then running the Easycare cycle
on the Aerosol Head. If the problem continues, call the number
below.
Question 2: How long should each treatment take?
Answer: Treatment time depends on the volume and type of
medicine. With normal operation and proper cleaning the eRapid
Nebulizer Handset should deliver 2.5 mL of distilled water in less
than 5 minutes. If more than 5 minutes are required, unclog the
Aerosol Head by cleaning and then running the Easycare cycle on
the Aerosol Head. If you are still having a long treatment time, call
the number below.
Question 3: When I turn on my Controller, nothing happens.
There does not seem to be any power.
Answer:If you are using Batteries, use the symbols in each
battery compartment to verify that the Batteries are inserted
correctly. If the Batteries are positioned properly, check to see if
the light is blinking on the Controller signaling low battery power. If
it is, replace the Batteries or use the AC Power Supply.
Answer:If you are using the AC Power Supply, check the
connection to be sure it is firmly connected to the Power Supply
Port located underneath the battery compartment. Also, be sure
that the AC Power Supply is plugged into a working wall outlet.
Question 4: How long will a new set of Batteries last?
Answer: A new set of Batteries will provide approximately 2 hours
of continuous treatment. You may also use rechargeable Batteries.
Question 5: What if no mist is coming out of the Handset?
Answer:First, check that the Controller has power. Second, check
to be sure the eRapid has been assembled correctly (Section F).
Third, check the Controller LCD to see if the Pause Function has
been activated (Figure G10). Lastly, check to be sure that
medicine is in the Medicine Reservoir. If, after cleaning the Aerosol
Head, your eRapid still does not function properly, call the number
below.
Question 6: How long will my eRapid last?
Answer:The Controller is warranted for 2 years with appropriate
care and if you remove the Batteries when storing the Controller for
more than 30 days. The Handset should last for 2-6 months but it
depends on the number of different medicines used with the
Handset, the number of times the Handset is used per day, the
amount of salt contained in the medicines, and the prompt and
proper maintenance of the Handset. For Medications that are high
in salt, it is a good idea to rinse both sides of the Aerosol Head
after use if you cannot clean immediately after use.
Question 7: I see many approaches for cleaning and
disinfecting nebulizers, which should I use?
Answer:ONLY use cleaning and disinfecting procedures
described in this document. PARI has tested these procedures
specifically for eRapid. Use of other methods may damage your
Handset.
Question 8: What if liquid is leaking from the Handset during
the treatment?
Answer:To prevent leaks, be sure: (1) the Blue Valve is properly
positioned in the Aerosol Chamber (Step F4), (2) the Aerosol Head
is inserted correctly (Step F5b), (3) the Medication Cap is screwed
on correctly (Step G4), and (4) the Medication Reservoir and the
Aerosol Chamber are closed properly and snapped together (Step
F6).
Answer:It is normal to have some liquid accumulate in the
Aerosol Chamber. Try to hold the Handset so that liquid medicine
does not come out of the Mouthpiece.
Question 9: What if my Controller powers up and then shuts
off before my treatment begins, or does not restart?
Answer:Press the On/Off button for 1 full second. If it still shuts
off after several (3-4) attempts, call the number below.
Question 10: What if my Controller does not shut off at the
end of my treatment?
Answer: Press the On/Off button again.
Answer:Disconnect the AC Power Supply from the Controller and
remove the Batteries.
Please note that the Controller has a built-in, automatic shutoff
after 20 minutes, and it will turn off at that time. If this situation
continues 3 or 4 times and you have been cleaning the Handset,
call the number below.
Question 11: What should I do with my old eRapid?
Answer:Clean and disinfect your Handset and then dispose in
normal municipal trash. Dispose of the Batteries following your
local municipality guidelines. Dispose of or recycle the Controller
with other electronic equipment.
Question 12: When I started my Easycare, the EASYCARE
screen did not appear on the display and the TREATMENT
screen appeared instead. What should I do?
Answer:Press and hold the Controller’s On/Off Button for 3 full
seconds. After 10 seconds, the Controller will automatically shut
off. Restart the Easycare cycle as described in Step E16 by
holding down the On/Off button for about 10 seconds until the
Easycare screen appears. If this situation occurs several (3-4)
times call the number below.

I. Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Fault/Condition
Possible Cause/Solution
1
Steady
Controller running on AC power.
2
Steady
Controller running on battery power.
3
Blinking
Empty battery, replace Batteries or switch to AC power.
4
Blinking
The LED changed from green to red and the
battery symbol is blinking during treatment.
Low battery, replace Batteries or switch to AC power.
5
Blinking
Device turns on, but LED flashes green-red
and this symbol is blinking.
Bad or missing Connection Cord, check Connection Cord between
Handset and Controller.
Bad or missing Aerosol Head, correct then press the On/Off button.
6
Blinking
Device beeps 1x, then beeps high to low with
the LED flashing red and this symbol is
blinking.
No medicine. Add medicine if you have not done so.
Not level or medicine is not touching the Aerosol Head. Gently tap
the Handset, hold the Handset level and press the On/Off button.
7
Blinking
Device beeps low to high 3x, flashes LED
green-red, blinks this symbol on the LCD,
and then turns off.
Have reached 20-minute maximum time and will shut down. If more
than 1 mL of medicine remains, press the On/Off button. After
treatment is complete, clean the Aerosol Head.
8
Steady
Device beeps 1x and LCD shows this
symbol.
Misting and working properly.
9
Steady
Controller has paused and Handset is not misting. To resume
treatment, press the On/Off button.
10
Brief
Functioning properly, eFlow has booted properly.
11
Brief
Device beeps 2x, displays this checkmark
symbol then turns off.
Your treatment is complete.
If more than 1 mL of medicine is remaining, the Handset may have
been tilted. Keep Handset level (± 45°), gently tap Handset and
restart Controller.