Pic solution Aircube User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT. PLEASE KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing Pic Solution’s AirCube, an aerosol therapy unit designed and manufactured according the

most up-to-date technologies.

AirCube is a class IIa medical device which converts medicines from liquid or suspension form to aerosol form, so

they can be administered directly to the airways.

The nebuliser cup supplied with AirCube allows the medicine to correctly penetrate the respiratory tract, thanks

to size of the aerosol particles.

Before using the unit, we highly recommend that you read the short list of warnings contained in this manual, to

make sure you have correctly understood how to use it.

ACCESSORIES DEVICE COMPONENTS

A - Adult mask G - On/Oﬀ switch

B - Children's mask H - Compressed air outlet

C - Mouthpiece I - Filter

D - Nose fork L - Nebuliser cup support

E - Connection tube M - Openings for cooling

F - Nebuliser cup N - Power cord

A, B, C, D, E and F are available as spare parts in kit

02 00499 000 0000

GENERAL WARNINGS

• Before use, carefully read the information in this manual, and keep for future reference.

• Unit designed for aerosol therapy. Follow the instructions of a medical practitioner as to the type of medicine to

use, the dose, frequency and duration of inhalations. Any use other than the one for which the unit is intended

is considered improper and therefore dangerous; PIKDARE S.r.l. cannot be held liable for any damage caused

by incorrect or unreasonable use or if the device is used in electrical systems that do not conform to safety

regulations in eﬀect.

• A power outage, a sudden failure or any other adverse condition may cause the unit to stop working, therefore

it is recommended that users have an alternative unit or medicine (agreed upon with a physician) that can be

used in the event this occurs.

• After removing the device from its packaging, check that it is intact, without any visible damage that may have

occurred during transport. If in doubt, do not use the unit, and contact the PiC Service Centre.

• Unroll the power cord completely before connecting it to the mains.

• The incomplete unrolling of the power cord may cause overheating.

• Packaging (bags, box, etc.) may be dangerous and should be kept out of reach of children. Keep the unit out of

reach of children, pets and persons with cognitive limitations.

• Before connecting the device, check that your mains voltage corresponds to that shown on the rating label. The

rating label is located on the bottom of the unit.

• In case of incompatibility between the unit plug and the electrical socket, use certied adapters if the existing

legislation in the individual country allows for it or have an PIKDARE S.r.l. S.p.A. authorised technician or personnel

from the PIC service centre replace the plug.

• To prevent overheating and damage to the compressor, switch o the device for at least 40 minutes after every

20 minutes of uninterrupted use.

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• Do not use the device in the presence of nitrous oxide, oxygen or ammable air/anaesthetic mixtures.

• Turn o the appliance and disconnect from the mains after use and before adding more medicine. Do not ll the

nebuliser cup beyond the maximum level indicated on it and check that it is assembled with all its components.

• Keep the device and power cord away from hot surfaces.

• Do not use the device while taking a bath or shower, or when in a damp place, or close to bath-tubs, sinks,

washbasins, or in any other situation in which there are liquids that may come into contact with the device.

• Never touch the device with wet or damp hands.

• Do not drop or put the device into water or other liquids. Should this occur, unplug it immediately, stop using the

appliance and contact PIKDARE S.r.l. S.p.A. or a PiC Service Centre.

• Do not block the openings for cooling air.

• Do not use the device if you feel drowsy.

• If children or persons with physical or mental disabilities use the device, proper supervision by an adult is

required. Children must be kept under adult supervision to ensure that they do not play with the device. The

device contains small parts that can be swallowed and the power cord poses risk of strangling.

• Do not use connectors or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.

• Make sure the unit is placed on a level, stable surface when used in order to prevent spillage.

• During use, the surface must be free of any objects that may obstruct the correct ow of air.

• Do not block the holes of the lter cover located on the upper surface of the device with cloth or other items: this

could cause the motor to overheat and reduce device performance

• Do not pour liquid on the device, especially on the lter cover: this could lead to its undesired discharge/

nebulisation.

• Before cleaning or performing any maintenance work on the device, disconnect it from the mains by pulling the

plug out of the electrical socket.

• If you decide to no longer use the device, disconnect from the mains and cut o the power cord so the device

cannot work. Dispose of the device and power cord in compliance with existing laws. We also recommend

eliminating any parts that are potential hazards, particularly for children.

• Refer to laws in force for information regarding the disposal of accessories subject to wear. To dispose of the

device, refer to Directive 2012/19/EU.

• Do not use the device if, after a fall, it shows signs of damage on any of its parts. If in doubt, do not use the device,

and contact the PiC Service Centre.

• In the case of failure or malfunction of the appliance, switch it o by removing the plug from the mains and

contact the PiC Service Centre only. The power cord and fuse specied in the “Technical Specications” must be

replaced by PiC Technical Assistance Centre staﬀ only.

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PREPARING AND USING THE UNIT

• Take the device and the accessories out of the package.

• Pour the medicine and/or saline solution in the nebuliser tank, according to the doses recommended by your

physician, without exceeding the maximum level shown by the mark on the tank; close the nebuliser cup;

• Connect the tube to the nebuliser cup;

• Connect the nebuliser cup to the accessory needed for the therapy: Adult or children’s mask, fork, mouthpiece

(applied parts) see g. 3. In case of doubt, ask your physician about which accessory to use.

• Connect the tube to the compressed air outlet and to the nebuliser cup;

• Connect the device to the mains;