Vapor Expert PY-001 User manual

Vapor Expert PY-001
Portable Nebulizer
English
2011/10/21
Instruction Manual

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual
Dear Customer,
This manual contains important information you must know about the product.
Please read it thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual with you.
The Nebulizer’s spray quality will be different by different medicine
characteristic; the spray volume may be varied. Besides, when medicine is in low
temperature that sprays volume will be decrease.
Intended use
Medical purpose This product is intended to be used for inhaling
medication for respiratory disorders.
Intended user Legally certified medical experts, such as doctor, nurse
and therapist, or healthcare personnel or patient under
the guidance of qualified medical experts.
Environment This product is intended for use in a medical facility,
such as Hospital, clinic and doctor’s office, in a room of
general household, and in open-air environment with a
roof.
Durable period Durable periods are as follows.
Durable period may vary depending on usage
environment.
Main body 1year
Medical cup 1year
Mouth piece 1year
Mask 1year
Precautions Warnings described in the instruction manual should be
observed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS BEFORE USING
When using an electronic appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
WARNING:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on or near children,
handicapped persons or invalids. Besides, the dosage and frequency of the use also has
to be specified by the prescribing physician.

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2. Do not operate under the blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and cause fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
4. Do not use cotton swabs or other objects to touch the mesh; otherwise, product will not
operate.
5. Do not use different type batteries in the same time.
6. Do not carry or store the product which is still remaining medicine in medical cup.
7. For the type, dose, and regimen of the medication, be sure to follow the instructions of a
doctor.
8. Do not immerse them in water.
9. Do not use disinfection solution containing sodium hypochlorite.
10. Do not inhale by using water in the medication bottle.
11. Do not drop or apply strong shock to the Main unit.
12. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.
FEATURE:
1. This product utilizes ultrasonic vibration to turn liquid drug into fine mist which is then
sent to the respiratory tract and oral cavity by a venting system so that therapeutic result
can be achieved.
2. Compact and easily to carry.
3. Ultrasonic vibration which produces 100,000 ~120,000 vibrations per second.
4. After 20-minutes continuously operation or when the medical cup is no medicine, the
appliance will automatic shutdown.
5. Built-in low-battery indicator.
6. No matter use the product in different angle, that still can operate normally in short term.
When put the product upside down, medicine cannot contact to mesh, the product still
can operate normally in 10 seconds (it can be different if different medicine is in using).
NOTICE FOR SAFETY OPERATION
To ensure safety, please do follow all rules below:
1. Before using
 Use this appliance in the correct manners outlined in this manual.
 This appliance had to operate under nominal temperature (10 ℃ ~40 ℃ ), outside the
nominal temperature range was not suitable to operate the product.
 The medicine treatment should according to doctor’s advice.
 If the product operates improperly, please discontinue use it and send it for repairing
immediately or consult your dealer.
 If the medical cup is not functioning very well (such as very weak spray volume etc.),
before using, please replace it.
 When this appliance has not been used for a while, if any part (such as medical cup,
mouth piece or mask) seems dirty, please proceed with cleaning procedure described
in the cleaning and maintenance procedure.

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual
 Do not add medicine over the indicated line marked on medical cup (8c.c marking).
 Do not disassemble or make any modification on this appliance.
2. Under using
 Children or disable patients should be assisted by adults or medical personnel when
using this appliance.
 Do not use this appliance under a high humid environment (>85% RH)
 Do not use this product if the medical cup without any medicine.
 Keep the appliance in flat position and steady during operation to avoid spillage.
 Do not open the cover of medical cup during operation.
 Keep eyes away from the mist output.
 Treatment period please follow the doctor’s advice.
 Different patients should use individual clean medical cups and mouth pieces to
avoid cross infection.
 Some medicine dose not nebulizes well, please consult with your doctor.
 This appliance has a low-battery indicator. When the indicator light is green, the
power is good for working. When the power light turns to orange, the battery is
become weak, but you still can use product, however you may need to replace
battery soon. If the power light is turns red it means voltage is too low to operate,
please replace the battery immediately.
 During using this appliance, if any irregularity or discomfort is observed, please
discontinue use this appliance.
 This product has built-in a 20-minute shutoff timer. If it cannot be shutoff
automatically, discontinue using and consult your dealer for help.
 If product detects no medicine in the medical cup, the LED indicator will turn red and
flash four times then shutoff automatically
 When under using, you can use the product in any angles. But, make sure medicine
has good contact with mesh.
3. After using
 Please clean all parts after each usage and do follow instruction in the
manual.
 Do not immerse this appliance in water when cleaning to avoid
damaging any electrical parts.
 Do not store this appliance in direct sunlight, outside our suggestion
storage temperature and humidity environment.
 Keep this product from the reach of children.

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual
NAME OF COMPONENT
1. Power button: press to turn on or off the appliance.
2. Indicator Light: Indicate the power condition. (Green for normal/Orange for battery
weak/Red for exhausted battery) and also showing is there still have medicine inside the
medical cup. If there is no medicine inside, indicator light will turn red and flash four times
before turn off automatically.
3. Medical Cup: Contain the medicine.(Suggestion: Replace a new medical cup per year)
4. Push button: push here to release the medical cup from the main body.
5. Medical cup cover: open here to pour the medicine.
6. Mouthpiece or Mask
7. Mesh
8. Battery cover: open here to replace battery.
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Mask
HOW TO USE
1. Make sure that all parts such as mouthpiece or mask, medical cup are clean, or clean the
above three parts before using.
2. Open the battery cover and put in batteries.
(The battery life varied by using different brands of battery)
Suggestion: Use Alkaline batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable Batteries (option).
1. Remove batteries if the unit is not in use for long periods. Failure to do so could
result in damage due to battery leakage.
2. Discard the waste batteries according to local law.
3. Open the medical cup cover and pour the medicine into the medical
cup and close the cover completely.
4. Install mask or mouthpiece properly and start using the appliance.

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual
When the power button is pressed and the appliance starts working the green light
will on (sometimes, in orange and which depend on battery power remained) and the
build in timer will start to countdown.
If the indicator turns orange, it shows the battery is weak. If the appliance is activated
and the power indicator turns to red, it means the batteries are exhausted and the
appliance cannot operate properly. Please replace with new battery immediately.
If there is no medicine inside the medical cup, indicator light will turn red and flash
four times before appliance turning off automatically.
CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE NOTICE
After each using, please clean the following parts:
1. Remove the medical cup and mouthpiece or mask. Discard all
remaining medicine in the cup.
Open the medical cap and discard all remaining medicine.
Pour in some hot water and close the cover completely.
Press the power button and operate 1~2minutes to discard all
remaining medicine completely.
Ensure medicine be cleaned completely after each using, otherwise,
it could cause mesh blocked.
2. Clean the surface of main body of appliance with cotton swabs or a piece
of fine cotton fabrics.
Please clean the electrode in the main body and medical cup, ensure
normally electrical conduction.
Please do not use easily volatility liquid to clean the electrode, ex.
Benzene, thinner.
3. Clean the medical cup, mouthpiece and mask with clean water and store at a safety
place after cleaning the surface with ethanol.
Suggestion: Use a new medical cup for different illness or patients to avoid cross infection.

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DISINFECTION
Medical cup can be disinfected by boiling in hot water. After 10 to 30 minutes of boiling,
shake off excessive water from the cup and let them dry on a clean, lint free (paper) towel.
Main unit, mask, mouth piece can Not be boiled.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
After checking the followings, if any problem still persists, please return the
appliance to your dealer for servicing.
Cause of failure
Causes and reaction measures
Push power button ,
but no operation
1. Check if the battery voltage is
sufficient?
When the appliance’s red indicator
light is on, the battery power is too
low. Please replace the battery
immediately.
2. Discard the waste batteries
according to local law.
1. Check the battery is installed correctly?
Open battery cover and check if the battery electrode is
rusted or not.
Cannot nebulize or not
enough mist output
1. Check if the medical cup is filled with appropriate amount
of medicine?
2. The mesh in medical cup blocked by remaining medicine.
Cleaning medical cup, if still can’t solve problem, please
replace a new medical cup.
3. The mesh surface (mesh output) has covered by water or
medication.
Remove water or medication from mesh surface.
4. Medical cup is not installing properly.
Release the medical cup from main body and push it back
again.
Suggestion: Replace a new medical cup per year.

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The accessories
Model No.
Size
Child Mask
PY-001-MS
87.22 x 64.35 x 57 mm
Adult Mask
PY-001-ML
124 x 77 x 68.5 mm
Mouth Piece
PY-001-MP
43 x 27.5 mm
Medical Cup (Gray)
PY-001-MC
54 x 43.99 x 38.50 mm
Medical Cup (Blue)
PY-001-B-MC
54 x 43.99 x 38.50 mm

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual
The particle size is measured according to the provisions of the EN
13544-1:2007 “Respiratory therapy equipment –Part 1: Nebulizing
systems and their components”, Annex CC.3 using the type test
method.
Particle Size: MMAD 4.98um
Sound: Less than 30db
Aerosol Output: 0.2 mL/min
SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION
Warning
Symbol for Type BF applied part
Direct current
Read the documentation symbol
Batch Symbol
Serial number Symbol
Manufacturer
EC Representative
Symbol

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SPECIFICATIONS
Latest amendment date: 21/10/2011
CE 0120
Model Number
PY-001
Power Supply
1.5VX 2, AA Size Alkaline
battery
Power Consumption
< 2W
Active current consumption
<650 mA
Standby current consumption
<0.35mA
Battery life
Continue operation:
1 hour (min)for brand new 1.5V X
2,AA, Alkaline battery or Ni-MH
rechargeable Batteries (option).
Full battery indication
>2.2V, green light
Weak battery indication
2.0V ~2.2V, orange light
Low battery indication
<2.0V, red light
Operation environment
10~40°C, 30%~80% RH
Storage/ Transportation
environment
-20~70°C, ≦85% RH
Nebulization rate
0.2mL/min,~1.0mL/min(Max)
Particle size
<5um
Time AUTO-OFF
Power on, operate 20 min. Then
auto-off
Nebulizer auto-off
No medication
Medication bottle volume
2~8 mL (Max.)
Ultrasonic Oscillation
Frequency
103 KHZ~123 KHZ ± 1K
Reusable parts life
Medical cup, mask, mouthpiece:
one year
According as reliability test
result- One time per day
The specifications may be changed without prior notice.
* The product has certified to meet the Harmonized Standard
EN60601-1(Product Safety) and EN60601-1-2 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility)
* The grounding mechanism

Vapor Expert(PY-001)Portable Nebulizer –Instruction Manual
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