Veridian Healthcare VH SonicMist User manual

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VH SonicMist
Ultrasonic Nebulizer System
Model 11-520
YEAR
3-YEAR
READ THIS INSTRUCTION M A N U A L
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
Mountain View
Medical Supply
5076 W. 58th Ave.
Arvada, CO 80002
303-455-1300
800-873-7121
MVMSinc.com

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S T OP!
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ALL OF THE FO LL O W I N G
COMPONENTS BEFORE USING YOUR N E B U L I Z E R
Mouthpiece #1
Nasal Piece
Child and A dult
M asks
UltraSonic Unit Mouthpiece #2
Ex tension T ube
A ir F ilt er
5 Medication C ups Unit B ase
Battery P ack
Auto Adapter A C Adapt er
Storage B ag
I nstruc tion M anual
FAQ I nf orma tion Sheet
Replacement P arts
Order F orm
IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, INCLUDING I N SE R T S O R
INSTRUCTION MANUALS, DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE O F
PURCHASE. CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE AT 866 326 1313.

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TABLE OF C O N T E N T S
I n tr oduc tion ..................................................................................................................4
Care and Safety I nf orma tion .................................................................................5-6
Product F ea tur es ..........................................................................................................7
Nebuliz er Mask/Mouthpiece S elec tion ..................................................................8
Power Option Use and S elec tion .......................................................................9-10
Using Your Nebuliz er ..........................................................................................11-14
Cleaning and D isinf ec tion .................................................................................15-16
Changing the F ilt er ...................................................................................................17
T r oubleshooting ........................................................................................................18
Warnings and C autions ............................................................................................19
Product Specifications .............................................................................................20
W arr an t y ......................................................................................................................21
I nstruc ciones en Español ...................................................................................23-43
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Thank y ou for purchasing this Veridian Healthc ar e VH SonicMist Ultrasonic N ebuliz er .
Please read this instruc tion manual c ompletely before using your unit to ensur e saf e
and effective use , as w ell as long lif e of the pr oduc t .
Ultrasonic nebulizers ar e used t o efficiently deliver medica tion in the f orm of a mist t o the
lungs . Prescribed medicine is placed in the nebulizer and the ultrasonic transponder c on ver ts
the liquid medica tion into an aer osol mist which is then inhaled . This method of delivery is
beneficial in the trea tment of asthma and other r espir a t or y ailmen ts , as the medicine is
administered dir ec tly t o the bronchial passages of the lungs t o pr o vide quick and eff ec tiv e
r elief . W ith pr oper use and car e , y our new nebulizer will provide y ou with man y years of saf e ,
effective breathing ther ap y t r ea tmen ts .
Feder al law allows nebulizers to be sold b y a physician’s prescription only . T hese
de vic es should be used only a t the direction of a doc t or or healthcare professional and
should be used only as in t ended and described in this manual .

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CARE AND SAFETY I N F O R M AT I O N
I mproper care or use of your nebulizer ma y r esult in injur y , damage t o the unit or ineff ec tiv e
trea tment . Following these instructions will ensur e the nebulizer’s efficacy and long lif e .
General Cautions and W arnings
• Adult supervision is recommended f or use with children
• To avoid electrical shock k eep unit a w a y from w a t er , never immerse the adapter or unit in liquid;
do not reach f or a unit that has fallen into water—immediately unplug the unit
• D o not handle the unit or po w er cord(s) with wet hands
• D o not use the unit if it has any damaged par ts (including po w er cor d or plug), if it has been
submersed in water or dr opped
• T he unit should not be used where flammable gas , oxygen or aer osol spra y products ar e being
used
• I f any abnormality oc curs , disc on tinue use until the unit has been examined and r epair ed
• D o not leave the unit unatt ended when plugged in or oper a ting
• D o not shak e the unit when in oper a tion
• Opening the cover during operation ma y cause injur y
• D isc onnect the unit from the electrical outlet before cleaning , filling and af t er each use
• Only use included a ttachmen ts and ac c essories; do not use a ttachmen ts from other nebuliz er
models
• Masks and mouthpiec es should be replaced a t least onc e a y ear
• D o not disassemble the unit or attempt t o repair it
Operating Cautions and W arnings
• D o not allow nebulized medica tion t o come in contact with ey es; nebulizer treatments ar e
in t ended t o be inhaled orally or nasally only
• Change the water af t er each use
• T he maximum capacity of the medicine cup is 7.5 ml .; do not o ver fill

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CARE AND SAFETY I N F O R M AT I O N
• Alw a y s follow physician instruction f or volume of medica tion used per trea tment and nec essary
trea tment time
• Nev er use this unit while operating a v ehicle
• I f you experience any discomfort or an abnormality oc curs , stop using the unit immediat ely
• T he unit should not be used f or more than 30 minutes a t a time , af t er use wait 30 minutes bef ore
beginning a new treatment
Storage Cautions and W arnings
• Nev er store the unit in dir ec t sunlight , high temperature or humidit y
• K eep the unit out of reach of small children
• Alw a y s k eep the unit unplugged while not in use; it is also suggested that the batt er y pack be
disconnected from the unit when not in use
Cleaning Cautions and W arnings
• Alw a y s check the selec t ed mouthpiec e , medica tion cup and air filt er before each use; dirt y or
worn par ts should be cleaned or replaced as nec essary
• Nev er immerse the unit in water t o clean as it ma y damage the unit
• D isc onnect the unit from the electrical outlet or remove batt er y pack before cleaning
• Clean all necessary par ts af t er each trea tment as instructed in this guidebook ; if the unit has not
been used f or an extended period , all par ts should be cleaned prior t o use
Battery Cautions and W arnings
• I ncluded batt er y pack is suitable f or use with VH SonicMist only , do not use with other units
• D o not use any other po w er sour ce except those provided; unsupported po w er sources ma y
damage unit
• D o not store the batt er y in dir ec t sunlight , high temperature or high humidit y
• Avoid placing the batt er y on metal or wet sur fac es or inside a metal bo x; this ma y shor t - cir cuit
the batt er y’ s positive and negative contact causing the batt er y t o hea t or e xplode

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PRODUCT F E AT U R ES
Illustrations of the nebulizer mechanics and detailed use instructions are included
throughout this manu al .
Air F ilt er C o ver
C o ver
POWER Butt on
A ir flo w C on tr ol/
Fan Speed Butt on
Battery P ack

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N E B U L I Z E R M A S K / M O U T H P I ECE SE L EC T I O N
T his unit includes fiv e styles of masks and mouthpiec es , allowing f or user preference in
their desired medica tion delivery method . Replacement par ts ar e available f or order on the
enclosed order form, b y calling Customer Care a t 866-326-1313 or a t your local medical supply
dealer .
Face mask (adult and child size included): face
masks require use of the included e x tension
tube . Select the appropriate size f or the patient
- child or adult - and place over the patien ts
nose and mouth. Secure in place with the
elastic strap around the patient’s head and
hold the nebulizer in place with a fr ee hand .
Mouthpiece style #1 : put the mouthpiece in t o
the mouth, holding gen tly betw een the teeth
and close the lips around the mouthpiece; hold
the nebulizer in place with a fr ee hand .
Mouthpiece style #2 : this style r equir es use of
the extension tube . P ut the mouthpiece in t o
the mouth, holding gen tly betw een the teeth
and close the lips around the mouthpiece; hold
the nebulizer in place with a fr ee hand .
Nasal piec e : gen tly insert the nasal pieces in t o
the nose; hold the nebulizer in place with a fr ee
hand .
P r oper use and assembly of each
mouthpiec e is further explained later in the
‘USING YOUR NEBULIZER ’ section of this
manual .
Adult Face Mask Mouthpiece Style #1
Mouthpiece Style #2 Nasal Piece

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POWER OPTIONS USE AND SE L EC T I O N
T his unit includes three convenient power options:
R echar geable
Battery P ack
A C Adapter DC A ut o
Adapt er
Replacement po w er option par ts ar e available f or order on the
enclosed order form, b y calling Customer Care a t 866-326-1313 or
a t your local medical supply dealer .
Rechargeable Battery P ack:
Note: To remove the nebulizer
body from the battery pack ,
press the ribbed release button
as shown and pull up on the
nebulizer bo dy .
N ot e : Charge f or 24 hours before first use; charge f or 4-6 hours af t er
initial char ge . Battery can be charged with A C adapter plug or DC aut o
adapt er .
1. Remove the batt er y pack from the housing .
2. I nser t the adapter into the batt er y pack po w er port and plug
the plug end into a w all sock et .
A green light will illuminate on the batt er y and r emain on while
the unit is charging; this light does not necessarily indicate that
the batt er y is fully char ged , alw a y s follow the r ec ommended
charging times as noted abo v e .
I t is recommended tha t the battery be r emo v ed af t er each use and when
the nebulizer will not be used for an e x t ended period of time .

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POWER OPTIONS USE AND SE L EC T I O N
A C Adapt er:
1. B e certain the batt er y pack is removed from the housing .
2. I nser t the A C adapter dir ec tly into the underside of the
housing , Fig 1. For hands-free operation, use with the
included base , Fig 2.
3. Plug the A C adapter plug end into a w all sock et .
4. A lw a y s unplug the adapter before cleaning and
st or age .
DC Aut o Adapt er:
1. B e certain the batt er y pack is removed from the
housing .
2. I nser t the DC adapter dir ec tly into the underside of the
housing , Fig 3.
3. Plug the adapter dir ec tly into the po w er sour ce in the
v ehicle .
4. A lw a y s unplug the adapter before cleaning and
st or age .
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Ne v er leave the unit plugged in to a power source when not in use .

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B ef ore the first use of the nebulizer or if the unit has not been
used f or an extended period of time , it should be cleaned
thoroughly as described in the Cleaning and Disinf ec tion
section of this manual .
The patient receiving trea tment should be in a c omf or table
seated or slightly r eclining position as treatments tak e sever al
minut es .
1. Determine your po w er option and mouthpiece/mask st yle
selection and gather your par ts prior t o starting the
trea tment .
2. Attach your selec t ed po w er sour ce .
3. Remove the clear nebulizer c o ver , Fig 1 . Remove the
medica tion cup if one is in plac e .
4. F ill the water r eser v oir with either tap or distilled water t o
the indicated level betw een the t w o lines within the
r eser v oir , Fig 2 . Use fresh water f or every trea tment .
N ot e: The recommended water temperature range is
68°F–104°F/20°C–40°C
The use of cool water ( belo w 68°F/20°C) will r esult in a
lower r a t e of nebuliza tion.
The use of warm water (above 104°F/40°C) will r esult in a
higher r a t e of nebuliza tion.
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5. I nser t the medica tion cup as shown, Fig 1.
6. P our the medica tion into the nebulizer cup following the
physician prescribed dosage , Fig 2. The medica tion cup
capacity is 7.5mL; overfilling the medica tion cup will r educ e
the nebulization r a t e .
Note: I f your medica tion dosage volume is 2ml or less , or if
the medica tion is very dense , the medica tion should be
diluted with distilled water so that the volume is a
minimum of 4 ml .
7. Replace the clear nebulizer c o ver , Fig 3.
8. Plug the po w er cor d into the electrical outlet if nec essary .
P r oper use of the mask or mouthpiece is
important in helping to ensure effective and
efficient medication delivery. Some piec es
r equir e an extension tube (included) for pr oper
use . An extension tube is flexible and can be
adjusted for a more comfortable position during
treatmen t .
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9. Attach the selec t ed mouthpiece t o the nebulizer and position the mouthpiece a t the
patient’s mouth.
R emember that masks should cover the patient’s mouth and nose; mouthpiec es should be
in the mouth with the lips closed around the end of the mouthpiec e , Figs 4-7.
Face Mask
Fig. 4 Mouthpiece Style #1
Fig. 5
Mouthpiece Style #2
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Nasal Piece
Fig. 7

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10. P r ess the POWER button on the nebuliz er . Nebuliza tion
beg ins a t a slower r a t e and will become str onger .
11. To increase or decrease the nebulization r a t e , press the fan
button until the desired level is r eached . The ligh ts on the
housing will illuminate in c orr ela tion t o the nebuliza tion
r a t e: 3 ligh ts = highest r a t e , 1 light = lowest r a t e .
12. The nebulizer should r emain vertical during trea tment f or
proper nebulization of the medica tion and t o pr ev ent
spilling of the liquid .
13. Ultrasonic trea tment times average six minut es . T he
viscosity of the medica tion and airflow setting ma y r esult in
longer trea tment times .
14. When the trea tment is c omplet e , turn the unit off and
unplug it from the outlet .
15. A lw a y s dispose of any remaining medica tion.
16. A llo w the unit t o c ool . D isassemble , clean and store y our
nebuliz er . B e certain that the nebulizer pieces ar e
completely dry before st or age .
Fan Sp
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F a n
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I t is important to c omplet e the entire prescribed dose of medication f or
maximum
eff ec tiv eness . Consult with your prescribing physician or
healthcare professional for information on your specific medica tion
ther ap y treatmen t plan.

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C L E A N I N G AND DISINFECTING P R O CE D U R ES
The nebulizer and mouthpiece should be thoroughly cleaned af t er each use unless a diff er ent
cleaning regimen is specified b y your healthcare professional; additional hygienic precautions
ma y be required f or use with high-risk patien ts . Nev er attempt a subsequent medica tion
trea tment without first cleaning your unit and mouthpiec e .
Cleaning P r ocedur es:
1. Ensure that the po w er cor d is disconnected from the po w er
outlet and that the batt er y pack is disconnected from the
nebulizer housing body .
2. Remove the clear lid from the nebulizer body , Fig 1.
3. Wash the mouthpiec e , fan, medicine cup and air filt er c o ver
in warm water with mild det er gen t . Rinse thr oughly , Fig 2 .
4. A llo w all pieces t o air dry before use or st or age . D o not
store any par ts wet as remaining moisture cr ea t es a risk of
bacterial g r o wth.
5. Rinse the water r eser v oir with warm w a t er , do not use
det er gen t . A s needed , wipe out the r eser v oir with a
damp cloth. D o not replace the lid or medica tion cup
until the unit is completely dr y .
6. The body of the unit and the outside of the batt er y
pack can be wiped down with a soft cloth; if nec essary ,
use a damp soft cloth with a non-abrasive cleaner .
Nev er immerse the nebulizer body or batt er y in liquid .
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C L E A N I N G AND DISINFECTING P R O CE D U R ES
Disinfecting P r ocedur es:
I t is recommended that the par ts be disinfected monthly if the unit is used on a r egular
medica tion ther ap y schedule .
1. Remove the clear lid from the nebulizer body .
2. Rinse the mouthpiec e , fan, medicine cup and air filt er cover in hot w a t er . M ix one par t
white vinegar with three par ts distilled w a t er , in a volume sufficient t o fully immerse the
piec es .
3. Submerge pieces in the vinegar mixture f or thirty minut es .
4. Rinse everything thoroughly with w a t er .
5. A llo w all pieces t o air dry c omplet ely , or dry them thoroughly with a clean, soft t o wel . D o
not store any par ts wet as remaining moisture cr ea t es a risk of bacterial g r o wth.
Nev er use soap pads or powder cleanser t o clean any part of the unit . Nev er use any cleaning
products that ma y be harmful when swallowed or inhaled .
I t is recommended that mouthpiec es and masks be replaced periodically depending on the
frequency of ther ap y treatments or when damaged or cr ack ed . To order replacement par ts ,
use the included order form, call Customer Care a t 866-326-1313 or contact your local dealer .

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CHANGING THE F I L T E R
• Nev er operate the unit without a filt er .
• Replace the filt er af t er every ten uses , or sooner if it turns g r a y , appears c on taminat ed
is blocked or becomes w et .
• Use only VH SonicMist filters; additional filters ar e available f or order using the included
order form, calling Customer Care a t 866-326-1313 or contacting your local dealer .
• D o not substitute cotton or any other materials f or the filt ers .
• D o not attempt t o clean or r euse a filt er .
T o r eplac e the filter, follo w these steps:
1. Change the filt er only when the unit is off ,
unplugged and completely c ool .
2. Gently pull the filt er cap out of the c o ver ; if
nec essary , use a non-metal t ool t o help lif t -
up cap .
3. Remove the filt er from the filt er cap .
4. P lac e a new filt er in the filt er cap .
5. Return the filt er cap t o its plac e , ensuring
that it is firmly in plac e .

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T R O U B L ES H OOT I N G
T he nebulizer produces no aerosol, or a small amount of aer osol .
• T here ma y be t oo much or t oo little medicine in the nebuliz er . The amount of liquid should
be betw een 0.5 ml and 7.5 ml .
• The medica tion cup ma y be damaged; check and r eplac e .
• The water r eser v oir ma y be dirt y ; wipe clean and attempt again.
• The nebulizer should be held vertically during use .
• The medica tion ma y not be suitable f or nebulization. Check with your ph y sician.
• The filt er ma y be in need of r eplacement
Some medicine remains in the nebulizer a t the end of m y tr eatmen t .
This is normal . Nev er k eep leftover medica tion.
Treatments with the mask tak es longer than treatments with the mouthpiec e .
This is normal . Less medica tion is delivered per breath with the mask because the aer osol
is combined with ambient air through the holes in the mask .
Unit does not operate when the PO WER button is pr essed .
I f using the A C adapter or aut o adapt er , check connections betw een the adapter and the unit
and the adapter and the outlet . I f using the batt er y , check that the batt er y is properly
c onnect ed . Charge the batt er y .
Fan is not working pr operly .
Check that the fan is firmly pushed onto the motor shaf t .
Fan speed light changes from r ed to gr een during use .
The batt er y needs t o be char ged . Nebulization will slow and then c ease .

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WARNING AND C A U T I O N S
N ebuliz er ther ap y is in t ended for use with physician prescribed medication only. O ver
the c oun t er medication, essential/aromatherapy oils or alcohol ar e not suitable for inhaling
using a nebuliz er . Highly viscous substances ma y damage the unit and mak e it unsuitable f or
use . Nev er use nebulizer ther ap y f or anything other than physician prescribed r espir a t or y
car e ther ap y .
U se common sense electrical caution when oper a ting the de vice . This nebulizer runs on
DC po w er . A lw a y s turn off the po w er and unplug the device before cleaning or if the unit is
not w or k ing properly .

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PRODUCT S P EC I F I C AT I O N S
Name VH SonicMist Ultrasonic Nebuliz er
Model Number 11-520
Medication Capacity Maximum 7.5 ml
P ar ticle Size 0.5 t o 10 µm
Ultrasonic Frequency 2.5MHz+200kHz (-100 kH z)
Av er age Nebulization Rate >= 0.2 ml / minut e
Operating Conditions Temperature: 41
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Unit D imensions ( W x H x D) 3.35” x 2.35” x 5” (without batt er y)
3.35” x 2.35” x 6.25” (with batt er y)
Unit Weight 8 o z. (without batt er y)
13.8 o z. (with batt er y)
Power Connection 12V DC
Included Accessories Rechargeable batt ery pack , 12- v olt A C adapt er , DC aut o adapt er , child mask ,
adult mask , e x t ension tube , nasal piec e , 2 mouthpiece st yles , 5 medica tion
cups , 1 air filt er , base
Specifications are subject to change without notice .