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Cleaning
Important
The device must be switched off, disconnected from
the mains and allowed to cool down each time before
cleaning.
The atomiser and the used accessories such as the
mouthpiece, mask, nasal douche, etc. must be washed
with hot but not boiling water after each use. Dry the
parts carefully using a soft cloth. Put the parts together
again if they are completely dry and place them in a
dry, sealed container or disinfect them.
When cleaning, ensure that any residue is removed.
Never use any substances for cleaning that could po-
tentially be toxic if they came into contact with the skin
or mucous membranes, or if they were swallowed or
inhaled.
Use a soft, dry cloth and non-abrasive cleaning products
to clean the device.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning products and never
submerge the device in water.
Important
• Ensure that no water gets inside the device.
• The masks and air tube must be washed with
warm water.
• Do not boil nor autoclave the air tube and
masks.
• Do not clean the device or accessories in the dish-
washer.
• Do not touch the device with wet hands when it is
plugged in and do not allow water to spray on the
device. Only operate the device if it is completely dry.
• Do not spray any liquid into the vents. If liquid pen-
etrates the device this could cause damage to the
electrics or other nebuliser parts and lead to a mal-
function.
Condensation, hose care
Condensation may form in the hose depending on the
ambient conditions. It is essential to remove the mois-
ture to prevent the bacterial growth and ensure ideal
therapy. To do so, proceed as follows:
• Remove the compressed air hose [8] from the atom-
iser [9].
• The hose must remain connected to the inhaler [4].
• Operate the nebuliser until the moisture is removed
by the air passing through.
• In the event of heavy contamination, replace the
hose.
Disinfection
Please carefully observe the points below when disin-
fecting your atomiser and accessories. We recommend
disinfecting the individual parts on a daily basis after
the last usage as a minimum measure.
(All you need for this is a little white vinegar and dis-
tilled water.)
• First, clean the atomiser and accessories as de-
scribed in the "Cleaning" section.
• Place the disassembled atomiser, nasal douche,
mouthpiece and the disassembled nosepiece in
boiling water for 5 minutes.
• Rinse the parts with water and dry carefully with a
soft cloth.
Important
Do not boil or autoclave the compressed air hose or
the masks.
• Put the parts together again if they are completely
dry and place them in a dry, sealed container.
Note
Please ensure that the parts are completely dried af-
ter cleaning, otherwise the risk of bacterial growth is
increased.
Drying
• Place the individual parts on a clean, dry and absor-
bent surface and leave them to dry completely (at
least 4 hours).
Durability of materials
• As with any plastic parts, atomisers and their acces-
sories are affected by a certain amount of wear and
tear when used and hygienically prepared on a fre-
quent basis. Over time, this can lead to a change in
the aerosol, which can have a negative effect on the
efficiency of the therapy. We therefore recommend
that you replace the atomiser and other accessories
after a year.
• The following point should be observed when select-
ing the cleaning product or disinfectant: only use a
mild cleaning product or disinfectant in the concen-
tration and volume prescribed by the manufacturer.
Storage
• Do not store in damp conditions (such as in a bath-
room) and do not transport with any damp items.
• When storing and transporting, protect from pro-
longed direct sunlight.
• The accessories can be stowed securely in the ac-
cessory compartment. Store the device in a dry
place, ideally in the original packaging.
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