Drive Medical Hercules Beetle 18016 Manual Del Usuario página 2

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introduction
Introduction
Product Identification
Cautions
Cleaning Procedures
Modes of Medication Delivery
Operating Your Nebulizer
Using the AC adapter or battery pack
AC adapter
Battery pack
Starting, beginning and ending treatments
Troubleshooting
Product Specifications
Warranty
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Drive Ultrasonic Nebulizer. With proper care and
use, your Nebulizer will provide you with many years of reliable treatments.
Your Ultrasonic Nebulizer has been designed to offer compact, portable and
lightweight convenience while receiving inhalation treatments. This unit requires
ordinary tap or distilled water and your physician-prescribed medication to cre-
ate an effective high frequency mist. Treatments can be administered discreetly
thanks to advanced ultrasonic technology making your Nebulizer virtually silent
during operation. An easy airflow volume control with triple settings allows full
control of treatment levels as recommended by your physician and/or respiratory
therapist. This unit operates on standard AC power or battery pack. Treatments
are delivered quickly, safely and conveniently making this unit ideal for all ages.
product identification / cautions
2 Child mask
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3-4
4
4
5
5
5
Nasal Piece
5-6
6
7
8
Mouth Piece
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Top Cover
Gasket
Medication Cup
Water reservoir
Water level
indicator
Transfer cone
(non removable)
Low-battery
indicator lamp
Airflow volume
indicator lamps
POWER button
Nebulization rate
control button
Bottom of
unit view
ON/OFF
CHARGE
Switch
AC port
Cautions
Product Cautions
Please use general safety precautions whenoperating
your Nebulizer.
This unit should be used only for (1) its intended
Adult mask
purpose as described in this user's guide,and (2)
with medications only under the instruction of your
physician.
READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING
• To avoid electrical shock: Keep unit away
from water
• Do not handle the unit or power cord with wet
hands
• Do not immerse the AC adapter or unit in liquid
Extension
• Do not use while bathing
Tube
• Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water—
immediately unplug the unit.
• Do not use the unit if it has any damaged parts
(including power cord or plug), if it has been
submersed in water or dropped, promptly send
Filter Cover
the unit for examination and repair.
• The unit should not be used where flammable
Air Filter
gas, oxygen or aerosol spray products are
being used.
• Keep the air vents open. Do not place the unit on a
soft surface where the openings can be blocked.
• If the water reservoir or medicine cup is empty, do
not operate the unit.
Fan
• Do not attempt to remove the transfer cone located
in the base of the water reservoir.
Main
• If any abnormality occurs, discontinue use until the
body
unit has been examined and repaired.
• The unit should not be left unattended while
plugged in.
Battery
charging
• Do not use solutions other than water in the
indicator
lamp reservoir. It may damage the transducer.
• Do not tilt or shake the unit when in operation.
• Opening the cover during operation may cause a
severe injury.
• Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet before
cleaning, filling and after each use.
Rechargeable
battery pack
• The unit should not be used for more than 30
minutes at a time.
• Wait 30 minutes before reusing the unit.
Operating Cautions
• Close adult supervision is highlyrecommended
when this unit is used bychildren or individuals
with special needs.
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