Disposal; Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications - Medel AIR PLUS Manual De Instrucciones

9. Disposal

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of
the device in the household waste.
Please dispose of the device in accordance
with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions, please contact the local
authorities responsible for waste disposal.

10. Troubleshooting

Problem/ Possible cause/remedy
question
The atom- 1. Too much or too little medication
iser does not in the atomiser.
produce any Minimum: 2 ml,
aerosol or Maximum: 8 ml.
produces too
2. Check nozzle for blockages.
little aerosol.
Clean nozzle if necessary (e.g.
by rinsing out). Then start the
atomiser again.
IMPORTANT: Carefully pierce the
fine holes from the underside of
the nozzle only.
3. Atomiser not held vertically.
4. Unsuitable medication fluid
added for nebulisation (e.g. too
viscous).
The medication fluid should be
prescribed by the doctor.
The output is Kinked hose, clogged filter, too
too low. much inhalation solution.
What medica- Please consult your doctor in
tions are relation to this matter.
suitable for As a rule, all medication that is
inhaling? suitable and approved for device
inhalation, can be inhaled.
There is inha- This is normal and is necessary for
lation solution technical reasons. Stop inhalation
residue in the once the atomiser starts to make a
atomiser. notably different sound.
What should 1. On infants and children, the
be taken into mask should cover the mouth
account when and nose to ensure effective
using the inhalation.
device with
infants and
children?
Problem/ Possible cause/remedy
question
2. On children, the mask should
also cover both the nose and
mouth. It is not a good idea to
carry out nebulisation on some-
one who is sleeping, as in this
case not enough of the medica-
tion will reach the lungs.
Note: Inhalation should only be
carried out under the supervision
of an adult and with their assis-
tance and the child should not be
left alone.
Inhalation This is necessary for technical rea-
using the sons. You breathe less medication
mask takes per breath through the holes of the
longer. mask than via the mouthpiece. The
aerosol is mixed with ambient air
via the holes.
Why should There are two reasons for this:
the atomiser 1. To ensure a therapeutically
be replaced effective particle spectrum,
regularly? the nozzle hole must not
exceed a specific diameter.
Due to mechanical and thermal
stresses, the plastic is subject
to a certain degree of wear. The
atomiser insert [10] is particularly
sensitive. This can also alter the
composition of the aerosol drop-
lets, which directly affects the
effectiveness of the treatment.
2. Regularly changing the atomiser
is also recommended for hy-
giene reasons.
Should each Yes, this is absolutely essential for
person have hygiene reasons.
their own
atomiser?

11. Technical specifications

Model
AIR PLUS
Type GCE828
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 166 x 141 x 148 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
Operating
pressure Approx. 0.8 to 1.45 bar
Atomiser filling Min. 2 ml
volume Max. 8 ml
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