Beurer IH 20 [14/72] Remove the unit from the packaging place it on a

Beurer IH 20 [14/72] Remove the unit from the packaging place it on a
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5. Initial use
Setup
Remove the unit from the packaging. Place it on a
flat surface.
Ensure that the ventilation slits are free.
Push the lid [2] backwards to access the accessory
parts.
Before using the unit for the first time
Note
The atomiser and accessories must be cleaned and
disinfected before they are used for the first time. For
information about this, see “Cleaning and disinfec-
tion” on page 15.
Attach the compressed-air hose [8] at the bottom of
the medicine container [11].
Connect the other end of the hose [8] to the hose
connector [6] on the nebuliser by lightly turning it.
Mains connection
Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on
the type plate.
Insert the mains cable plug [1] into a suitable socket.
Push the plug completely into the mains socket.
Note
Ensure that there is a socket near to where the unit
will stand.
Lay the mains cable in such a way that no one can
trip over it.
To disconnect the nebuliser from the mains after use,
first switch off the device and then remove the plug
from the socket.
6. Operation
Caution
For hygiene reasons, the atomiser [9] and the ac-
cessories must be cleaned after each treatment and
disinfected after the last treatment of the day.
If several different medicines are to be inhaled in suc-
cession during therapeutic use, the atomiser [9] must
be rinsed under warm tap water after each use. For
information about this, see “Cleaning and disinfec-
tion” on page 15.
Follow the instructions for changing the filter con-
tained in these instructions.
Before each use, check that the hose connections
on the nebuliser [6] and the atomiser [9] are tight.
Before use, check that the device is functioning cor-
rectly. To do this, switch on the nebuliser (including
the connected atomiser, but without any medication)
for a short time. If the atomiser [9] expels air, the
device is functioning correctly.
1. Inserting the nozzle attachment
To open the atomiser [9], twist the upper section anti-
clockwise against the medicine container [11]. Place
the nozzle attachment [10] in the medicine container
[11].
2. Filling the atomiser
Pour an isotonic saline solution or
the medicine directly into the medi-
cine container [11]. Do not overfill!
The maximum recommended fill
level is 6 ml !
Use medication only on the advice
of a physician, and check the ap-
propriate inhalation duration and
quantity for your needs.
If the required volume of medication is less than 2 ml,
top up this quantity to at least 4 ml using an isotonic
saline solution. Viscous medicines may also require
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