Disposal; Troubleshooting; Technical Specifications - Beurer IH 20 Mode D'emploi

ant agents in the quantities recommended by the
manufacturer.
Warehousing
• Do not store the nebuliser in a damp atmosphere
(e.g. in the bathroom) or transport it together with
damp objects.
• Store and transport the nebuliser away from direct
sunlight.
Storage
• The accessories can be safely stored in the acces-
sories compartment [4]. Store the device in a dry
place, if possible in its original packaging.

9. Disposal

In the interest of environmental protection, do not dis-
pose of the device in household waste.
Please dispose of the device in accordance with
EU directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Elec-
trical 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 atomiser 1. Too much or too little medicine in
produces the atomiser.
little or no Minimum: 0.5 ml, Maximum: 6 ml.
aerosol.
2. Check that the nozzles are not
blocked If necessary, clean the
nozzle (e.g. by rinsing). Use the
atomiser again.
CAUTION: Only poke implements
through the fine holes from the un-
derside of the nozzle.
3. The atomiser is not held in an
upright position.
4. The medicine solution is unsuitable
for nebulising (e.g. too thick). The
medicine solution should be speci-
fied by the doctor.
Output is too Hose kinked, filter blocked, too much
low. inhalation solution.
Which Consult your doctor.
medicines are Essentially all medicines that are suit-
suitable for able and approved for device-based
inhalation? inhalation can be inhaled.
Some inhala- This is normal and occurs for techni-
tion solution cal reasons. Stop inhalation if you
remains in the hear a notable difference in the noise
atomiser. of the atomiser.
Problem/ Possible Cause/Remedy
Question
What special 1. In babies, the mask should cover
steps should the mouth and nose to guarantee
be taken for effective inhalation.
babies and 2. In children, the mask should also
children? cover the mouth and nose. Nebu-
lisation next to a sleeping person
is not suitable because insufficient
medicine reaches the lungs.
Note: Children should only use the
device with help and under supervi-
sion of an adult. Never leave a child
alone with the nebuliser.
Inhalation This is for technical reasons. Less
with the mask medicine is inhaled per breath
takes longer. through the mask holes than using
the mouthpiece. The aerosol is mixed
with ambient air through the holes in
the mask.
Why do I need There are two reasons for this:
to replace the 1. To guarantee a therapeutically
atomiser at effective particle spectrum, the
regular inter- nozzle holes should not exceed
vals? a certain diameter. Due to the
thermal and mechanical stresses,
the plastic is subjected to a certain
amount of wear. The nozzle attach-
ment [10] is particularly susceptible
to this wear. This can also cause
changes to the droplet composi-
tion of the aerosol, which has a
direct effect on the effectiveness of
the treatment.
2. You are also recommended to
replace the atomiser on a regular
basis for hygiene reasons.
Does each This is absolutely necessary for
person need hygiene reasons.
their own
atomiser?

11. Technical specifications

Dimensions
(WxHxD) 295 x 178 x 94 mm
Weight 1.8 kg
Operating
pressure approx. 0.85 bar
Atomiser fill
volume max. 6 ml
Medicine flow approx. 0.2 ml/min.
Sound pressure max. 60 dBA
(acc. to DIN EN 13544-1 section 26)
Mains
connection 230 V ~, 50 Hz; 180 VA
Housing material ABS / PP
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