Replacement Of The Air Filter; Troubleshooting; Maintenance And Repairs - Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare AIR FORCE ONE Mode D'emploi

After each treatment:
Disassemble the nebulizer by turning counterclockwise the top and remove the medicine conduction cone.
Wash the components of the disassembled nebulize r, the mouthpiece, nosepiece and mask by using tap
water; dip in boiling water for 5 minutes. Reassemble the nebulizer components and connect it to the air-
outlet (Pic.G), switch the device on and let it work for 10-15 minutes. The air tube must be washed with warm
water. Do not boil nor autoclave the air tube.
Replacement of the nebulizer
The nebulizer must be replaced after a long period of inactivity, in case it shows deformations or breakings,
or when the nebulizer nozzle is obstructed by dry medicine, dust, etc. DeVilbiss Healthcare recommends to
replace the nebulizer after a period between 6 months and 1 year depending on the usage.
Use original nebulizers only.

Replacement of the air filter

In normal usage conditions, the air filter must be replaced approximately after 500 working hours or after each
year. DeVilbiss Healthcare recommends to periodically check the air filter (10 - 12 treatments) and, if the filter
shows a grey or brown colour or is wet, replace it. Extract the filter (Pic. A-5) and replace it with a new one. Do
not try to clean the filter for reusing it. The air filter shall not be serviced or maintained while in use with a patient.
Use original filters only. Do not use the device without filter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Contact an authorized Customer Service Centre in case you need help about the use and the maintenance
of the equipment.
PROBLEMS:
1. The device does not switch on
2. The device does not nebulize or nebulizes weakly
SOLUTIONS:
1. Make sure the power plug is firmly fitted to the wall socket;
2. Make sure that the device has been operating within operating limits indicated in this manual (30 min ON
/ 30 min OFF).
3. Make sure that the ends of the air tube are tightly fitted to the main unit and nebulizer;
4. Verify that the nebulizer is not empty or has been filled with the proper quantity of medicine (max 8 ml).
Verify that the nebulizer nozzle is not obstructed.
Should the device not start working properly again, address to DEVILBISS CUSTOMER SERVICE

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

In case of failure, address to qualified personnel authorized by DeVilbiss Healthcare Do not open the device
in any case. The unit has no user-serviceable parts within and does not need internal maintenance or
lubrication.
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