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Fill in for future reference. DATE PURCHASED: __________________ SERIAL NUMBER:____________________ • Staple your purchase receipt here • Register your product on-line at This product was developed for the successful treatment of asthma, allergies and other respiratory disorders. The compressor forces air to the nebulizer. When the air enters the nebulizer, it converts the prescribed medication into an aerosol of microscopic droplets that can easily be inhaled. Your NE-C801 Compressor Nebulizer comes with the following components: • Compressor (Main Unit) • Nebulizer Kit • Mouthpiece • Air Tube (PVC, 100 cm) • AC Adapter • Air Filters (Package of 5) • Storage Bag • Instruction Manual The following are optional accessories sold separately: • Nosepiece • Adult Mask (PVC) • Child Mask (PVC) Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the unit. Please keep for future reference. For specific information about your own nebulizer, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Intended Use Intended Use The NE-C801 Compressor Nebulizer System is intended to provide air to the pneumatic nebulizer in order to aerosolize medications for inhalation by the patient for respiratory disorders. The system is designed for use with pediatric (defined by the prescribed medication) and adult patients in the home, hospital, and sub-acute settings. All warnings and cautions described in this manual should be observed. 4 5 To ensure the correct use of the product, basic safety measures should always be followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual. Operating the Device For type, dose, and regime of medication follow the instructions of your physician or licensed healthcare practitioner. If you feel anything unusual during use, stop using the device immediately and consult your physician. Do not cover the compressor with a blanket, towel, or any other type of cover during use. This could result in the compressor overheating or malfunctioning. Do not use the device where the device may be exposed to flammable gas or vapors. Do not use tap or mineral water in the nebulizer for inhaling purposes. Clean and disinfect the nebulizer kit, mouthpiece, and optional nosepiece or optional masks before using them for the first time after purchase. If the device has not been used for a long period of time, clean and disinfect the nebulizer kit, mouthpiece, and optional nosepiece or optional masks before using them. Pentamidine is not an approved medication for use with this device. Always dispose of any remaining medication in the medication cup after each use. Use fresh medication each time you use the device. Do not leave the device or its parts where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures or changes in humidity, such as leaving the device in a vehicle during warm or hot months, or where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not use or store the device where it may be exposed to noxious fumes or volatile substances. Make sure that the nebulizer kit is clean before use. Do not use in anaesthetic or ventilator breathing circuits. Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or damage to the equipment or other property. SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Safety Information SAfETy INfORMATION SAfETy INfORMATION OperaTIng The DevICe (continued) Do not operate where oxygen is being administered in a closed environment (such as an oxygen tent). Provide close supervision when this device is used by, on, or near infants, children or compromised individuals. If the device is used continuously, the service life of the device may be shortened. Limit use to 20 minutes at a time, and allow a 40 minutes interval before using the device again. When using the device, the main unit may become hot. Do not touch the main unit for other than necessary operation such as turning off the power while nebulizing. Do not insert any object into the compressor. Make sure the air filter is clean. If the air filter has changed color or has been used on average for more than 60 days, replace it with a new one. Make sure the nebulizer kit is correctly assembled, the air filter is properly installed, and the air tube is correctly connected to the compressor and the nebulizer kit. Air may leak from the air tube during use if not securely connected. Inspect the compressor (main unit) and the nebulizer parts each time before using nebulizer kit. Make sure no parts are damaged, the nozzle and air tube are not blocked and the compressor operates normally. Do not use the device if the air tube is bent. Do not block the air filter cover. Do not alter the baffle, the nozzle in the medi...