AWR MN-300/2 User Manual

User Manual AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2

User Manual AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2

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Product

AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2
Manufactured in Germany

Distributing Company

AWR Inhalation GmbH
Am Stadtweg 48 B
15834 Rangsdorf
Germany
Email: [e-mail]
Tel.: [phone]
Online: http://www.awr-inhalation.de

Document version

MN-300/2-EN-V3

NOTE:

Please carefully read the user manual before first use of the AWR Nebulizer MN­300/2. Please store the user manual in a safe place.

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Table of Contents

1. Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 5

2. Scope of Delivery, Components of the AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2 .............................. 8

3. LED Displays and Graphical Symbols .......................................................................... 10

4. Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 12

5. Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 17

6. Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 18

7. Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................... 20

8. Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 21

9. Consumables............................................................................................................... 22

10. Maintenance, Service and Order information ........................................................ 23

11. Technical specifications .......................................................................................... 24

12. Performance Characteristics and Aerosol Spectrum .............................................. 25

13. Information on Electromagnetic compatibility ...................................................... 26

14. EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................. 30

15. Warranty ................................................................................................................. 30

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1. Safety Information

Any use of this device requires exact knowledge of and compliance to this user manual.
Any liability concerning safe function of this device passes to the user in case of
modifications or improper use.

Important information is highlighted by the following terms:

WARNING

Important safety information

- to avoid dangers that can lead to physical harm.

ATTENTION

Important information

- on operation steps that can cause malfunction of the device.

CAUTION

Important information

- to avoid damage to the product.

NOTE

Important information

- you should pay particular attention to this.

WARNING

1. Do not submerge the device under water or other liquids and set the device

up in a way that makes sure it can’t fall into water. Do not use the device if it
has fallen into water. Never attach moist or wet nebulizer units to the
control unit; make sure the nebulizer unit is dry before every use.

2. The device is unsuitable for use in proximity to combustible gases.

3. The device must not come into contact with heated surfaces.

4. The AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2 is not an officially certified medicine product

and therefore not approved for nebulizing medications. Usage and choice of
possible medications for nebulizing can only be determined by the treating
physician. The chosen medications have to be approved by the
manufacturers (pharmaceutical companies) for use with this type of
application (inhalation via ultrasonic nebulizing).

5. An electrical device like this one should never be unattended while

operating. Protect the device from unauthorized access. Special caution is
required if the device is operated by or in proximity to children or severely ill
persons.

6. The consumables must not be used by multiple persons for reasons of

hygiene. Every person should use their own personal nebulizer unit as well as
a personal mouth piece.

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7. Only use accessories certified by the distributing company of this device. Do

not attach accessories which are not recommended by the distributing
company.

8. Do not open the case. Any repair or maintenance may only be performed by

a service provider who was qualified by the distributing company of this
device. Failure to comply results in loss of all warranty claims.

9. The device and the accessories must not be used in case of visible damage or

defects. This device must not be operated if:

a. The power cable or plug are damaged.
b. The device is not working properly.
c. The device has been dropped or damaged.
d. The device has been dropped into water.

In such cases, the device has to be shipped to a service provider who was
qualified by the distributing company of this device for inspection and repair.

ATTENTION

1. Check the remaining battery capacity before every use.

2. Make sure before every use that the medication has been filled into the

nebulizer unit.

3. Please make sure to always hold the AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2 during

nebulizing in a way that the liquid always directly touches the silver
membrane of the nebulizer unit. If an air bubble forms behind the metal
membrane or if no liquid touches the membrane, the control unit will switch
off automatically.

4. Over the course of their uses, the nebulizer units can change their technical

properties (technical wear and tear). This can negatively affect the
properties of the produced aerosol. Furthermore, the nebulizer units should
be replaced regularly for reasons of hygiene. Depending on use frequency,
the nebulizer unit should be replaced by a new nebulizer unit after a
maximum use period of 1-3 months. Our recommendation:

a. A monthly replacement for daily use.
b. A replacement every three months at the latest.

5. The device must not be used for purposes other than those listed on this

user manual.

6. The control unit is exclusively powered by the internal rechargeable battery.

7. During operation of this device, proper functioning of the nebulizer has to be

ensured and checked.

CAUTION

1. Do not touch the aerosol generator within the nebulizer unit.

2. Do not insert objects into the nebulizer unit or other openings..

3. The USB port of the control unit exclusively serves as a port for the nebulizer

unit. Do not attach other standard USB cables to this USB port of the control
unit.

4. To avoid damaging the product, the battery must exclusively be charged with

the original power adapter or the original USB charging cable.

5. The power cable has to be kept away from heated surfaces.

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NOTES

1. Please inspect the delivery for completeness before first operation of the

device. Also inspect the delivered components for visual defects such as
contamination, stress cracks or damage.

2. The control unit my warm up in case of prolonged use.

3. Maximum runtime for the manual mode is 2 hours. Maximum runtime for

the continuous mode is 1 hour. Maximum standby time (ready to start the
continuous or manual mode) is 60 seconds. If the maximum runtime for
either mode is reached, the device is shut down automatically.

4. Depending on the initial state, the charging time for the internal,

rechargeable battery (lithium-ion battery) of the control unit is about 2 hours
for 80% charging capacity and about 3 hours for 100% charging capacity.

5. This product is subject to the Federal German law concerning distribution,

take-back and environmentally sound disposal of electric and electronic
devices (Elektro- and Elektronikgesetz – ElektroG). For this reason, the
electronic components of the AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2 (control unit and
power adapter) must not be disposed as domestic waste. Disposal of these
electronic components has to meet local disposal policies. Subject to the
German waste catalogue ordinance (Abfallverzeichnis-Verordnung – AVV),
waste code 20 01 39 (separately collected fractions, synthetic materials), the
nebulizer unit can be disposed with municipal waste.

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2. Scope of Delivery, Components of the AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with your device and the accessories,
before using your AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2 for the first time.

NOTE

Please inspect the delivery for completeness before first operation of the AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2. Also inspect the delivered components for visual defects
such as contamination, stress cracks or damage. The AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2
or its components must not be used if they display visual defects or damage.
Contact the distributing company in such cases.

The following table lists all components of the AWR Nebulizer MN-300/2:

Article #

Description

Image

201 102 01

Control unit AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2

201 102 04

Nebulizer unit AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2

MMD: 4.0 µm

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Article #

Description

Image

201 102 05

Power adapter AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2

201 102 02

Optionally available:

USB charging cable AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2

201 102 06

Optionally available:

Nebulizer unit AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2

MMD: 6.0 µm

201 102 07

Optionally available:

Mouth piece AWR
Nebulizer MN-300/2

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3. LED Displays and Graphical Symbols

This chapter lists the graphical symbols and LED displays you find on your AWR Nebulizer
MN-300/2, the accessories, this user manual and the packaging.

Graphical symbols on the packaging:

Image

Definition

Do not use if packaging has been damaged

Keep away from sunlight

Keep dry

Temperature limit: Indicates the safe temperature range for the
medical product

Atmospheric pressure limit: Indicates the safe atmospheric
pressure range for the product

Air humidity limit: Indicates the safe air humidity range for the
product

LED displays of the control unit:

Symbol

LED display

Meaning

Battery
status
indicator

The LED:

- shows a green light when operating the device with
battery capacity over 30 %

- switches between green and red if the battery capacity is
above 10 % and below 30 %

- shows a red light if the battery capacity is below 10 %.

- shows a slow green flashing (intervals of 1s / 1s) if the
charging process is active

- shows a short green flashing (intervals of 0.1s / 0.1s) if
the charging process has been completed

Operating
mode
indicator

The LED:

- Shows three short blue flashes when the boot process
has been completed

- Shows a continuous blue light during nebulizing (in the
continuous mode as well as the manual mode)