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Neb-u-Lite
®
LX2
Nebulizer Compressor
Item JB0112-110
User Manual
JB0112-110-INS-LAB-RevB07
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GF, Graham-Field, John Bunn, and Neb-u-Lite are registered trademarks of
GF Health Products, Inc.
Packaging, warranties, products, and specications are subject to change without notice. GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors.
CoNteNts
IMPORTANT SAFEgUARdS .......................................................................................3
INTROdUCTION ...........................................................................................................
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INTENdEd USE ...........................................................................................................5
SyMBOLS KEy ............................................................................................................ 5
PROdUCT dESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................6
FEATURES ANd COMPONENTS ................................................................................ 6
SET-UP ..........................................................................................................................7
OPERATION .................................................................................................................
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SAFETy OvERLOAd ................................................................................................... 9
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................9
CLEANINg ThE COMPRESSOR’S OUTER CASE ....................................................9
CLEANINg ThE NEBULIzER CUP ........................................................................... 10
REPLACINg ThE FILTER .......................................................................................... 10
STORAgE ....................................................................................................................11
TROUBLEShOOTINg ................................................................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................
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LIMITEd WARRANTy ................................................................................................
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This product has been tested and successfully approved with the following standards:
UL1431 EN 60601-1 EN 60601-1-2
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IMPoRtANt sAFegUARds
REAd ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINg
When using electrical products, especially when children
are present, always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
dANgER: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
personal injury.
WARNINg: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.
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Caution: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor personal
injury or product/property damage.
Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful
information to ensure that you get the most from your product.
dANgER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Always unplug this product immediately after use.
2. do not use this product while bathing, showering, wash
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ing dishes, or close to water sources of any kind.
3. do not place or store device where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
4. do not place device in or drop into water or other liquid.
5. do not reach for a device that has fallen into water. Un
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plug it immediately.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re
or personal injury:
1. Never leave this device unattended when plugged in.
2. This product contains small parts that may present a
choking hazard to small children, and the tubing may
present a strangulation hazard. Always use close supervi-
sion when this device is used by or near children or those
who require close supervision.
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3. Children under the age of 3, or any patient who is unable
to use a mouthpiece properly under supervision, should
use a mask.
4. Use this device only as intended and described in this
manual. do not use attachments or accessories not rec
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ommended by graham-Field health Products.
5. Never operate this product if:
a. it has a damaged cord or plug,
b. it is not working properly or it has been dropped or
damaged,
c. it has been dropped into water.
Return the product to your graham-Field dealer for exami
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nation and repair.
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Never block the air openings of this product or place it
on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air
openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of
lint, hair and the like.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any openings or hose.
9. Never use this device while drowsy or sleeping.
10. do not use this device outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used.
11. Do not use this device in the presence of ammable anes
thesia or where oxygen or nitrous oxide is being administered. This device has no AP or APg protection.
12. Connect this device to a properly grounded outlet only.
13. This device has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). As a safety feature, this plug will t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully
into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, con-
tact a qualied electrician. Do not modify the plug in any
way. do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
14. Unplug the device before lling or cleaning the nebulizer.
15. This device is oil-free. do not lubricate.
16. do not remove the jet nebulizer while the device is operating.
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17. do not leave medication inside the jet nebulizer when it is
not in use.
18. Use the nebulizer intermittently; the maximum operating
period is 30 minutes. The nebulizer must stand unused for
30 minutes between uses.
19. The mouthpiece (and optional mask) are for use by one
person only; in order to avoid infection, do not share
them.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
INtRodUCtIoN
This user manual contains important information and
safety precautions for the John Bunn Neb-u-Lite LX2 Nebulizer Compressor.
Before using your Nebulizer Compressor, please read and
understand this entire user manual. Take special note of all
safety precautions marked DANGER and WARNING. Save
this user manual for future reference.
Intended Use
The Neb-u-Lite LX2 Compressor Nebulizer System is designed to provide a source of compressed air for aerosol
therapy. It is used in conjunction with a jet (pneumatic)
nebulizer to produce medicated aerosols for inhalation by
pediatric and adult patients with respiratory symptoms.
Indications for therapy include asthma, chronic bronchitis,
infection of the upper respiratory tract, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other respiratory disorders in
accordance with a physician’s prescription. Do not use this
product for any other purpose than the preceding. This
device can be used with adults or pediatric patients under
physician’s prescription.
symbols Key
O Off
I On
~ Alternating current
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symbols key, continued
IPX0 Enclosed equipment without protection against ingress of water
Attention (read the instructions)
II Class II (not applicable for UL1431)
BF: This product is in a rdance with the degree of protection against electric
shock for type BF equipment. (not applicable for UL1431)
Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product should
not be treated as household waste, but submitted to an appropriate collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more detailed
information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
ofce, household waste disposal service, or the Graham-Field dealer from
whom you purchased this product.
PRodUCt desCRIPtIoN
Features and Components
Please note nebulizer features and components, labeled in
the illustration below.
mouthpiece
filter cap
ON/OFF
switch
nebulizer cup
connector
storage
compartment
air outlet
connector
storage lidT adapter
reservoir
tube
tubing
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set-UP
Note: Before initial operation, clean the nebulizer cup assembly following the instructions given in MAINTENANCE/
Cleaning the Nebulizer Cup.
WARNINg: Ensure that the nebulizer compressor is unplugged during set-up.
1. Before each use, inspect the compressor and nebulizer
cup assembly for damage or wear; replace as needed.
2. Place the compressor on a table or other at stable sur-
face (not on the oor), in an area that is clean and dustfree. Be sure you can easily reach the controls when
seated.
3. Open the nebulizer medication cup: Twist the cap coun-
ter-clockwise until it stops, then lift cap off.
4. Pour the prescribed medication into the nebulizer medi-
cation cup. Do not ll with more than 5 ml per treatment.
5. Install cap on cup. Turn clockwise to
tighten.
6. If using the mouthpiece for treatment,
proceed to step 7. If using an optional
mask, install the bottom part of the
mask directly onto the top of the nebulizer medication cup cap as shown at
right. Proceed to step 9.
7. Insert mouthpiece into large end of
T adapter.
install cap
on cup
cap
cup
install mask
on cap
mask
cap
assemble
mouthpiece
and T adapter
T adapter
mouthpiece
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Note: The reservoir tube, shown in the illustration earlier in
this manual, acts as a holding tank for the mist, reducing the
amount lost during treatment. Its use is optional. If you wish
to use the reservoir tube, install it now on the small end of
the T adapter.
8. Install T adapter onto top of nebulizer
medication cup cap.
9. Connect the tubing to the adapter on the
bottom of the nebulizer medication cup.
10. Connect the tubing's other end to the
compressor air outlet connector.
WARNINg: Before use, check that all parts are securely
connected. Use of an improperly assembled nebulizer
could diminish or prevent adequate delivery of medication
and the effectiveness of the treatment.
oPeRAtIoN
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Caution: The Neb-u-Lite LX2 Nebulizer Compressor is
designed for intermittent use only. Do not operate it
continuously for more than 30 minutes for a single use
without turning it off and allowing a cooling period of
least 30 minutes.
1. Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
2. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
wall outlet.
3. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to start the
compressor.
4. Place the nebulizer mouthpiece between teeth and close
mouth (or install the optional mask on face).
5. As aerosol starts owing, inhale deeply and slowly
through mouthpiece (or optional mask).
WARNINg: Never use a nebulizer with a clogged nozzle.
If the nozzle is clogged, the aerosol mist will be reduced,
altered or stopped, which will diminish or eliminate the effectiveness of the treatment. If clogging occurs, replace the
nebulizer.
install
T adapter
on cap
T adapter
cup
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Note If you need to interrupt treatment, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
6. When the treatment is complete, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position to turn off the compressor.
7. Unplug the compressor from power outlet.
8. Disconnect nebulizer from tubing.
9. Clean nebulizer as instructed in MAINTENANCE/Clean-
ing the Nebulizer Cup.
safety overload
Note: Do not exceed 30 minutes of continuous operation.
1. The motor of this device has a built-in thermal overload
protector. Should the motor overheat, the protector
will automatically shut off the motor. Should this occur,
move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and allow
the motor to cool down for approximately 30 minutes
before turning it on again.
2. If the overload protector shuts off the motor frequently,
you may have an unstable voltage situation.
3. If the device shuts down and cannot restart, it may need
to be replaced. Call your Graham-Field dealer immediately.
MAINteNANCe
Cleaning the Compressor’s outer Case
WARNINg: Electrical shock hazard. do not remove the
outer case of the device. All disassembly and maintenance
of the device must be performed by a qualied service
technician. Refer service to qualied service personnel.
WARNINg: This device does not require oil. do not attempt
to lubricate any internal parts.
WARNINg: Unplug device before cleaning. do not submerge in water for cleaning.
Wipe the compressor's outer case with a clean, damp cloth
weekly to keep it dust-free. Do not use any powdered type
cleaners or soap.
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Cleaning the Nebulizer Cup
All parts of the disposable nebulizer, except tubing, should
be thoroughly cleaned after each use. If your physician
species a specic cleaning procedure, follow that procedure.
WARNINg: To prevent possible risk of infection from contaminated medication, clean the nebulizer after each treatment.
1. After each use, disassemble the nebulizer cup, T adapt-
er and mouthpiece completely, wash all parts in warm
soapy water, and rinse thoroughly. Allow to air dry.
Store in a clean, dry location.
2. Once daily, after washing as above, soak nebulizer com-
ponents in a fresh solution consisting of one part warm
water and one part white vinegar for 30 minutes followed by a warm water rinse. Allow to air dry. Store in a
clean, dry location.
Replacing the Filter
Note: Change the filter once every 30 days or when filter
turns gray.
1. Ensure that ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Open
the lter cap located next to the ON/OFF switch.
2. Remove the dirty lter with a small, pointed object. Dis-
card the lter.
3. Replace with a clean lter. Additional lters are available
from your Graham-Field dealer.
4. Replace the lter cap.
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Caution: Do not use cotton or other materials as a filter.
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Caution: Do not wash or clean the filter.
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Caution: Do not reuse the filter. Do not operate compressor without a filter. Compressor damage can result.
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Caution: The disposable nebulizer kit is for single patient use only.
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