Safety Information And Warnings - Beurer IH 21 Gebrauchsanweisung

3. Safety information and warnings

Warning
• Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to
the unit or accessories. When in doubt, do not use
the unit and contact your dealer or the customer
service address provided.
• In the event of device faults, please see Chapter "10.
Troubleshooting".
• Using the unit is not a substitute for consultation with
or treatment from a physician. Whenever you have any
pain or illness, always contact your physician first.
• If you have health concerns of any kind, contact your
general practitioner!
• When using the atomiser, always follow the basic
hygiene procedures.
• Always follow your doctor's instructions regarding
the type of medicine to be used and the dose, fre-
quency, and duration of inhalation.
• Only use medicines that have been prescribed or
recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
Please note:
For treatment, only use parts indicated by your doc-
tor according to the particular diagnosis.
• Check whether there are contraindications for use
with the usual systems for aerosol therapy on the
medication instruction leaflet.
• If the unit does not function correctly or if you begin
to feel unwell or feel pain, stop using the unit im-
mediately.
• During use, hold the unit away from the eyes, as
some nebulised medicines may cause damage to
the eyes.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable
gases.
• This device is not intended to be used by children
or persons with restricted physical, sensory (e.g.
insensitivity to pain) or mental abilities or persons
lacking in the required experience or knowledge for
safe operation of the device, unless supervised or
instructed by a person responsible for their safety.
• Check in the medicine package leaflet for possible
contraindications for use with common aerosol
therapy systems.
The device must be switched off and the plug pulled out
before every cleaning and/or maintenance procedure.
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk
of suffocation).
• To avoid the risk of entanglement and strangulation, store
cables and air lines out of the reach of small children.
• Do not use attachments that are not recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Connect the unit only to the mains voltage listed on
the type plate.
• Do not dip the unit into water and do not use it in wet
rooms. Do not allow any liquid to penetrate the unit.
• Protect the unit from strong impacts.
• Never touch the mains cable with wet hands, this
can cause an electric shock.
• Do not pull the mains plug from the socket by the cord.
• Do not pinch or bend the mains cable, pull it over
sharp objects, or allow it to hang freely, and protect
it against sources of heat.
• We recommend that the power cable is completely
unrolled to avoid dangerous overheating.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
customer service department or a simi-larly qualified
person to avoid any risk.
• Opening the unit carries a risk of electric shock. Dis-
connection from the mains supply is only guaranteed
if the mains plug has been removed from the socket.
• Do not use the unit if it has fallen or been dropped
on the floor, been exposed to extreme humidity or
is otherwise damaged. In case of doubt, contact our
customer service department or your local dealer.
• The IH 21 nebuliser must only be used with suitable
atomisers and with the appropriate accessories. The
use of other atomisers and accessories can impair
therapeutic efficiency and may damage the device.
Important
• Power cuts, sudden faults or other unfavourable
conditions may render the unit unusable. You are
therefore recommended to keep a spare device or
replacement medicine (as agreed with the doctor).
• If adapters or extensions are required, these must
comply with the applicable safety regulations. The
electrical capacity and the maximum capacity speci-
fied on the adapter must not be exceeded.
• The unit and the mains cable must be stored away
from sources of heat.
• Do not use the unit in a room in which a spray has
previously been used. If this is the case, ventilate the
room before commencing treatment.
• Do not allow any objects to enter or obstruct the
ventilation openings.
• Do not use the device if you notice an unusual noise.
• For hygiene reasons, each user must use his own
accessories.
• Always disconnect from the mains after use.
• Store the device in a location protected against en-
vironmental influences. The device must be stored
in the specified ambient conditions.
FUSE
• The device contains an overload protection fuse.
This must only be changed by authorised specialist
personnel.
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