FlexiNeb™ User Manual - Wire2Wire Vet Products
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1. Closed Vent Open or Vent Open Closed position Position Position Figure 2 Flexineb Mask MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 Extension Cup total volume d with extension cup is 30ml Fixed Medication Cup 10ml Electrical Connector Figure 3 Flexineb Nebuliser Output to Nebuliser Cable Nebuliser Controller Back Up Power Supply Battery and Battery Charger Battery Door Figure 3 Flexineb Controller Cable and Power Supply MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 3 LED1 LED Off System Off Continuous Green System On Flashing Green Low Flexi m Battery lexico LED3 e e LED Off 5 C i Battery ok or LED2 Q i system off arr ok or Comin y Green Battery Flashing Amber Check Charging cable is connected correctly Continuous Amber Contact Nortev On Off Switch Figure 4 Flexineb Controller Functions MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 9 Flexineb Mask with Metered Dose Inhaler MDI The Flexineb can be used with a Metered Dose Inhaler as shown in Fig 5 e Rotate the Aerosol Chamber to a horizontal position e Use the MDI adaptor supplied and insert it into the end of the Aerosol Chamber e Close the vents at the bottom of the mask Fig 2 e Insert the MDI into the MDI Adaptor e The MDI should be in an upright position e Activate the MDI just before the inhalation phase of the horse Mask Assembly r1 7 ipie 4 AL i M S r3 Rotate Aer2. CE Flexi co Portable Equine Nebuliser System User Manual nortev Table of Contents EN M ODER OI DAL Y pee m 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ies seees Ehs veste ao aee ne aa e pYR DE a RR S E EN seb ness 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE iioi E OPER salen 5 MAINTENANCE ss 11 TROUBLESHOOTING bissssescsncdesss cxsasseceseveqcancesdepecoseneseaeaseuessevestsacennstes 12 WARRANTY guan 13 COMPLIANCL arva 14 CONTAC sne 15 MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 2 Intended Use The Flexineb is a portable equine nebulizer system intended to aerosolize veterinarianerinarian prescribed liquid solutions into a fine mist for inhalation into the airways of the horse AN Medications must be prescribed by a veterinarianerinarian and end users should follow the advice of their veterinarian at all times Technical Specification Flow Rate Typically 21 0 ml min with 0 9 NaCl solution The nebuliser flow rate is dependent on the drug used Aerosol Particle Size Typically 5096 of particles generated are less than 5 microns VMD measured using Malvern Spraytech with 0 996 NaCl solution Medication Cup Volume The medication cup will hold 10ml of liquid but is expandable to 30ml using the plug in extension cup supplied The controller has a 15 minute timer therefore if the extension cup is used the controller will need to be re started to complete the dose Battery Power Battery Type 7 4V Li ion rechargeable battery pack Use the Nortev supplied bat
3. may be impaired MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 11 Troubleshooting Check cable connections Check that battery is charged The nebuliser will Check status of LEDs Fig 4 not start Check if there are liquid drops on underside of aerosol generator and shake off if present The nebuliser flow rate will depend on the medication used The nebuliser is Check that the battery is charged slow Wash the nebuliser per instructions The nebuliser is at the end of its life and must be replaced Check that vents in bottom of mask The aerosol are closed and exit valve is inserted chamber does not and working correctly empty when the Check that mask is fitted properly horse inhales and creating a good seal around the horses muzzle Some horses may reject the smell or taste of some medications and become uneasy during use Check that the Inlet Valve and Exit Valve are functioning correctly Fig 2 The horse becomes uneasy during use If you still experience problems with your Flexineb system please visit www nortev com call Nortevs customer service line at 353 0 91 79 97 78 Table 1 Troubleshooting MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 12 Warranty The following warranty protection applies to system components Mask Assembly excludes inlet and exit valve 12 months The valves are wearing parts and are not covered by warranty protection Nebuliser The nebuliser is a wearing part and its life is very dependent on the drug used and how well it is mai
4. ntained between uses therefore the nebuliser component is not covered by warranty protection Controller and Cable 12 months Battery 6 months Power Supply 12 months Any damage caused by improper handling is not subject to warranty protection The warranty expires when the device has been interfered with by a third party MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 13 Compliance The Flexineb system complies with the essential requirements of the following European Directives and Harmonised Standards Directives DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89 336 EEC DIRECTIVE 2006 95 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Harmonised Standards EN61326 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN610004 11 EN61010 1 MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 14 Contact For general technical and scientific information check out our website www nortev com To order replacement parts visit our online shop at www nortev com For Customer Service call 353 0 91 79 97 78 Postal Address Nortev Limited Unit 18 Corporate Park Claregalway Co Galway Ireland MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 15
5. osol Chamber xc dis h to the horizontal position S FEN m Metered Dose Inhaler MDI not supplied in upright position Adaptor for MDI Figure 5 Flexineb Metered Dose Inhaler Use MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 10 Maintenance AN Mask When washing the mask remove the nebuliser and controller To maintain the function and life of the mask and its parts it must be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed with clean water after every use A Nebuliser Cover the nebuliser electrical connector with the supplied Protective Silicone Cap prior to washing Do not immerse the nebuliser connector in water To maintain the function of the nebuliser the medication cup must be washed after each SSA use Put a few drops of washing up liquid and clean warm water in the medication cup close the Cap and shake it Gently squeeze the Cap P to push warm water through the mesh Rinse TS out afterwards with clean warm water Shake off any water before re using DE d It is essential that the water is clean otherwise it may clog the mesh Controller To maintain the function of the electronic controller it must be used and stored in dry conditions To maintain the battery function it must be charged when the assigned LED flashes green Fig 5 AN General If the equipment is not maintained or is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the electrical safety protection provided by the equipment
6. tery only Use of another type of battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Battery Operating Time gt 3 hours from fully charged MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 3 Battery Charging The battery can be charged using the Nortev supplied Charger Use the Nortev supplied charger only Use of an alternative charger may present a risk of fire or explosion The battery charging time is approximately 2 hours A Mains Power Supply As a backup to battery power the Flexineb can also be operated using the Power Supply provided with the system The same Power Supply charges the battery Use the Nortev Power Supply only Use of an alternative Power Supply may present a risk of fire or explosion Power Supply Charger Details Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 250mA Output 9V TE 1 0A AN Environmental Conditions Operating 5 C to 45 and up to 95 RH Storage and Transportation 20 C to 45 C and 15 to 95 RH MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 4 Instructions for Use The Flexineb system is very simple to set up and use There are two modes of use 1 Flexineb Nebuliser System 2 Flexineo Mask with Metered Dose Inhaler Flexineb Nebuliser System Before fitting the Flexineb to the horses head check the following Check that the system is assembled Fig 1 Check the Inlet Valve is moving freely Fig 2 Check the Exit Valve is moving freely Fig 2 Open the vents at the bottom of the mask by rotating the exit val
7. ve housing Fig 2 This helps the horse become familiar with the device Fill the nebuliser cup with medication or saline strictly following the advice of your veterinarian Fig 3 After the above steps fit the Flexineb to the horses head ensuring a good seal is created between the head and the mask Secure the mask in place using the mask straps For safety reasons stay with the horse at all times during the nebulisation process When the horse is familiar with the device close the vents in the bottom of the mask by rotating the exit valve housing Fig 2 This activates the Inlet and Exit Valves MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 5 Switch on the Controller to begin the nebulisation process Fig 4 After a few seconds the Aerosol Chamber will begin to fill with aerosol and clear as the horse inhales the aerosol On completion of the nebulisation process switch off the controller Alternatively the controller will switch off automatically after 15 minutes Remove the Flexineb from the horse once nebulisation is complete Clean the device between uses as described in the Maintenance section of the manual Le Long Strap 7 la Short Strap NJ Nebuliser r im PN e Aerosol 0 Controller Chamber i N Figure 1 Flexineb Nebuliser System MS 052 Rev 05 Nov 2010 6 Mask Seal Air Inlet Valve Aerosol gum Chamber Sa f j j f f f Exit Valve housing Vents can be rotated to Vents
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