Clean the nebulizing equipment after each use. To clean the nebulizer head, remove it from the plethysmograph or aerosol block and rinse it in warm, soapy water. Let it soak for a few minutes. It can be submerged.

DO NOT use a high-pressure water stream; let it run gently into the device.

DO NOT touch the metal membrane or attempt to brush it, as this may cause damage, but do rinse it from both the top and the bottom

DO NOT clean the head with alcohol. Alcohol will damage the metal membrane. It is best to use soapy water for all general cleaning.

If you have a stubborn protein build up on the head, you may try Efferdent. Dissolve a tablet in a glass of water. Then filter the resulting solution with a simple syringe filter. Nebulize it for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. You may pat gently with paper towels.

If you have been using a pathogen and wish to decontaminate, simply disconnect the head for the power cord, then autoclave it, using the “flash” steam sterilization cycle, 134C for 4 minutes.

Cautions

• To avoid mechanical or electrical damage, do not drop the nebulizer head or the control module.
• Do not use in the presence of devices generating high electromagnetic fields such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment.
• Disconnect the nebulizer head from control module before cleaning.
• Do not immerse or autoclave the nebulizer control unit.
• Use only with components specified by Aerogen.
• Inspect all parts before use, and do not use if any parts are missing, cracked or damaged. In case of missing parts, malfunction or damage, contact your DSI representative.
• Do not use or store outside of specified environmental conditions.