Mirage Propulse Ear Irrigator Mode D'emploi page 7

DETAILED INFORMATION
Fi�ng the Footswitch
The footswitch is connected to the main unit by a socket in the side of the device. The
Propulse
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Propulse Ear Irrigator will NOT operate unless the footswitch is connected.
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Filling the water reservoir
It is recommended that:
i) The water reservoir is removed from the device for filling and that the lid is always in place when
the water container is in-situ on the device.
ii) The water reservoir should be filled to the horizontal line on the front. This helps to eliminate the
risk of spillage.
iii) Water at 40°C is recommended. Higher temperatures increase the risk of scalding and burns to
the pa�ent. Lower temperatures increase the risk of pa�ent discomfort and dizziness.
Fi�ng the Propulse QrX™ Tip
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The Propulse Ear Irrigator is designed to be used only with Propulse QrX™ Single Use Tips.
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Use one Propulse QrX™ Tip per treatment.
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To fit a Propulse QrX™ Tip
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1) Remove Tip from packaging - Tips are non-sterile.
2) Push Tip into Handle un�l a click can be heard.
To remove a Propulse QrX™ Tip
1) Retract the QrX™ Locking Collar using a thumb.
2) Grasp the used QrX™ Tip between forefinger and thumb and pull gently from the QrX™ Handle.
3) Dispose of the used Tip in accordance with local authority guidelines. DO NOT REUSE TIPS.
Propulse QrX™ Tips are available to purchase in boxes of 100 individually wrapped (non-sterile)
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�ps from your normal Propulse supplier or from Mirage directly (UK only). Propulse QrX™ Tips
are clearly branded with the Propulse logo on the �p and its packaging. Only branded Propulse
QrX™ Tips should be used with the Propulse Ear Irrigator.
Replacing the Mushroom Valve
The Mushroom Valve is specifically designed to prevent water flowing out of the reservoir whilst
filling. Should a replacement Mushroom Valve be required, please follow the steps below -
Firstly� e�sure you are ���g the correct mushroom valve for this model Propulse Ear Irrigator.
This will help prevent possible damage to the water inlet valve.
1) Remove the reservoir from the Propulse Ear Irrigator.
2) Remove the old Mushroom Valve from the reservoir and discard
3) Insert a new Mushroom Valve without bending or exer�ng undue force on the legs of the
Mushroom Valve, into the reservoir.
4) Check the condi�on of the 'O' ring on the base of the reservoir and if worn replace with a new
unit specific 'O' ring.
5) Return the reservoir to the machine
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