Warnings And Safety Notes - Beurer IH 60 Mode D'emploi

The following symbols are used on the packaging and on
the type plate for the device and accessories.
Application part, type BF
Observe the instructions for use
Protection class 2 device
Manufacturer
I
On
O
Off
SN Serial number
30 ON / 30 minutes of operation, then 30 minutes
30 OFF break before operating again.
Protected against solid foreign objects
12.5 mm in diameter and larger, and against
IP 22
drops of water when the housing is angled
up to 15°
The CE labelling certifies that the product
complies with the essential requirements
of Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices.

3. Warnings and safety notes

Warning
• Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to
the device or accessories. If you have any doubts,
do not use the device and contact your retailer or the
specified Customer Service address.
• In the event of device faults, please see Chapter
"10. Troubleshooting".
• The device is not a substitute for medical consulta-
tion and treatment. Always consult your doctor first if
you are experiencing any pain or are suffering from an
illness.
• If you have health concerns of any kind, consult your
GP.
• Please note the general hygiene measures when using
the atomiser.
• You should always follow the instructions of your
doctor regarding the type of medication to use, the
dosage, and the frequency and duration of inhalation.
• Only use medication prescribed or recommended by
your doctor or pharmacist.
Please note:
For treatment, only use parts indicated by your doctor
according to the particular diagnosis.
• Check whether there are contraindications for use with
the usual systems for aerosol treatment on the medi-
cation instruction leaflet.
• If the device does not work properly, or you feel unwell
or experience pain, stop using it immediately.
• Keep the device away from your eyes when it is in use,
as the mist of medication could be harmful.
• Changes to the device are not permitted.
• Never use the device near flammable gases, oxygen
or nitrogen oxide.
• This device is not intended for use by children or peo-
ple with restricted physical, sensory (e.g. reduced sen-
sitivity to pain) or mental skills or a lack of experience
and/or lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person who is responsible for their safety or are
instructed by such a person in how to use the device.
• 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 proce-
dure.
• Keep packaging material away from children (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 any additional parts that are not recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
• The device must only be connected to the mains volt-
age that is specified on the type plate.
• Never submerge the device in water and do not use it
in the bathroom. Under no circumstances may liquid
enter the device.
• Protect the device from heavy impact.
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