OMRON ULTRASONIC NEBULISER

Model NE-U17
Table of Contents
Instruction Manual
Be sure to Read This Section
■ Thank you very much for purchasing this OMRON Exemptions from Liabilities .........2
Ultrasonic Nebuliser. Notes on Safety ..........................3
■ Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully
About the Product
before using the unit so that you can use it safely
and correctly. Features of the Product ..............6
Composition of the Product ........7
■ Please keep this instruction manual always at hand
Description of the LCD Display...7
for future reference.
Names of the Parts .....................8

How to Use the Unit

How to Prepare the Unit
before Inhalation ......................9
How to Inhale ............................11
How to Inhale
(using optional parts) .............13

Ultrasoni
c Nebu
How to Take Care of the Unit
lizer NE-U17

How to Take Care of the Unit....15

AIR-FLO
W VOL
UME

WATER
LEVEL
MEDICAT
COVER ION CUP
FAN COVE
R

TIMER
NEBLIZA
TION VOL
UME
How to Disinfect the Unit ..........17
CONTINU
OUS

TIMER(
MIN)
How to Store the Unit ...............18

POWER
START/
STOP
CONTIN
UOUS
Specifications
Troubleshooting ........................19
Specifications ............................20
List of Optional Parts ................21

■ This unit is a medical instrument. Be sure to use the unit properly

according to instructions given by medical professionals.
Only use medications as prescribed and instructed by your doctor.
 Exemptions from liabilities Notes on Safety
■ The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed for you to use this product safely and correctly as well as to
prevent the risk of injury to you and others.
Please understand that OMRON is not liable for the following: ■ The icons and meanings are as follows.
1. Occurrence of trouble and/or damage caused by the maintenance and/or repair conducted
Warning sign Contents
by other than OMRON or OMRON’s authorized dealer.
Indicates matters in which the possibility of death or severe bodily injury may arise as a result of
2. Trouble and/or damage of OMRON’s product caused by the product of other manufacturer Warning incorrect handling.
not delivered by OMRON.
3. Trouble and/or damage caused by the maintenance and/or repair using the repair part(s) Indicates matters in which bodily injury or material damage* may arise as a result of incorrect
Caution handling.
not authorized by OMRON.
* Material damage refers to a wide range of damage involving your house, household goods, domestic animals, and pets.
4. Trouble and/or damage caused as a result of not observing the Notes on Safety or
operating method mentioned in this Instruction Manual.
5. Deviation from the operating conditions of the unit mentioned in this Instruction Manual Examples of signs
including the power source and installation environment. The pictured The pictured
The icon indicates caution (including warning and danger). icon refers to icon refers to
6. Trouble and/or damage caused as a result of modifying and/or improper repair of the Matters involving actual caution are indicated by statements “caution for “caution for
or pictures in or near .
product. flammability”. electric shock”.

7. Trouble and/or damage caused by supreme forces such as fire, earthquake, flood, or The pictured The pictured
The icon indicates prohibitions (what you cannot do). icon refers to icon refers to
lightning. Matters involving specific prohibitions are indicated by text or “prohibition to “general
pictures shown in or near . disassemble”. prohibition”.
The ● icon indicates something that is compulsory (must be The pictured The pictured
observed at any time). icon refers to icon refers to
Matters involving specific compulsory actions are indicated by “general “unplugging the
statements or pictures shown in or near ●. compulsion”. power plug”.

Warning
Only use medications as prescribed and instructed by your doctor.
• Your physical conditions may change for the worse.
When you use the unit for the first time after purchasing it or after having not used it for a long time, be
sure to clean and disinfect it. (Refer to Pages 15 to 17.)
• Miscellaneous types of bacteria may propagate and you may get infected.
Clean and disinfect the medication cup, medication cup cover, mouthpiece and inhalation hose, each
time the unit is used.
• Miscellaneous bacteria may propagate and you may become infected. If the unit is going to be used
by more than one person, prepare a disinfected medication cup, medication cup cover, mouthpiece
and inhalation hose, for each person before using it. This will prevent cross-infection.
Be sure to immediately dry the cleaned and disinfected parts, then store them in a dry place in order to
prevent them from getting contaminated in the future.
In case of any problem with your nebuliser please contact your local OMRON service representative
(address on/ inside package).

Do not use this device in combination with ventilation equipment.

* The pressure in the ventilation system may reduce significantly.
1. The contents of this Instruction Manual are subject to change for improvement without prior
When assembling the cleaned, disinfected, and dried parts, do not touch the places where the
notice. medication and the nebulized medication pass through directly with your hands to prevent possible
2. The contents of this Instruction Manual have been prepared with care and attention. infection.
However, if you find any omission or error, please inform your local OMRON representative Do not make any contact with the vibrator while the power plug is plugged into the electric outlet.
or dealer. • You may suffer electric shock or injure yourself.

3. It is prohibited to copy all or a part of this Instruction Manual without getting OMRON’s
permission. Unless you use this Instruction Manual for your personal (corporate) purpose, Do not plug in or pull the power plug from the electric outlet with wet hands.
you are not allowed to use it without OMRON’s permission in accordance with the • You may suffer electric shock or injure yourself.

Copyright Act. Do not wash the main unit with water, or splash water to the power source, do not use the nebuliser
while you are in bath or having a shower, never submerge the nebuliser in water.
• Short circuit may occur in the unit or you may suffer electric shock.

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 Notes on Safety Notes on Safety
Caution General Advice
If the nebulisation parts have already become dirty before using the unit, clean them first before use.
• If the medication remains in the nebulisation unit, your physical conditions may change for the worse.
Wash off the remaining medication in the parts thoroughly with water after cleaning these parts with Do not use the unit for the purpose other than for inhalation.
disinfectant.
• If you inhale with the remaining disinfectant in the parts, your physical conditions may change for the Do not use any parts other than the accessories or the optional parts listed on page 21.
worse.
Replace the water in the water tank each time you use the unit. Do not fill the medication cup with more than 150 ml medication or less than 5 ml.
• A dirty vibrator may cause lower nebulization rate. • The unit may not nebulize.
If the medication is attached to the fan installation axis, wipe it off.
• Overheating may cause the motor to stop. Do not move the unit while medication remains in the unit.
Disposal of this product should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the
disposal of electronic products. Do not block the air ventilation holes at the rear side of the nebuliser.

If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, be sure to unplug the power plug from the electric Place the nebuliser on a plain and stable surface during operation.
outlet.
• You may suffer electric shock or the unit may ignite due to electric leakage. Do not apply strong shocks to or drop the main unit.
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power plug from the electric outlet when you install, or
Do not bend the inhalation hose.
remove the device, or take care of the parts.
• You may suffer electric shock or injure yourself.
• The medication may be pooled in the hose and the nebulization rate may be lowered.

Do not look into the nebulization section during nebulization. Do not inhale from the inhalation hose if the main unit is higher than your head.
• A large amount of medication may get into your eyes and cause injury. • The medication may spill onto your face or clothes.
Do not operate the unit when the medication cup is empty.
• The unit may become overheated or damaged. Be careful not to damage the vibrator when cleaning the water tank of the main unit.
Do not fill the water tank with the liquid other than water (tap water or distilled water). Do not disinfect the unit by boiling in a microwave oven.
• The vibrator will deteriorate and may be damaged.
When parts are sterilised in an autoclave, make sure these parts do not directly contact the heater After cleaning and disinfecting the parts, assemble them after they are completely dried.
inside the autoclave.
* As the temperature of the heater is very high, these parts may be melted or deformed. Do not wipe the main unit with volatile chemicals, such as benzine or thinners.
Do not use the power cord or the power plug if it is damaged, or do not plug the power cord into a
loose electric outlet.
Although this nebuliser fulfils the provisions of the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
• You may suffer electric shock or the unit may be shorted or ignite. directive, the use of it should be avoided in direct vicinity of other electric devices.
Do not scratch, tear, modify, forcibly bend, pull, twist, or bundle the power cord. Do not place a heavy
material on the power cord. Keep power cord away from heated or hot surfaces.
Do not allow unsupervised children or infirm persons to use the unit.
• You may suffer electric shock or the unit may ignite due to short circuit because of deteriorated
insulation.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit.

• The unit may malfunction or cause injury. Maintenance
Contact your nearest OMRON service representative.
Before using the unit, be sure to confirm that the main unit operates normally and safely.
Do not use a power cord other than the supplied one.
• The unit may ignite or you may suffer electric shock.
Be sure to use the power source as specified on the device. How to handle faults or accidents
• The unit may ignite or you may suffer electric shock.
If an equipment error (E1) occurs, immediately take the following measures. (Also refer to Page 19.)
Do not share the electric outlet with other electric appliances.
• The unit may ignite or you may suffer electric shock. (1) Power-off the unit and unplug the power plug from the electric outlet to make the unit inoperable.
To unplug the power plug from the electric outlet, do not pull the power cord, instead hold the power
(2) Write “ Faulty-Do not use” on the main unit so that it will not be used.
plug with your hand. (3) Contact the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest OMRON dealer.
• The power cord may be broken or short-circuited and cause fire or you may suffer electric shock.

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 Features of the Product Composition of the Product
About the principle of Aerosol= Nebulised
medication
nebulisation in the NE-U17
➀ The NE-U17 transmits the energy of ultrasonic
vibration from the vibrator located at the bottom
of the water tank into water. Ultrasoni
c Nebu

Inhalation hose (M)

lizer NE-U17

➁ The ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the

AIR-FLO
W VOL
UME

WATER
MEDICAT
COVER
LEVEL
ION CUP with a cuff, 70 cm
medication in the medication cup through the
FAN COVE
R

TIMER
NEBLIZA
TION VOL
UME

water in the water tank. CONTINU

OUS

Air
TIMER(
MIN)

➂ The ultrasonic vibration emits medication from Mouthpiece set

the medication cup (like a fountain) and this is POWER
START/
STOP
CONTIN
UOUS

dispersed as aerosol.
➃ Air from the fan carries this nebulised medication
out of the medication cup.
Medication Two medication cups
– Nebulisation: The state in which the medication
is converted into aerosol.
Water Main unit

Power cord ■ Instruction manual (with warranty card)

– As the unit is a Class I
Vibrator electroshock protection type,
be sure to use only the
supplied power cord with an
“earth”.

Features of the Product

Easy to see large LCD displays air volume, nebulisation rate, set time, remaining For the optional parts, refer to the “List of Optional Parts” on Page 21.
1 time, continuous time, and error location. The back-light illumination featured in the
unit enables checking of the display in the dark.
Explanation of the LCD Display
The unit can nebulise for 72 hours continuously (with the use of the optional long- Display of air volume:
2 time nebulisation set and the supply medication set). AIR-FLOW VOLUME
The “air volume" is displayed in 11 levels.
2
3

1
Display of nebulisation rate:
The unit has a notification buzzer. The buzzer sounds when an error occurs or the The “nebulisation rate” is displayed in 10 levels.
3 time set by the timer is completed.
WATER LEVEL
MEDICATION CUP
COVER
FAN COVER

When the timer is used:

TIMER NEBULISATION VOLUME
A timer mark illuminates and the buzzer beeps to notify the end time.
With the use of a dial, the air volume, nebulisation rate, and time can be set easily
For continuous operation:
4 and quickly. The unit can handle various inhalation therapies with the use of
CONTINUOUS A continuous operation mark illuminates and the digital display
various optional parts. TIMER(MIN) indicates this.
ERROR display
When the water level in the water tank is too low or the medication cup
CONTINUOUS cover or the fan cover is not installed, the corresponding error location is
POWER indicated at the upper left corner of the panel.
START/
STOP
(For the error display, refer to Page 19.)

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 Names of the Parts
* indicates replaceable supplies.

Medication cup cover

Washer Air duct cover

Mouthpiece set Fan cover

Air filter case

Air filter*
Inhalation hose M Handle

Display of air volume

Medication cup* Display
(Refer to the “Description of the LCD Display” on Page 7.)
Air volume adjustment knob
Display of nebulisation rate
Ultrasonic
Nebulizer
NE-U17 (Refer to the “Description of the LCD Display” on Page 7.)
AIR-FLOW
VOLUME

WATER
MEDIC
LEVEL
COVER ATION CUP
FAN COVER

TIMER
Nebulisation rate adjustment knob
NEBLIZA
TION VOLU
ME

CONTINU
OUS
Electric
TIMER(M
IN)
power
Medication POWER CONTINU
OUS
socket
cup holder START/
STOP

Nebulisation unit
Power Button Fuse holder
Power lamp ( )
START/STOP
Button( )
Timer knob

Medication cup cover

fixing lever Power cord

Back of the
main unit Top of the main unit

Draining hose
holder

water level

Overflow
Fan
Draining
hose Water tank
Fan installation axis Vibrator Hose holder

Float Button
(Detection of the shortage
of water)

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 How to Prepare before Inhalation
—Clean the parts before starting the inhalation.
[Parts that can be disinfected by boiling] Filling the cooling water.
(For the disinfecting method, refer to Page 17.)
Submerge these parts in a container filled with
1
1) Remove the nebulization section
sufficient water and boil for 10 minutes.
by rotating the medication cup
cover-fixing lever clockwise.
Medication
cup cover
Inhalation hose (M)
Washer with a cuff

How to remove the washer

How to remove the 1 2
washer water
level

Place the medication cup

cover on its side and
insert a small item (such
as a paper clip) into the
hole of the cover.
Pinch and remove the
washer gently.
2) Fill the cooling water.
How to attach the washer Fill the cooling water up to the water level
mark that specifies the water level in the
How to attach the washer
Hold the medication cup cover and water tank. The proper amount is
place the washer securely with your approximately 375 ml.
fingertips as illustrated in the figures
on the left.
Make sure the washer is placed flat
and not upside down.

water
level

[Parts that cannot be disinfected by boiling]

(For the care and disinfection, refer to Page 17.)

Air duct cover water

level

Mouthpiece Air filter case

set
Air filter

—If the water level in the water tank is lower than the
water level mark, a lower water level in water
Fan cover tank error will be displayed.
Medication cup holder —If the water temperature in the water tank is low,
the nebulisation rate may drop. (Recommended
temperature is approximately 26 ºC (78.8 ºF).
Medication cup Fan —Replace water in the water tank each time the unit
is used.
Warning —When the unit is used for a long time continuously,
replace water at least every twenty-four hours.
Be sure to immediately dry the cleaned and disinfected
parts, then store them in a dry place in order to prevent
(For continuous use or long periods, refer to Page
them from getting contaminated in the future. 13.)

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 How to Prepare before Inhalation How to Inhale
Filling medication into the medication Assembling and attaching the
Setting the inhalation time. Push the START/STOP Button ( ).
2 cup.

1) Remove the medication cup cover

3 nebulisation unit to the main unit

1) Fix the nebulisation unit by

1 2
The fan will rotate and the unit starts
Setting the inhalation time by rotating
by rotating it counterclockwise. rotating the medication cup cover- the timer knob clockwise. to nebulise.
fixing lever counterclockwise. POWE
R
2 1) To set the timer
The timer can be adjusted by 1 minute when
setting the time up to 15 minutes.
1
Please note that the timer has intervals of 1
or 2 minutes between 15 and 30 minute
When the timer is used:
The display counts down by 1 minute.
timer settings.

.
in
m
in
.
To change the setting during the

16
2) Attach the inhalation hose and the 18
m
operation:
n.
mouthpiece set. 21
mi
Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The
.
min
23
2) Fill medication into the medication cup. timer is reset and the unit starts to operate.
26 min.
28 min.
Adjust the air volume and the nebulisation rate.
TIMER

Adjust the air-flow volume and the nebulisation

CONTINUOUS
rate with the “air volume” knob and the
Maximum of 150 ml CONTINUOUS
“nebulisation volume” adjustment knob” while
Hose holder
observing the aerosol coming out from the
TIMER(MIN)
inhalation hose.
– For inhalation using the accessories such
as mouthpiece, adjust the air volume and
the nebulisation rate according to your
CONTINUOUS preferences and the accessories being
used.
The air volume (11 levels) and the nebulisation
Minimum of 5 ml. 3) Turn on the Power Button ( ). After all rate (10 levels) can be checked by the “level
items on the LCD display illuminate, check display” adjacent to each knob.
that the “ERROR display” does not flash. 2) Continuous nebulisation AIR-FLOW VOLUME
The air-flow volume
3) Assemble the medication cup If the “ERROR display” flashes, check the place where adjusts the volume of
the error number is indicated by referring to Page 19. Turn the timer knob clockwise to the position
cover by turning it clockwise, then air sent through the
of “continuous”.
install it to the main unit. medication cup cover.
3 2 3 2 The display of “Continuous” on the timer will
1 1 1 turn on and the digital characters will rotate
WATER LEVEL WATER LEVEL to indicate that the unit is in the continuous
MEDICATION CUP MEDICATION CUP
COVER
FAN COVER
COVER
FAN COVER
operation. NEBULISATION VOLUME
The nebulisation
All items on Now the preparation volume adjusts the rate
2 the display for inhalation is TIMER of aerosol released
illuminate. completed. from the medication.
water lev
el
Note: As soon as the Power Button ( ) is turned on, the
fan to cool the parts inside the main unit will start
Be sure to turn the
rotating. This is normal. CONTINUOUS
cover securely as
far as it goes. TIMER(MIN)
– Depending on the type of the medication, nebulised aerosol may
not come out constantly.
– Medication with high viscosity and surface tension may have a
lower nebulisation rate.
– When the unit starts to operate with the medication volume of
150 ml and the air volume and the nebulisation rate at level “10”,
CONTINUOUS it nebulises intermittently.
In this case, adjust the nebulisation rate by the nebulisation rate
adjustment knob.

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 How to Inhale How to Inhale by Using Optional Parts

Inhaling the aerosol. Finishing the treatment. Using the unit for a long time
3
<Example of correct use>
4
When the timer is used:
1By using the optional “long time nebulization set (4997217-7)” and the “supply medication set (4997206-1)”,
The buzzer sound notifies the completion of the unit can nebulise continuously for a long time.
time set by the timer and the unit stops ➀ Remove the medication cup cover of the main unit. Attach an optional long time nebulization set in place
operation. of the medication cup cover and assemble the unit according to the procedure shown on Page 10.
When the operation ends, “0” on the display At this time, check that the air duct is not blocked by the air duct cap.
illuminates and the display changes to the ➁ Fill medication into the supply medication bottle.
initial set time. ➂ Tightly close the supply medication bottle cap. At this time, check that the washer is correctly set inside
the cap.
Sample display when the timer is set to 10 minutes.
➃ Remove the cap of the supply medication pipe of the long time nebulization set and attach the tube of the
Ultrasonic
Nebulizer
NE-U17
In approximately supply medication set.
3 seconds
AIR-FLOW
VOLUME

WATER
LEVEL
MEDICATIO
COVER N CUP
FAN COVER

➄ Hang the supply medication bottle on a proper place, higher than the device.
TIMER
NEBLIZAT

TIMER TIMER
ION VOLUME

CONTIN
UOUS

TIMER(M
IN)

POWER CONTINU
OUS

When the At this time, check that the tube is not bent. If the tube is bent, the medication cannot be supplied. If the
timer comes
tube is too long, cut it to a proper length.
CONTINUOUS
to end. CONTINUOUS
Attach the inhalation hose.
TIMER(MIN) TIMER(MIN)
➅ Set the timer to “Continuous”.
You can use an optional inhalation mask instead ➆ Turn the air volume adjustment knob to the far right (the position of 10).
of a mouthpiece. Supply
➇ Push the START/STOP Button ( ) and start inhalation.
CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS
medication set
Cap (4997206-1)
Wrong examples of use: To terminate inhalation while using the
timer, push the START/STOP Button Supply Supply
Do not bend the medication medication
inhalation hose or ( ), then the unit stops operation. pipe bottle
Air duct
block the nozzle. At this time, the remaining time is reset and
cap Cap
• The medication will the timer returns to the initial set time.
be pooled in the To start inhalation again, push the
hose and the Tube
nebulization rate START/STOP Button ( ).
may be lowered. POWE
R
AIR-FL
OW
VOLUM
WAT
ER LEVE E
MED L
COV ICAT
ER ION
FAN CUP
COVE
R

Do not use the unit

TIM
ER

NEB
LIZA
TION
VOL
UME
CONT
INU
OUS

if the main unit is TIM

ER(
MIN
)

POWE

higher than your

R CONT
INU
OU
S

STAR
STOP T/

Air duct
head.
• The medication may
splash onto your Long time nebulization
face or clothes. Caution: In case the treatment is paused by set (4997217-7)
pressing START/STOP button, be sure to re-
In the following cases, the buzzer enter the remaining time, before the treatment is
sounds and the unit stops operation. resumed.
• When the time set by the timer is completed
Using the unit for (oxigen) humidification
• When the medication cup cover is removed
during inhalation
• When the amount of water in the water tank is
To terminate the inhalation during the 2
far from sufficient
continuous operation, push the If you use the unit for humidification in combination with oxygen therapy, connect the equipment to the
START/STOP Button ( ), then the oxygen supply pipe of the “long time nebulisation set” (optional, 4997217-7). Please refer to the illustration
• When the fan cover is removed on the next page.
unit stops operation.
In case the buzzer sounds due to an error, To start the inhalation again, push the In order to stop the air from the fan on the main unit during the oxygen therapy, set the “air-flow volume”
the error display flashes. Push the START/STOP Button ( ), then the unit will adjustment knob to “0”, and attach an air duct cap to the air duct of the long time nebulisation set.
START/STOP Button ( ), then the buzzer start continuous operation.
The operating and inhalation methods are the same as those of the normal operation.
will stop.
In this case, check the error display and When the inhalation is finished, turn
inspect the unit by referring to Page 19. off the power and unplug the power
cord from the electric outlet.
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 How to Inhale by Using Optional Parts How to Take Care of the Unit
How to Take Care of the Parts

Turn off the power by pushing the

1 ON/OFF Button ( ), and unplug the
power plug from the electric outlet.

AIR-FL
OW
VOLU
WAT ME
ER LEVE
MED L
COV ICAT
ER ION
FAN CUP
COV
ER

TIM
ER

NEBLI
ZAT
ION
VOLUM
E
CONT
INU
OUS

TIM
ER(M

Remove the mouthpiece set, or

IN)

2
POW
ER CONT
INU
OU
S

inhalation mask.
STAR
STOP T/

Oxygen supply pipe

Rotate the medication cup cover-

Using a bacterial filter 3 fixing lever clockwise.
3
Having passed through a bacterial filter, the filtered air can be supplied to the inside of the long time nebulization
set.
➀ Remove the medication cup cover and assemble the long time nebulisation set with the main unit.
To assemble, use the long time nebulisation set in place of the medication cup cover by following the procedure Remove the nebulisation
shown on Page 10. At this time, close the air duct with the air duct cap.
➁ Remove the air duct cover from the main unit.
4 unit for disassembling.
➂ Remove the bacterial filter cap of the long time nebulisation set.
➃ Attach a bacterial filter to the long time nebulisation set.
➄ Attach a connector to the bacterial filter.
➅ Attach the inhalation hose to the connector and connect the other end of the hose to the air duct of the fan
cover.
– When using the bacterial filter, set the “air volume adjustment knob” to “10”. Discard the remaining medication.
Inhalation hose (M)
(4997209-6)
5 Draining
Connector Discard the cooling water in the water hose
tank by using the draining hose.
Bacterial filter
(4997213-4)

Bacterial filter Clean and disinfect the parts.

cap
6
Air duct cap
Air duct • Wipe the inside of the water tank by using alcohol.
• Clean, disinfect, and immediately dry the medication cup cover, medication cup holder,
medication cup, inhalation hose, mouthpiece set. (For the disinfection method, refer to Page 17.)

AIR-FL
OW
VOLU
WAT ME
ER LEVE

Warning
MED L
COV ICAT
ER ION
FAN CUP
COV
ER

TIM
ER

NEBLI
ZAT
ION
VOLU
ME
CONT
INU
OUS

TIM
ER(M
IN)
When assembling the cleaned, disinfected, and dried parts, do not touch the places where the medication and
POW
ER

STAR
CONT
INU
OU
S
the nebulized medication pass through directly with your hands to prevent possible infection.
STOP T/

Long time nebulisation Do not make any contact to the vibrator while the power plug is plugged into the electric outlet.
set (4997217-7) • You may suffer electric shock or injure yourself.

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 How to Take Care of the Unit How to Disinfect the Unit
How to Take Care of the Air Filter 4
How to Disinfect the Unit
Disinfection by boiling cannot be done to some parts. They may become deformed.
3
1
Replace the air filter when it becomes dirty.
➀ Remove the nebulisation unit from the main Nebulization [Parts that can be disinfected by boiling]
device. section
2
➁ Remove the fan cover by lifting it up.
➂ Remove the air filter case from inside the fan
Medication Washer
cover. cup cover
➃ Remove the air filter from the air filter case to Inhalation hose (M)
with a cuff, 70 cm
replace with a new one.
Assemble the above mentioned parts in the
reverse order. [Parts that cannot be disinfected by boiling]
Air filter case

How to Take Care of the Fan

Fan cover Air duct cover Fan cover Air filter
Open the fan cover and remove the fan.
Nebulization
Clean the fan by washing it with water or section
detergent.

– If the medication is stuck to the fan installation

axis, remove the medication. Fan Medication Medication cup Mouthpiece
cup holder set
Remove the fan cover by lifting it up after
removing the nebulisation unit from the main Disinfection by disinfectant
device. The dirty fan cover can be washed with
water or detergent. Different disinfectants have different anti-bacterial actions. For sterilization and disinfection, follow the
instruction manual and the notes on each disinfectant.
In order to install the fan, position the fan to the Fan
The time to immerse the parts in the disinfectant
fan installation axis securely as far as it goes. Fan installation
axis
differs with the type of the disinfectant used. [Typical disinfectants that can be used]
However, 30 to 60 minutes or longer is common. • Disinfecting ethanol
• Glutaraldehyde: Sterihyde (0.5%)
How to Take Care of the Main Unit After immersing the parts, wash them sufficiently (and other equivalent products)
• Sodium hypochlorite: Milton (0.1%), Purax (0.1%)
with water and dry promptly. Carefully store the (and other equivalent products)
parts so that they are not re-infected. • Beenzalkonium chloride: Osvan (0.1%)
• Chlorhexidine: Hibitane (0.5%), Maskin (0.5%)
Clean the dust on the main unit by wiping it with a General Advice If a colored disinfectant solution such as Hibitane • Amphoteric surfactant: Tego (0.2%)
(and other equivalent products)
lightly squeezed cloth after being moistened with is used, some parts may be discolored with Note: These products cannot be used for the air filter.
water or alcohol. • Do not wipe the main unit with volatile
repeated use. However, it does not affect the
chemicals, such as benzine or thinners.
nebulising properties.
After draining water from the water tank of the • Do not damage the surface of the vibrator.
main unit through the draining hose, wipe off the Warning
leftover water with a clean and dry cloth. Be sure to immediately dry the cleaned and disinfected parts, then store them in
order to prevent them from getting contaminated in the future.
• Miscellaneous types of bacteria may propagate and you may get infected.

Do not wash the main unit with water, or splash water to the power source.
• Electric leakage may occur in the unit or you may suffer electric shock.

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 How to Disinfect and Store the Unit Troubleshooting
Sterilization with ethylene oxide gas (E.O.G.) Trouble Where to Inspect How to Correct
The power lamp
Observe the Instruction Manual of the sterilizer and consult with the Is the power plug securely plugged into the Plug the power plug in the electric outlet
does not
electric outlet? correctly. (Refer to Page 10.)
illuminate.
manufacturer of the E.O.G. sterilizer for the details.
Is ➀ of ERROR display flashing due to Fill the water up to the specified water level
Some of the rubber and plastic parts of the nebuliser may have residual ethylene oxide gas. After insufficient amount of water in the operating mark in the operating chamber.
sterilization, consult with the manufacturer of the sterilizer and provide sufficient aeration until the safe chamber? (Refer to Page 9.)
level to human beings can be obtained. Is the medication cup correctly set to the Set the medication cup correctly.
The equipment and the parts to be sterilized by E.O.G. must be sufficiently dried in advance. main unit? (Refer to Page 10.)
Wash and dry the parts, then conduct the E.O.G. sterilization. The unit does not Is the fan cover open? Close the fan cover correctly.
nebulise.
Is the fan set? Set the fan properly.
Sterilization by autoclave Is the amount of medication in the medication Reduce the amount of medication to less than
Refer to the Instruction Manual and the Notes on Handling of the sterilizer. cup too much? 150 ml. (Refer to Page 10.)
Is the inhalation hose bent and the Adjust the bent hose correctly and drain the
[Option parts that can be sterilized by autoclave] medication pooled in the hose? pooled medication. (Refer to Page 12.)
Is the amount of medication in the medication Increase the amount of medication to more
cup too small? than 5 ml.
Is the lower portion of medication cup
Replace the medication cup with a new one.
damaged or deformed?
Is the amount of medication in the medication Reduce the amount of medication to less than
The nebulisation cup much? 150 ml. (Refer to Page 10.)
rate is low. Is the value of nebulisation rate adjustment
Turn the knob to the right and adjust the value.
knob or the air volume adjustment knob set
Inhalation mask (L) Inhalation mask (S) The nebulisation (Refer to Page 11.)
too low?
(4997205-3) (4997207-0) power is lowered.
Is the room temperature and/or water Operate the unit without medication for about
temperature too low? 4 minutes, then use the unit.
After cleaning the medication cup with the
Is the medication cup dirty? detergent, wash off the detergent sufficiently
under running water before using the cup.
Caution
Is the amount of medication exceeding 150 Reduce the amount of medication to less
When parts are sterilised in an autoclave, make sure these parts do not directly contact the heater ml? than 150 ml. (Refer to Page 10.)
inside the autoclave. Nebulisation is
* As the temperature of the heater is very high, these parts may be melted or deformed. unstable. Are the air volume and the nebulisation rate
set to the maximum level when the amount of Adjust the nebulisation rate.(Refer to Page 11.)
medication is 150 ml?

Trouble Where to Inspect How to Correct

How to store the unit ➀ flashes. The water level in the operating
chamber has been lowered.
Fill in the water up to the water level
of the operating chamber.
Store the parts after thoroughly drying them. 3 2

➁ flashes. Securely close the medication cup

When storing the parts, be careful for the infection. 1 The medication cup cover is open.
cover.
Do not store the unit under direct sunlight, where WATER LEVEL
MEDICATION CUP
COVER
temperature and humidity are high, in a dusty place, where FAN COVER
➂ flashes. The fan cover is open. Securely close the fan cover.
they can be easily sprayed with water, or where vibration or
shock can be easily applied.
The fan inside the main unit has
E1 is displayed. Contact the nearest OMRON dealer.
stopped.

– If the unit does not operate normally after taking the above-mentioned
measures, do not touch the internal mechanism and consult the store where
you purchased the unit or the nearest OMRON dealer.

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 Specifications List of Option Parts
Technical data Medication cup
(4997211-8)
Bacterial filter
(4997213-4)
Air filter set
(4997214-2)
Air filter
(4997215-0)
Used to transmit the ultrasonic Used for inhalation such as for Protects the unit from the dust in air. Material: PS
This device fulfils the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive). vibration. (If it has any damage or tracheal lavage. Materials: case; PP, filter; PS Packaging unit: 5 filters
deformation, the unit may not be able Materials: filter; PP, connector; PMP Packaging unit: 1 set
to nebulize. Handle this part carefully.) Packaging unit: 1 filter + 1 adapter
Material: PP
Product name : Omron Ultrasonic Nebulizer Packaging unit: 5 cups

Model : NE-U17
Power source : 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Power consumption : Approximately 80 VA
Nebulization set Long time nebulization set Mouthpiece set Inhalation mask (L) set
fuse : T2A L250V (4997216-9) (4997217-7) (4997212-6) (4997205-3)
Used for normal nebulization. Used for continuous nebulization. To Used for inhalation by being held by Attached with the fixing rubber string.
Materials: medication cup; PP, be used in combination with the the mouth. Enables the simultaneous inhalation
Ultrasonic frequency: Approximately 1.7 MHz medication cup holder; ABS, supply medication set (4997206-1). Material: EVA by mouth and nose.
medication cup cover; PMP, packing; Materials: cover; PMP, cap; silicone Packaging unit: 5 sets Material: SEBS
Nebulization rate* : 0 - 3 ml/ minute or more silicone Packaging unit: 1 set Packaging unit: 3 sets
Packaging unit: 1 set
(20/22mm, ISO compatible)
Particle size : Approximately 1 to 8 µm (80% of the particle distribution), MMAD= 4.7 µm
Air volume : Maximum of 17 l/min
Amount of cooling water : Approximately 375 ml
Capacity of medication cup : Approximately 150 ml (min. 5 ml) Inhalation mask (S) set Inhalatoin hose S (30 cm) with a Inhalation hose M (70 cm) with a Inhalation hose L (150 cm) with a
(4997207-0) cuff having the diameter of 20 cuff having the diameter of 20 mm cuff having the diameter of 20 mm
Attached with the fixing rubber string. mm (4997208-8) (4997209-6) (4997210-0)
External dimensions : Approximately 276 (W) x 243 (H) x 226 (D) Exclusive for the inhalation by mouth. Wite hose guide tube (cuff) can be White hose guide tube (cuff) can be White hose guide tube (cuff) can be
A size that can be used by an infant. removed and installed. removed and installed. removed and installed.
Material: SEBS Attach it to the hose by rotating Attach it to the hose by rotating Attach it to the hose by rotating
Weight of the main unit : Approximately 4.0 kg Packaging unit: 3 sets clockwise. Cut it to the proper length. clockwise. Cut it to the proper length. clockwise. Cut it to the proper length.
Material: SEBS Material: SEBS Material: SEBS
Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 73.4°F), 30 to 85% RH Packaging unit: 1 hose Packaging unit: 1 hose Packaging unit: 1 hose
conditions

Accessories included : Inhalation hose M (70 cm with a cuff), mouthpiece set, 2 medication cups, power cord,
instruction manual (with warranty card) Adapter Supply medication set – Materials are indicated by
(4997218-5) (4997206-1) abbreviations.
Supplies the meditation in order to keep ABS : Acrylonitrile-butadiene-
Material: pmp the medication in the medication cup at ethylene resin
Used for connecting 22 mm parts a certain level. Used for humidifying or
inhalation for a long time. EVA : Ethylene vinyl acetic acid resin
e.g. bacterial filter.
Material: PP PMP : Polymethyle pentane
* May change depending on the type of medication. – Specifications and appearance is subject to change without Packaging unit: 1 set PP : Polypropylene resin
prior notice for. PS : Polyethylene resin
SEBS : Styrene elastomer
Symbols:

=Type B

=Warning: read the instruction manual carefully

Manufacturer : OMRON Matsusaka Co., Ltd. Japan

EU representative : OMRON Healthcare Europe

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