Always read and follow the instructions in the Instruction Manual on trouble shooting your BREATH-A-TECH® Portable Nebuliser.
There could be various reasons which may explain why your BREATH-A-TECH® Portable Nebuliser is not working properly. This may depend on factors, such as:
- When you purchased your BREATH-A-TECH® Portable Nebuliser unit
If you purchased and have been using your BREATH-A-TECH® Portable Nebuliser for longer than 12 months, then you should replace your Medication Cup within 12 months.
- Is there enough solution in the medicine cup?
It is important to tilt the device slightly until the solution is almost exhausted to make sure that the residual solution contacting the mesh is nebulised completely.
High viscosity solution may result in poor nebulisation or clogging of the mesh. In this case, turn off the power and remove the accumulated solution on the mesh with a gauze or lint free towel.
Issue | Possible Causes | Action |
Low atomisation | Low battery power | Insert new batteries or connect the USB cable |
Faulty connection due to stains on the electrodes | Use rubbing alcohol to clean the electrodes |
The mesh holes are clogged | Refer to the cleaning and disinfection procedure to clean the medication cup |
The mesh is damaged | Replace the medication cup |
Light indicator does not turn on, no atomisation | The batteries are inserted incorrectly | Follow the (+) and (-) markings on the battery cover and re-insert the batteries in the correct orientation |
Batteries are dead | Insert new batteries or connect the USB cable |
Faulty connection between the adaptor and the main unit | Check and re-connect the adaptor to the main unit |
Power indicator shows constant orange light | Low battery power | Insert new batteries or connect the USB cable |
Power indicator light shows flashing orange light | Faulty connection between the electrodes and the main unit | Use rubbing alcohol to clean the electrodes and re-install the medication cup |
The mesh is damaged | Replace the medication cup |
The medication cup is not installed properly | Refer to the instructions on how to set up the medication cup procedure or re-install the medication cup properly |
The bottom cover separates from the main unit | The connective band disconnects from the bottom cover | Insert the connective band into the fixing hoop at the bottom of the cover |
The connective band is broken or disconnects from the main unit | Please contact Medical Developments International on (03) 9547 1888 or email: sales@medicaldev.com |
