Detailed Information for Product Use

• Fittng the Footswitch
  The footswitch is connected to the main unit by a socket in the side of the device. The Propulse® Propulse®Ear Irrigator will NOT operate unless the footswitch is connected.
• 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 patient. Lower temperatures increase the risk of patient discomfort and dizziness
• Fittng the Propulse QrX™ Tip ®
  The Propulse Ear Irrigator is designed to be used only with QrX™ Single Use Tips. Use one QrX™ Tip per treatment.
  i) Remove Tip from packaging – Tips are non-sterile.
  ii) Push Tip into Handle until a click can be heard.
• To remove a Propulse QrX™ Tip ®
  i) Retract the QrX™ Locking Collar using a thumb.
  ii) Grasp the used QrX™ Tip between forefinger and thumb and pull gently from the QrX™ Handle.
  iii) 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) tips from your normal Propulse supplier or from Mirage directly (UK only). Propulse QrX™ Tips are clearly branded with the Propulse logo on the tip 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 ensure you are using the correct mushroom valve for this model Propulse Ear Irrigator. This will help prevent possible damage to the water inlet valve.
  i) Remove the reservoir from the Propulse Ear Irrigator.
  ii) Remove the old Mushroom Valve from the reservoir and discard
  iii) Insert a new Mushroom Valve without bending or exerting undue force on the legs of the Mushroom Valve, into the reservoir.
  iiii) Check the condition of the ‘O’ ring on the base of the reservoir and if worn replace with a new unit specific ‘O’ ring.
  ​iiiii) Return the reservoir to the machine
• ProPulse Power Adapter
  Connect the outlet lead of the Power Adaptor to the Power Adaptor socket marked on the end of the product and to the mains electrical supply. Make sure the cord and Power Adaptor are positioned so that they will not be subjected to damage or stress or present a trip hazard. Only use a Propulse® branded Power Adaptor for product safety. unplug the unit from the power source before attempting to clean it externally.