Directions for a Vicks Vaporizer

A Vicks vaporizer provides relief from cold and flu congestion. A heating unit sits on top of a reservoir and steam is produced from a mixture of water and a medicine. The vaporizer is designed to run overnight, but has a built in sensor that turns the unit off if the water level falls below 0.78 inches from the bottom of the reservoir. The unit should be emptied daily and cleaned regularly.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Vicks Vaporstream or Kaz Inhalant medicine

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Instructions

• 1

  Unravel the electrical cord fully. Lift the rear of the heating unit and rotate it counterclockwise, then up and off the reservoir.

• 2

  Fill the reservoir with water to the "MAX" fill line printed on the side of the reservoir.

• 3

  Replace the heating unit on the top of the reservoir and seat the locking tabs in the retainers. Rotate the heating unit clockwise to lock it into place.

• 4

  Position the vaporizer unit on a non-metallic, heat-resistant surface at least four feet from the patient.

• 5

  Fill the cap at the front of the heating unit with the recommended Vicks product then plug the unit into an outlet. The unit will illuminate and the vaporizer will begin to function. It is designed to run for 12 to 14 hours.