Limerick PJ's Bliss, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...st feeding mothers Our company is owned by a mother daughter team who are certified lactation consultants with over 20 years of experience assisting mothers who use our pumps in the workplace We want you to get the best results from your new breast pump This manual is designed to help you operate it efficiently and safely Should you have any questions or concerns our trained staff will be pleased ...

Page 2: ...p This is an FDA designation indicating that this type of breast pump prevents contamination from a back flow of breast milk infectious particles and organisms between different users cross contamination due to the pump s filter design Different women using the same multi user pump should have their own individual personal use Sof touch kit which contains a filter to prevent cross contamination Mu...

Page 3: ...page 22 6 Store milk properly See page 23 7 Cleaning accessory kit See page 27 This oveview is not intended to provide complete user instructions Read the entire manual before operating pump Caution If the accessory kit is not labeled sterile see page 10 for instructions on sanitizing the accessory kit Sanitizing the accessory kit needs to be done before the first time you use it After the first t...

Page 4: ...Owners Manual revision May 2014 Page 2 ...

Page 5: ...assembly Purpose of pump controls and timer Accessory kit assembly Double pumping setup Single pumping setup Expressing your Milk 22 Preparation for expressing breast milk Expressing breast milk Storage of milk at home Ways to use PJ s breast pumpto express milk Multiple user instructions Pump and Accessory Care 26 Pump care and cleaning When and how to change the filter Accessory kit cleaning ins...

Page 6: ...to a tub sink or other water container 5 To avoid damaging the power cord do not wrap wind power cord around the power adapter 6 Never operate your pump if it has a damaged power supply cord or plug 7 Only use the electric power supply cord that comes with the PJ s Comfort or PJ s Bliss electric breast pump 8 Thebreast cup storage container AccessoryKits arepersonal care items designed to be used ...

Page 7: ...erly with it Use of incorrect parts voids warranty 4 Use the pump only in an upright position 5 Never operate your pump if it is not working properly 6 Do not use outdoors or where pump could get wet 7 Keep the cord and all components away from heated surfaces 8 If the filter becomes plugged replace the filter Do not tamper with the filter 9 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR PJ sComfort or PJ sBliss multi ...

Page 8: ... container holders may be shared by two or more women See page 25 for details power supply 8 storage container holder 6 filter connector 5 timer 1 9 3 timer 10 20 min 4 power cycle knob 1 vacuum adjustment knob 2 storage container holder slot 7 storage container holder 6 ...

Page 9: ...ilicone breast cup 15 breast cup brace 16 breast cup brace 16 tube connector 13 tube connector 13 storage container cap gasket 17 storage container cap gasket 17 storage container cap 14 for breast cup assembly storage container cap 14 for breast cup assembly storage container cap 20 for milk storage and feeding storage container 18 storage container 18 filter 9 Y piece 11 clear tubes 12 clear tub...

Page 10: ...es For safety it is important that each woman have her own accessory kit with filter See page 25 for instructions Reasons to use a breast pump Breast milk is the best possible nutrition you can give your baby Breast feeding allows you to give your baby the best possible start in life While putting your baby to the breast is one way the baby will receive breast milk there are several reasons for pu...

Page 11: ... worn over one shoulder or as a backpack and is roomy enough for the pump accessory kit and a cooler for the storage containers An insulated cooler has room for 4 five ounce storage containers and 3 ice packs to keep milk cold on the road Extra storage containers for storage of milk Ice packs to keep milk cold On the road No problem The PJ s Comfort or PJ s Bliss breast pump can be used in any veh...

Page 12: ...me you use it After the first time you use the pump the accessories will only need a simple cleaning procedure found on page 27 Page 10 Before using the accessory kit for the first time DO NOT BOIL THESE PIECES 1 Remove filter and white tube connector clear tubing assembly 9 13 from both breast cup storage containers assemblies 14 18 DO NOT BOIL THE FILTER 9 TUBING 10 12 Y PIECE 11 OR CONNECTORS 1...

Page 13: ...6 from the storage container caps 14 4 Place breast cup storage container cap units 14 16 cap gaskets 17 and storage container 18 in a 4 5 quart pan 5 Fill pan with water to about one inch from the top of pan making sure all parts are covered with water 6 Place pan on stove and bring to boil 7 Reduce heat and boil for 5 15 minutes maximum 8 Drain water and remove parts from pan using tongs 9 Place...

Page 14: ...e two storage container holders 6 into the storage container holder slots 7 on either side of the base of the pump 5 Connect the power supply cord 8 to the back of the pump and the wall outlet power supply 8 storage container holder 6 storage container holder 6 timer 1 9 3 timer 10 20 min 4 power cycle knob 1 vacuum adjustment knob 2 storage container holder slot 7 Insert this plug into back of pu...

Page 15: ...s how long the suction strength vacuum is applied to your breast For example a slow suction rhythm cycle would apply suction strength vacuum for slightly longer period of time On the other hand a faster suction rhythm cycle would apply suction strength vacuum for a shorter period of time most comfortable Adjust the cycle knob only after you have used the pumped 2 3 times and feel comfortable with ...

Page 16: ...at you use a fast suction rhythm cycle and low suction strength vacuum This will allow for a comfortable setting so you can get used to the pump To do this turn the power cycle knob clockwise to the black dot labeled Start and turn the vacuum adjustment knob to the black dot labeled Start See picture You will feel a flutter like sensation After 1 to 2 minutes of pumping increase the suction streng...

Page 17: ... 9 from the filter connector 5 pull outward filter connector 5 filter 9 side view Page 15 Recommended settings for1st time user Setting for Cycle turn knob all the way to the right to the start dot Setting for Vacuum turn knob to the left on the start dot Adjust vacuum only Pump for the first minute or two before adjusting the vacuum Recommend increasing the vacuum by turning the knob to the right...

Page 18: ...repeat the sequence above while the 10 minute light stays on After 20 minutes the 10 minute light will turn off and the 20 minute light only will turn on At 21 minutes the 1 minute light turns on 3 and the 20 minute light 4 stays on The minute lights will repeat the sequence above while the 20 minute light stays on After 30 minutes the 20 minute light turns off and no lights will be on At 31 minut...

Page 19: ... You will either need to un kink tubing or change the filter if milk is in the filteras the filter can not be cleaned filter is a safety feature that prevents milk bacterias and viruses from getting into the motor of the pump It is important to remember to turn off pump first before removing breast cups from breast This will minimize risk for back flow of milk Situation d You may see moisture accu...

Page 20: ...purchase the pump Caution Use only Accessory Kits made by Limerick Inc The PJ s Comfort or PJ s Bliss pump operates differently than other pumps so other kits manufactured by another company will not work properly with PJ s breast pumps and will void warranty Warning The Accessory Kits are personal care items and are not to be shared between mothers If two or more women wish to share a pump each m...

Page 21: ...milk gets into tubing remove filter rinse with cool water and then rinse with warm water Shake tubing to remove water droplets May flush tubes with70 rubbing alcohol to help dry tubing Hang over chair to air dry Step 5 Attach a white tube connector 13 to the other end of each of the long clear tubes 12 Continued on the next two pages white silicone tubing 10 white silicone tubing 10 Y piece 11 Y p...

Page 22: ...9 must touch Y piece 11 inside tubing 10 If not tubing can kink and stop vacuum Step 7 Insert the wide end of the filter 9 into the filter connector 5 on the front of the pump white silicone tubing 10 Y piece 11 filter 9 side view filter 9 side view filter wide end filter narrow end filter connector 5 Page 20 ...

Page 23: ...p 8 Attach one white tube connector 13 to a bottle cap 14 Step 9 Open clamp wide 19 Put over connector 13 and clear tube 12 Squeeze until it clicks closed clear tubes 12 clear tubes 12 The amount of time to double or single pump is given page 24 tube connector 13 storage container cap 14 storage container cap 14 storage container cap 14 tube connector 13 tube connector 13 tube connector 13 white s...

Page 24: ... together as shown on our web site and turn both the power cycling and vacuum knob to the 12 o clock position Observe soft cups collapse and then inflate in rhythmic motion If they only collapse there is an air leak Make sure the gaskets are inserted properly ridge should face the storage container then tighten the storage container and the other connections Expressing breast milk Assemble pump an...

Page 25: ...pressed milk is safe at room temperature 16 29 C 60 85 F for 6 hours Refrigerate milk if going to use in the near future Milk is good in the refrigerator for 4 8 days Use Limerick s cold packs and insulated cooler supplied as part of the PJ s breast pump package if you are expressing milk while away from home Freshly expressed milk can be stored safely for up to 24 hours in in Limerick s cooler wh...

Page 26: ...not need pumping for some other reason milk may be expressed from the second breast continuously which takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes b If both breasts are to be pumped express milk from one breast at a time switching sides as indicated below This method takes approximately 30 minutes Pump first breast for 7 minutes Pump second breast for 7 minutes Go back to the first breast for 5 minutes T...

Page 27: ...structions for changing the filter and for cleaning the pump between users are on the following page Donot sharethese parts Page 25 tube connector 13 clear tubes 12 clear tubes 12 filter 9 white silicone tubing 10 Y piece 11 tube connector 13 storage container 18 silicone breast cup 15 breast cup brace 16 storage container cap 14 storage container cap gasket 17 is inside WARNING ONLY THE PUMP ITSE...

Page 28: ...MP IN WATER When to change the filter 1 If milk enters filter 2 If the filter gets wet How to change the filter 1 Remove filter 9 from filter connector 6 on the pump and from white silicone tube 10 2 Press short white silicone tube 10 onto narrow end of filter 9 The end of the filter and the Y piece 11 should be touching If they do not touch the tubing could kink and stop the vacuum 3 Insert large...

Page 29: ...nded because of residue left from dishwasher 5 Use cleaning brush see 24 page 7 to clean inside lid of cap 14 6 Rinse in warm water 7 Place parts on a clean towel and let air dry Cover after dry 8 If milk spills on outside of tubing wipe with a clean lightly soaped damp cloth and then with a plain clean damp cloth 9 Storage container cap and insert 18 20 21 page 7 are dishwasher safe Wash these pi...

Page 30: ... 2 Turn pump on and rotate both knobs all the way to leak in tubing kit or the right clockwise possible pump failure 3 Pump should be making a steady sound of pumping but not a cycling on and off sound 4 Place finger over the small vacuum hole where the filter goes make sure you get a good seal over small opening in white connector for filter 5 You should now hear the pump sound change to cycling ...

Page 31: ...d the cup remain stuck with suction to your breast after you have removed the filter and turned off the power insert your finger between the cup and your breast to break the seal If pump suddenly stops check outlet plug to be sure it is securely plugged in the electrical outlet Also check to be sure the plug is inserted properly into the back of the pump If pressure decreases and suction is poor c...

Page 32: ...um and pulsate quickly You will either need to un kink tubing or change the filter if milk is in the filteras the filter can not be cleaned filter is a safety feature that prevents milk bacterias and viruses from getting into the motor of the pump It is important to remember to turn off pump first before removing breast cups from breast This will minimize risk for back flow of milk Situation d You...

Page 33: ...sh tote bag can be worn over one shoulder or as a backpack and is roomy enough for the pump accessory kit and a cooler for the milk storage containers An insulated cooler has room for4 five ounce storage containers and 3 ice packs to keep milk cold on the road Extra five ounce storage container for storage of milk A total of four are supplied with the PJ s breast pump package Ice packs to keep mil...

Page 34: ... charge for such replacement parts or labor Purchaser shall bear all expense for returning these products to Limerick This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse abuse or alteration If you wish to make a claim under this warranty please call Limerick s Customer Service toll free number 877 LIMERIC 546 3742 for a Return Merchandise Authorization number Package the...

Page 35: ...asons for using a pump 8 use of a pump 13 15 22 25 milk storage 23 multiple users 25 parts identifying 6 7 ordering 31 power 12 volt adapter 31 battery pack 31 rechargeable battery pack 31 safety 4 power cycling knob 12 13 15 22 pump assembly 12 18 21 care and cleaning 26 components 6 31 repairing and or returning 5 32 pumping milk see milk expression replacement parts 31 returning pump 29 32 safe...

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