Activeforever Invacare Precise RX Pediatric Flow Meter User Manual

INVACARE PRECISER

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PEDIATRIC

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FLOWMETER MODEL NO. IRCPF16

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe
installation and use of the PreciseR
meter:

Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on
the order of a physician.

DO NOT install this equipment without rst read­ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If
you are unable to understand these instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or
technical personnel if applicable before
attempting to install this equipment - otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT smoke while using oxygen.

DO NOT use oxygen in the presence of ames,
sparks, or glowing object.

Oxygen rapidly accelerates combustion.

Use of this product with any oxygen concentra­tor other than the models listed in this
documentation is NOT recommended. Such un­authorized usage may result in inaccurate
oxygen delivery and may be hazardous to the
patient.

The PreciseR
applicable to Oxygen Concentrator Models
IRC301, IRC301O2, IRC3LX, IRC501, IRC501O2,
IRC5LX , IRC5LXO2 and IRC6LXO2.

The owmeters are designed for an input pres­sure of 5 psi (34.5 kPa) ONLY.

Invacare recommends that Crush-Proof
oxygen tubing (supplied by Invacare) be used
exclusively with this product and NOT exceed
25 ft. (7.6 meters) in total length from either the
Humidier Bottle Adapter to the patient OR the
Pediatric
er Bottle is NOT used.

DO NOT disassemble. Only authorized or
factory-trained personnel should perform
disassembly procedures.

Flowmeter to the patient if the Humidi-

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Pediatric Flowmeter is

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Pediatric Flow-

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PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER
ACCESSORY KIT - MODEL NO.
IRCPF16 PARTS LIST

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Flowmeter Stand 1
Crush-Proof Tubing (CP) - 25 ft. (Max.)

(7.5 m) 1
Crush-Proof Tubing - 7 ft. (2.1 m) total 2
Humidifier Bottle Adapter 1
Humidifier Bottle 1
Connector 1
Packaging (Carton) 1
Instructions 1

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Pressure Rating: 5 + 0.5 psi

(34.5

+ 3.45 kPa)

Oxygen Output: 0-3/4 L/min.
Oxygen Input: 2 L/min.

Flow Adjustable
in increments: 1/16 L/min.

Flow Accuracy:
Width: 4.7-inches (11.94 cm.)
Height: 5.7-inches (14.48 cm.)
Depth: 4.7-inches (11.94 cm.)
Weight: 1.86 lbs. (0.8 kg.)
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lbs. (2.3 kg.)

+ 10% of full scale

HANDLING PROCEDURES

Shipping and Transportation
Instructions

The shipping container for the Pediatric Flowmeter has
been designed to assure maximum protection for the
flowmeter.

If the flowmeter is to be reshipped, it should be packed in
the same carton. Extra cartons are available from Invac­are.

Unpacking

1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or
its contents. If damage is evident, notify your
Carrier/ Dealer for further instruction.

2. Remove all the loose packing from the carton.

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3. Carefully remove all the components from the
carton.

NOTE: Unless the flowmeter is to be used immediately,
retain container and packing materials for use in storing
until use is required.

Inspection

1. Examine exterior of the flowmeter for nicks,
dents, scratches or other damages. Inspect all
components.

Storage

1. Store the repackaged flowmeter in a dry area.

2. DO NOT place other objects on top of the
repackaged device.

If Humidifier Bottle is Prescribed

WARNING

DO NOT OVERFILL Humidifier Bottle.

1. Fill the humidifier with water to the level
shown on the bottle.

2. Place the humidifier in the humidifier compartment
on the concentrator.

3. Attach the humidifier bottle adapter to the humidifier
bottle.

4. Attach the 25 ft. (Max.) CP tubing to the humidifier
bottle output connector.

WARNING

SET-UP WITH MODELS IRC301,
IRC301O2, IRC3LX, IRC501,
IRC501O2, IRC5LX, IRC5LXO2
AND IRC6LXO2 (FIGURES 1 and 2)

NOTE: Invacare recommends that Crush-Proof oxygen
tubing be used for ALL connections.

WARNING

Connect cannula to child ONLY after ALL
tubing connections have been made.
Possible water feedback through the tubing
could occur if this sequence is NOT followed.

1. Place your flowmeter on table top.

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2. Turn PreciseR
fully open position.

3. Press concentrator power switch to the ON position.
The power light located on the control panel will illu­minate GREEN (LX Models ONLY ). The alarm will
"beep" three (3) times indicating that the system is
functioning properly.

When adjusting the Pediatric Flowmeter, the flow­meter on the oxygen concentrator MUST be set
at 2 L/min. Failure to comply with this procedure
will cause incorrect flow rates to the patient.

4. Set the OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR to 2 L/m.

5. Allow concentrator to run a minimum of 20 min. to
ensure proper concentration level. Flow indicators
(ALL 5LXO2 and 6LXO2) require proper operating
time to adequately read flow level.

Pediatric Flowmeter knob to the

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WARNING

Connect cannula to child ONLY after ALL
tubing connections have been made.
Possible water feedback through the tubing
could occur if this sequence is NOT followed.

5. Attach connector provided to the OPPOSITE END
of the 25 ft. (Max.) CP tubing and then connect it to
the nasal cannula.

6. Connect one (1) of the 7 ft. Crush-Proof tubing
from oxygen output fitting of the Concentrator to
the oxygen input fitting on the Pediatric Flowmeter.

7. Connect the other 7 ft. Crush-Proof tubing from
the Pediatric Flowmeter output fitting to the
humidifier bottle adapter.

CAUTION

DO NOT coil Crush-Proof tubing on COLD floor or
condensation will form inside the tubing.

8. Coil excess 25 ft. (Max.) CP Crush-Proof tubing on
table surface.

9. Proceed to

Using the Pediatric Flowmeter with

or without a Humidifier Bottle in this Instruction

Sheet.

If Humidifier Bottle is NOT Prescribed

1. Connect the 25 ft. (Max.) CP tubing to the oxygen
output of the Pediatric Flowmeter.

2. Attach connector provided to the OPPOSITE END
of the 25 ft. (Max.) CP tubing and then connect it to
the nasal cannula.

3. Connect the 7 ft. Crush-Proof tubing from the
oxygen output fitting of the Concentrator to the oxy­gen input fitting on the Pediatric Flowmeter.

4. Proceed to

Using the Pediatric Flowmeter with

or without a Humidifier Bottle in this Instruction

Sheet.

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Pediatric Flowmeters - Tube Lengths

WARNING

Total length of ALL tubing for the PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER with Humidifier Bottle CANNOT ex­ceed 39 ft.

Total length of ALL tubing for the PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER

without Humidifier Bottle CANNOT

exceed 50 ft.
Connect cannula to child ONLY after ALL tubing connections have been made. Possible

water feedback through the tubing could occur if this sequence is NOT followed.

STANDARD HOOKUPHUMIDIFIER BOTTLE

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7 Ft. Length

7 Ft. Length

HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE
OXYGEN OUTPUT - Connect
Nasal Cannula to Patient (25 ft.

MAXIMUM CP Tubing may be
used with nasal cannula).

Oxygen

Output

Fitting

Humidifier Bottle

Adapter Inlet

OXYGEN OUTPUT - Connect
Nasal Cannula to Patient (25 ft.

MAXIMUM CP Tubing may be
used with nasal cannula).

7 Ft. Length

Oxygen

Output

Fitting

Humidifier Bottle

FIGURE 3- SETUP/OPERA TION OF THE PRECISER

W/ALL IRC301, 3LX, 501, 5LX, 5LXO2, AND 6LXO2 MODELS

Setting the Flowrate on the Pediatric
Flowmeter

WARNING

DO NOT select a different setting unless your
physician has prescribed a change in the flow­rate of the PreciseR

1. Set the PEDIATRIC FLOWMETER to the setting
pescribed by your physician.

NOTE: Flowrate on the standard concentrator
flowmeter will drop below the 2 L/min. setting when
Invacare PreciseR
operating.

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Pediatric Flowmeter.

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Pediatric Flowmeter is installed and

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PEDIA TRIC FLOWMETER (PF16)

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2. Bisect the ball in the flowmeter with the line of the
prescribed flowrate on the Pediatric Flowmeter when
setting the flowrate. This will ensure an accurate
flowrate (FIGURE 2).

3. CONNECT CANNULA TO THE CHILD.

Flowmeter

Ball

Side

Scale

FIGURE 2 - OPERATION/ALIGNMENT OF SCALEFIGURE 2 - OPERATION/ALIGNMENT OF SCALE

FIGURE 2 - OPERATION/ALIGNMENT OF SCALE

FIGURE 2 - OPERATION/ALIGNMENT OF SCALEFIGURE 2 - OPERATION/ALIGNMENT OF SCALE

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SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE

If damage to the unit is suspected, or if for any rea­son flow accuracy is in question, Invacare recom­mends returning the unit to Invacare for calibration
by qualified personnel.

DO NOT allow water or other substances to
enter owmeter openings. DO NOT submerge
ow stand, owmeter or tubing.

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The PreciseR

Pediatric Flowmeter is specifically

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designed to minimize routine preventive maintenance.

The unit can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Rinse
with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

The humidifier bottle MUST be cleaned after each
use.

Humidifier bottle and tubing MUST be changed after
each patient.

Form No. 91-155 P/N 2001105 Rev. E (1) - 8/99 Printed in USA