Invacare IRC5LX, IRC10LXO2, IRC5LXO2, IRC10LX User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Platinum™Series

XL, 5, 10

Oxygen Concentrators Standard,

with

SensO

and HomeFill™II

Invacare 5

Model IRC5LXO2

Invacare 10

Model IRC10LXO2

Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the end user. User:

Before using this product, read this manual

and save for future reference.

For more information regarding

Invacare products, parts, and services,

please visit www.invacare.com

with

SensO

with

SensO

Model IRC5LX

Invacare 10

Model IRC10LX

Invacare 5

WARNING

 WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SERVICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

ACCESSORIES

There are many different types of humidifiers, oxygen tubing, cannulas and masks that can be used with this device. You should contact your local home care provider for recommendations on which of these devices will be best for you. They should also give you advice on the proper usage, maintenance, and cleaning.

 WARNING

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

Platinum™Series 2 Part No 1118353

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES .................................................. 2

SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .................. 6

Maintenance.......................................................................................... 8

Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................... 8

To Reduce The Risk Of Burns, Electrocution, Fire Or

Injury To Persons................................................................................ 9

Polarized Plug Instruction................................................................10

SECTION 2—FEATURES .................................. 11

SECTION 3—HANDLING ................................. 12

Unpacking............................................................................................12

Inspection............................................................................................12

Storage.................................................................................................12

SECTION 4—SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 13

SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... 23

Introduction........................................................................................23

Select a Location ...............................................................................23

Recommended Guidelines for Optimum Performance............24

Plug in Power Cord ..........................................................................24

Connect Humidifier (If So Prescribed).........................................25

Power Switch .....................................................................................27

Flowrate...............................................................................................28

SensO

Oxygen Purity Indicator (If Your Unit Features

the O2 Sensor Feature)....................................................................29

Initial Startup of the Concentrator ...............................................29

Explanation of Oxygen Purity Indicator Lights........................... 29

Indicators (If Your Unit Does Not Feature the O2 Sensor) ... 30

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE .......................... 32

Routine Maintenance........................................................................32

SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......... 35

LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 38

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SPECIAL NOTES

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the following table for definitions of the signal words

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

injury.

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTICE

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

 DANGER

Users MUST not smoke while using this device. Keep all matches, lighted cigarettes or other sources of ignition out of the room in which this product is located. No smoking signs should be prominently displayed. Textiles and other materials that normally would not burn are easily ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire, property damage and cause physical injury or death.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly and operation of the Platinum concentrator these instructions MUST be followed.

CAUTION

“Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale or rental by or on order of a physician, or any other practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he/she practices to use or order the use of this device.”

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals, Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

 DANGER

Risk of electric shock. DO NOT disassemble. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

The use of oxygen therapy requires that special care be taken to reduce the risk of fire. Any materials that will burn in air, and some that will not, are easily ignited and burn rapidly in high concentrations of oxygen. For safety concerns, it is necessary that all sources of ignition be kept away from the product and preferably out of the room in which it is being used. NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed.

A spontaneous and violent ignition may occur if oil, grease or greasy substances come in contact with oxygen under pressure. These substances MUST be kept away from the oxygen concentrator, tubing and connections, and all other oxygen equipment. DO NOT use any lubricants unless recommended by Invacare.

For optimum performance, Invacare recommends that each concentrator be on and running for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time. Shorter periods of operation may reduce maximum product life.

If the concentrator has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water, call qualified technician for examination and repair.

Keep the oxygen tubing, cord, and unit away from heated or hot surfaces, including space heaters, blankets, stoves and similar electrical appliances.

DO NOT move or relocate concentrator by pulling on the cord.

NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

NEVER block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air opening may be blocked. Keep the openings free from lint, hair and the like. Fill humidifier with water to the level shown by the manufacturer. DO NOT overfill.

Keep unit at least three inches away from walls, draperies, furniture, and the like.

Invacare recommends that Crush-Proof oxygen tubing be used with this product and not exceed 50 ft. (15.2m) in length. Recommended use for Platinum 10 is up to 50 ft. in length of high flow tubing.

Maintenance

The Invacare Oxygen Concentrator was specifically designed to minimize routine preventive maintenance. Only professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process such as factory trained personnel should perform preventive maintenance or performance adjustments on the oxygen concentrator.

Radio Frequency Interference

Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Caution should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment in the area around such equipment.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

To Reduce The Risk Of Burns, Electrocution, Fire Or Injury To Persons.

Avoid using while bathing. If continuous usage is required by the physician’s prescription:

The concentrator MUST be located in another room at least seven (7) feet from the bath.

DO NOT come in contact with the concentrator while wet.

DO NOT place or store product where it can drop into water or other liquid.

DO NOT reach for product that has fallen into water. Unplug IMMEDIATELY.

A product should NEVER be left unattended when plugged in.

This device is to be used only in accordance with the prescription of a physician and this Owner’s Manual. If at any time the patient or attendant conclude that the patient is receiving an insufficient amount of oxygen, the supplier and/or physician should be contacted IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT change the L/min. setting on the flowmeter unless a change has been prescribed by your physician or therapist.

Close supervision is necessary when this product is used near children or physically-challenged individuals.

Use this product for only intended use as described in this manual.

DO NOT connect the concentrator in parallel or series with other oxygen concentrators or oxygen therapy devices.

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

Use of some administration accessories or certain humidifiers not specified for use with oxygen concentrator may impair the performance.

In certain circumstances oxygen therapy can be hazardous. Invacare recommends that you seek medical advice before using this machine.

This equipment is to be used as an oxygen supplement and is not considered life supporting or life sustaining.

Avoid creation of any spark near medical oxygen equipment. This includes sparks from static electricity created by any type of friction.

Polarized Plug Instruction

As a safety feature, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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SECTION 2—FEATURES

Oxygen Purity Indicator Lights

(SensO

Oxygen Outlet

and Power Indicator Lights

model only)/ Fault

(LX model only)

Flowmeter

Power

Cord

REAR VIEW

Power Switch

Circuit Breaker

Elapsed Time Meter

Cabinet Filter

(one of two shown)

ACCESSORIES (NOT SHOWN):

Remote Humidifier/Flowmeter Accessory -

IRCRF5 (Platinum 5 and XL Only)

PreciseRX™ Pediatric Humidifier/Flowmeter

Accessory - IRCPF16 (Platinum 5 and XL Only)

HomeFill II home oxygen compressor -

IOH200

NOTE: This outlet fitting is to be used only for filling oxygen cylinders with the HomeFill II home oxygen compressor. The outlet fitting does not affect concentrator performance. Refer to the HomeFill II owner's manual, part number 1100873, for connection and operating instructions.

Outlet

Fitting

When not in use, the plug provided with the concentrator should be inserted into the outlet fitting. For more information about the HomeFill II, contact your Invacare dealer.

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SECTION 3—HANDLING

The concentrator should ALWAYS be kept in the upright position to prevent cabinet damage while being transported. The shipping container has been designed to assure maximum protection of the concentrator.

If the concentrator is to be reshipped by common carrier, additional cartons are available from Invacare.

Unpacking

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1.

1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier, or your local dealer.

2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.

3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.

NOTE: Unless the oxygen concentrator is to be used IMMEDIATELY, retain containers and packing materials for storage until use of the concentrator is required.

FIGURE 3.1 Unpacking

Inspection

1. Inspect/examine exterior of the oxygen concentrator for nicks, dents, scratches or other damages. Inspect all components.

Storage

1. Store the repackaged oxygen concentrator in a dry area.

2. DO NOT place objects on top of repackaged concentrator.

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