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Operator’s Manual

Stratos™Portable Plus

Compressor Nebulizer

System

Model Number: IRC 1730

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part No 1150755 2 Stratos™Portable Plus

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

INTRODUCTION .............................................. 6

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 7

FEATURES ....................................................... 8

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ................... 9

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ..................... 10

Compressor........................................................................................10

Extension Cords................................................................................10

HANDLING ................................................... 11

Shipping Instructions.........................................................................11

Unpacking............................................................................................11

Inspection............................................................................................11

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......... 12

To Reduce the Risk of Electrocution: ..........................................13

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... 17

Setup.....................................................................................................17

Treatment Instructions....................................................................19

SECTION 3—BATTERIES ................................. 21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stratos™Portable Plus 3 Part No 1150755

Battery Specifications .......................................................................21

Conditioning the Battery.................................................................23

Using the Battery...............................................................................24

Charging the Battery ........................................................................25

SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ... 27

Cleaning the Nebulizer ....................................................................27

Cleaning the Mouthpiece.................................................................29

Changing the Nebulizer ...................................................................29

Cleaning the Compressor ...............................................................29

SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE .......................... 31

Routine Care......................................................................................31

Storage.................................................................................................32

Filter Care...........................................................................................32

SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 33

LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 35

Stratos™Portable Plus 4 Part No 1150755

 WARNING

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.

 ACCESSORIES 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.

SPECIAL NOTES

Part No 1150755 5 Stratos™Portable Plus

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tablebelowfordefinitionsof

thesignalwords.

NOTICE

The information contained in this document is subject to

change without notice.

SIGNAL

WORD

MEANING

DANGER

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, may result in property damage.

INTRODUCTION

Stratos™Portable Plus 6 Part No 1150755

INTRODUCTION

YourInvacareStratosPortablePlusCompressorNebulizer

Systemisthelatestinportablecompressornebulizer

technology.Thepurposeofthenebulizersystemistoconvert

yourliquidmedicationintoafinemistthatcanbedrawninto

yourlungstorelieveyourrespiratorycondition.The

nebulizersystemisveryportableandlightweight.Foreven

greaterconvenience,askyourdealerabouttheoptional

batterypackthatissoldseparately.

Tomaximizeyourbenefitfromthenebulizersystem,we

recommendyoureadandunderstandtheinformationinthe

operatingmanual.Byfollowingyourdoctor’sadviceand

thesesimpleinstructions,thenebulizersystemwillbecomea

valuablepartofyourdailytreatmentroutine.

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT

Part No 1150755 7 Stratos™Portable Plus

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FEATURES

Stratos™Portable Plus 8 Part No 1150755

FEATURES

Inlet Air Filter

AC/DC Power

Outlet

On/Off Button

Compressor

Outlet

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Part No 1150755 9 Stratos™Portable Plus

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

NOTE:*Weightiswithoutnebulizerandtubing.

SOUND LEVEL: 58 dBA

OPERATING

TEMPERATURE RANGE:

50°F - 104°F (10°C to 40°C); 10 to 95% RH

FOAM INTAKE FILTER: Expanded Polyurethane

SAFETY SYSTEMS: High temperature compressor shutdown.

REGULATORY LISTING: In compliance with EN 60601-1

DIMENSIONS

WITHOUT BATTERY:

WITH BATTERY:

5.1 x 3.6 x 1.6 inches (13cm x 9cm x 4cm)

5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches (13cm x 9cm x 7cm)

*WEIGHT

WITHOUT BATTERY:

WITH BATTERY:

1 lbs (450 g)

1.4 lbs (650 g)

POWER SUPPLY: 100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz, 12 VDC, 1.4 A

MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 29 psi (200 kPa)

MAXIMUM FLOW RATE: 10 L/min

STORAGE CONDITIONS: -13°F to 158°F (-25° to 70°C); 10 to 95%

RH

OPERATING FLOW

RATE:

3.5 L/min @ 14.5 PSI operating pressure

MODE OF OPERATION: Intermittent Use 30 min ON/30 min OFF

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Stratos™Portable Plus 10 Part No 1150755

SUPPLEMENTAL

INFORMATION

Compressor

Iftheunitshutsdownfrequentlyorfailstostart,youmay

havealowvoltagesituation.

Lowvoltagecanalsobesuspectedwhen:

•Thecompressorfailstostartormotordoesnotgetupto

fullpowerorspeed.

•Othermotoroperatedappliancesfailtooperateproperly

ortoomanymotoroperatedappliancesareonsame

circuit.

Extension Cords

Makecertainextensioncordisingoodcondition.Make

certainextensioncordwireisNOTLESSthan18gaugefor25

feet.

HANDLING

Part No 1150755 11 Stratos™Portable Plus

HANDLING

Shipping Instructions

Theshippingcontainerhasbeendesignedtoassure

protectionofthisdevice.

Ifthisdeviceistobereshippedbycommoncarrier,itshould

bepackedinthesamecarton.

Unpacking

1. Checkforanyobviousdamagetothecartonorits

contents.Ifdamageisevident,DONOTuse.Notify

carrier/InvacareoryourlocalInvacaredealer.

2. Removealltheloosepackingfromthecarton.

3. Carefullyremoveallthecomponentsfromthecarton.

NOTE:Retaincartonandpackingmaterialsforuseinshippingor

storingtheunituntiluseisrequired.

Inspection

1. Examineexteriorfornicks,dents,scratchesorother

damage.Inspectallcomponents.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Stratos™Portable Plus 12 Part No 1150755

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS contains

important information for the safe operation and use of

this product.

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.”

Whenusingelectricalproducts,especiallywhenchildrenare

present,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldALWAYSbe

followed,includingthefollowing.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Part No 1150755 13 Stratos™Portable Plus

 DANGER

Riskofelectricshock.DONOTdisassemble.Referservicing

toqualifiedservicepersonnel.

FIRERISK‐DONOTusethisproductinanoxygenenriched

environment(i.e–oxygentent).

To Reduce the Risk of Electrocution:

ALWAYSunplugthisproductIMMEDIATELYafterusing.

DONOTusewhilebathing.

DONOTplaceorstoreproductwhereitcanfallorbepulled

intoatuborsink.

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

IMMEDIATELY.

DONOTplaceinordropintowaterorotherliquid.

DONOTreachforaproductthathasfallenintowater.

UnplugIMMEDIATELY.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Stratos™Portable Plus 14 Part No 1150755

 WARNING

To Reduce the Risk of Burns,

Electrocution, Fire and Injury to Persons:

ThisproductshouldNEVERbeleftunattendedwhen

pluggedin.

Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisproductisusedby,

on,ornearchildrenandphysicallychallengedindividuals.

Usethisproductonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthis

manualandonlywiththeprescribedmedication.Usethis

productonlyunderphysician’sdirection.

NEVERoperatethisproductwithadamagedcordorplug,if

itisnotworkingproperly,ifitwasdroppedordamaged,orif

itwasdroppedintowater.Callqualifiedservicepersonnelfor

examinationandrepair.

Keepthenebulizertubing,systempowercord,andunitaway

fromheatedorhotsurfaces,includingspaceheaters,electric

blankets,stovesandsimilarelectricalappliances.

NEVERdroporinsertobjectsintoanyopeningorhose.

NEVERusewhilesleepingordrowsy.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Part No 1150755 15 Stratos™Portable Plus

 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openings

maybeblocked.Keeptheairopeningsfreefromlint,hairand

thelike.Blockedopeningsmaycausetheunittoshutdown.

ContactdealerIMMEDIATELY.

TheStratosPortablePlusCompressorNebulizerSystemuses

thesurroundingairtoeffectivelyadministertheprescribed

medicationthroughthenebulizer.Theuserandadministrator

shouldbeawareofsurroundingssoasnottohave

contaminatedairfilteredthroughthecompressornebulizer

system.(Examplescanbeaircontaminatedwithpaintor

cleaningfumes,weedkiller,carexhaust,smoking,etc.)

DONOTusetheStratosPortable PlusCompressorNebulizer

Systemintheseenvironments.Otherwise,seriousbodily

injurymayoccur.

Thisunitisoil‐less.DONOTlubricate.

ThisequipmentisNOTsuitableforuseinthepresenceofa

flammableanestheticmixturewithairorwithnitrousoxide.

DONOToperatethecompressorwhileitisstillinthe

carryingcase.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Stratos™Portable Plus 16 Part No 1150755

 WARNING

Whennotadministeringtreatment,keepoutofthereachof

smallchildren.Someofthepartsofthenebulizersystemare

smallenoughforchildrentoswallow.Thetubingmay

presentastrangulationhazard

NEVERtouchtheunitwithwethands.

DONOTpullonthepowercordtounplugtheunitfroman

electricaloutlet.

DONOToverloadwalloutlets.

PumpmaintenanceMUSTbeperformedbyaqualified

servicetechnician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Part No 1150755 17 Stratos™Portable Plus

SECTION 2—OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

 WARNING

Remove the compressor from the carrying case before

use.

DO NOT operate unit without filter.

Avoid operating this product in a dusty environment.

Otherwise, premature compressor wear could occur.

Setup

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.1onpage 18.

1. Washyourhandsbeforeyoubeginthetreatment

procedure.

2. Placethedeviceonatablesothatthecontrolscanbe

reachedwhenseated.

3. Openthenebulizerbyrotatingthetopclockwisewhile

securelyholdingthebottom.

4. Makesuretheconeiscorrectlypositionedinthecup.

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Stratos™Portable Plus 18 Part No 1150755

 WARNING

DO NOT exceed the maximum allowed quantity of six ml

of medication. The maximum capacity of the nebulizer

medication cup is 6 ml.

CAUTION

NEVER pour medication into the compressor outlet.

Damage to the compressor will occur.

5. Addtheprescribed

amountofmedicationto

thecupofthenebulizer

usinganeyedropper,

pre‐measureddoseor

ampoule(FIGURE2.1).

6. Closethenebulizer.

FIGURE 2.1 Adding

Medication

7. Attachoneendofthetubingontothecompressoroutlet

andconnecttheotherendtothenebulizer.

8. Inhighhumidityconditions,moistureorcondensation

canoccurinthetubing.Ifthishappens,simplyturnonthe

compressorwiththetubingattachedandrunfor2‐3

minutesorhangthetubingsothemoisturecandrainout.

9. Connectthemouthpiecetothetopsectionofthenebulizer

(ifrequired).

Eyedropper

Nebulizer

Cup

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Part No 1150755 19 Stratos™Portable Plus

10. Tousewithbattery,chargefor6hours.Referto

ConditioningtheBatteryonpage 23.

11. TousethenebulizersystemwiththeACpowercord,

connectthepowercordplugintothepoweroutletonthe

sideofthenebulizercompressorsystem.Connectthe

powercordtotheACadapterandinserttheplugfromthe

ACadapterintotheelectricaloutlet.

12. TousethenebulizersystemwiththeDCautoadapter,

connecttheDCautoadaptertothepoweroutletonthe

sideofthenebulizercompressorsystem.Connecttheauto

adapterplugoftheDCcordtotheautoadapterreceptacle.

 DANGER

To avoid the risk of possible electrical shock, the nebulizer

system MUST be operated on the specified power source.

Treatment Instructions

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.2onpage20.

NOTE:TheInvacareStratosPortablePlusNebulizerSystemhas

beendesignedforintermittentuse.Normaltreatmenttimeshouldbe

fivetotenminutes.Turnoffthenebulizersystemafter30minutes

ofuseandallowthedevicetocooldown30minutesbeforeturning

itonagain.

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Stratos™Portable Plus 20 Part No 1150755

1. Sitinarelaxedanduprightposition.

2. TurnonthedevicebypushingtheOn/Offbutton.

3. Begintreatmentby

placingthenebulizer

mouthpiecebetween

yourteethandcloseyour

mouth.Inhaledeeplyand

slowlyastheaerosol

beginstoflowandthen

exhaleslowly.

4. Whentreatmentis

completed,turnoffthe

nebulizersystemand

unplugthepower

adapter.

FIGURE 2.2 Using the

Nebulizer

5. Removethemouthpiecefromthenebulizer.

6. Removethenebulizerandfollowthecleaning

instructions.RefertoCleaningandDisinfectingon

page 27.

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