Invacare IRC 1705 User manual

Brand: Invacare

Model: IRC 1705

Category: Air compressors

Type: User manual

Invacare IRC 1705 is a portable medical device designed to efficiently deliver physician-prescribed medication to the bronchial lung passages. It consists of a compressor, nebulizer, air tubing, and mouthpiece. With a sound level of 58 to 63 dBA, it operates with a maximum pressure of 36 psi and a flow rate of 8 to 11 L/min. The device is compliant with UL 1431 and CSA 22.2 standards, ensuring safety and reliability. Its lightweight design and intermittent use mode (30 min ON/30 min OFF) make it convenient for personal use.

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Compressor Nebulizer System

Model IRC 1705

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 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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................. 6

INTRODUCTION ............................................ 11

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ................. 12

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ..................... 14

Compressor........................................................................................14

Extension Cords................................................................................14

SECTION 1—HANDLING ................................. 15

Shipping Instructions.........................................................................15

Unpacking............................................................................................15

Inspection............................................................................................15

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... 16

Setup.....................................................................................................16

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

SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ... 20

Cleaning the Outer Case.................................................................20

Cleaning the Nebulizer ....................................................................21

Cleaning the Compressor ...............................................................23

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Cleaning the Mouthpiece.................................................................23

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE .......................... 24

Routine Care......................................................................................24

Storage.................................................................................................24

Nebulizer Change..............................................................................25

Filter Change ......................................................................................25

SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 26

LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 29

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SPECIAL NOTES

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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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 or minor injury

or both.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

 WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS contains important

information for the safe operation and use of this product.

CAUTION

Federallawrestrictsthisdevicetosaleorrentalbyoronthe

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.

“Thisappliancehasapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthan

theother).Asasafetyfeature,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.”

 WARNING

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

present,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,

includingthefollowing:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

 DANGER

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

enrichedenvironment(i.e–oxygentent).

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

servicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

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placeinordropintowaterorotherliquid.

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

UnplugIMMEDIATELY.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 WARNING

Keepthenebulizertubing,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.

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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,etc.)

DONOTusethecompressornebulizersysteminthese

environments.Otherwise,seriousbodilyinjurymayoccur.

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 WARNING

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

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

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

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

MaintenanceMUSTbeperformedbyaqualifiedservice

technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

TheInvacareSelectCompressorNebulizerSystemisa

portablemedicaldevicedesignedtoefficientlydeliver

physician‐prescribedmedicationtothebronchiallung

passages.Thenebulizersystemconsistsofthefollowing

components:

• Compressor

• Nebulizer

•Airtubing

•Mouthpiece

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

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TYPICAL PRODUCT

PARAMETERS

Electrical Requirements: 115 VAC, 60Hz, Single Phase

Running Current: 1.1 A @ 14 psig @ 115 volts (approx.)

Sound Level: 58 to 63 dBA

Power Wattage: 65 watts @ 14 psig

Electric Motor: Class B in compliance with UL2111.

Foam Intake Filter: Rayon Fiber Filter

Safety Systems: High temperature compressor shutdown.

Width: 6.4 inches

Height: 5.5 inches

Depth: 3.3 inches

Weight: 3.2 Ibs

Shipping Weight: 3.8 lbs

Regulatory Listing: In compliance with UL 1431 Personal

Hygiene and Healthcare Appliances and

CSA 22.2 Electromedical Equipment.

Maximum Pressure: 36 psi

Maximum Flow Rate: 8 to 11 L/min.

Operating Flow Rate: 4.0 L/min. @ 16 psi operating pressure

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

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NOTE:Productparametersandappearancearesubjecttochange

withoutnoticeforpurposesofimprovement.

NOTE:Nebulizationrateandparticlesizearedependentonthe

characteristicsofthenebulizerchosen.

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

Operating Conditions: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C); 10 to 95%

Altitude: 0 to 6000 ft (1825 m) above sea level

Mode of Operation: Intermittent Use (30 min. ON / 30 min.

OFF)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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SUPPLEMENTAL

INFORMATION

Compressor

Iftheunitshutsdownfrequently,youmayhavealowvoltage

situation.

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

•Themotordoesnotgetuptofullpowerorspeed.

•Homefusesorcircuitbreakersactivatewhenstarting

compressor.

•Lightsdimorremaindimwhencompressorisstarted.

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

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

circuit.

Extension Cords

Ifyoumustuseanextensioncord,useonlyacordhavingthe

sameorhigherelectricalratingasthedevicebeingconnected.

Makecertaintheextensioncordisingoodconditionwithout

anyexposedwiresorhazardouscontacts,andtheextension

cordwireisNOTLESSthan18gaugefor25feet.

SECTION 1—HANDLING

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SECTION 1—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damage.Inspectallcomponents.

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 2—OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

 WARNING

DONOToperateunitwithoutfilter.

Avoidoperatingthis productinadustyenvironment.

Otherwise,prematurecompressorwearcouldoccur.

NOTE:Cleananddisinfectthenebulizerandmouthpiecebefore

usingthedeviceforthefirsttime.RefertoCleaningand

Disinfectingonpage 20.

Setup

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.1onpage 17.

1. Placetheunitonatableorotherflat,stablesurface.Besure

youcaneasilyreachthecontrolswhenyouareseated.

CAUTION

Makesurethepowerswitchisintheoff“O”position.

2. Gentlytwistthenebulizertoseparateitintotwosections.

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3. Besurethepick‐upfunnelisinplaceinthebottomsection

ofthenebulizer.

CAUTION

DONOTaddover6mlofmedicationtothemedication

cup.Themaximumcapacityofthenebulizermedicationcup

is6ml.

4. Addtheprescribedamountofmedicationtothecupofthe

nebulizerusinganeyedropper,pre‐measureddoseor

ampoule.

FIGURE 2.1 Adding Medication

5. Gentlytwistthetopandbottomsectionstogetherto

assemblethenebulizer.Besurethetwosectionsfit

securely.

6. Attachoneendoftheairtubingtotheairtubingconnector

locatedonthefrontofthecompressor.

Eyedropper

Nebulizer Cup

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7. Attachtheotherendoftheairtubingtothebaseofthe

nebulizer.

NOTE:Ensurenebulizertubingisfirmlyattachedtocompressor

beforeuse.

 WARNING

Inthecaseofhighhumidity,condensationmayforminside

theinternaltubing.Runtheunitfortwominutesbefore

connectingthenebulizertothetubing.

8. Attachthemouthpiecetothetopsectionofthenebulizer.

Refertothenebulizermanualforadditionalinstructions.

NOTE:Beforestartingacoldunit,lettheunitreachroom

temperatureinaheatedarea.

9. Withthepowerswitchoff,plugthepowercordintoan

appropriateelectricaloutlet.

CAUTION

Thisdeviceisforintermittentuse:30min.ON/30min.OFF.

Failuretooperatewithintheselimitscoulddamagethe

devicebeyondrepair.

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Treatment Instructions

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

1. Turntheuniton,

pressingtheON/OFF

switchtothe“I”position.

2. Placemouthpiece

betweenyourteeth,close

yourmouthandtiltthe

nebulizertowardyour

mouth.

FIGURE 2.2 Using the

Nebulizer

3. Asaerosolbeginstoflow,inhaledeeply,slowly,andhold

breathfortenseconds.Thenexhaleslowlythroughthe

mouthpiece.

NOTE:Ifyouneedtorestduringatreatment,besurethenebulizer 

remainsinanuprightposition;otherwise,themedicationmayspill.

4. Whentreatmentiscomplete,turntheunitoffbysetting

theswitchtothe“O”positionandunplugtheunitfrom

theelectricaloutlet.

5. Beforestoringsuppliesbetweentreatments,cleananddry

thenebulizerandaccessories.RefertoCleaningand

Disinfectingonpage 20.

SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

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SECTION 3—CLEANING AND

DISINFECTING

Followingthecleaninginstructionsaftereachusewill

preventanyremainingmedicationinthenebulizercupfrom

dryingandcausingthedevicetonebulizeineffectively.

Itisrecommendedthatthenebulizerandthemouthpiecebe

thoroughlyrinsedwithhottapwateraftereachuseand

cleanedwithamilddetergentafterthelasttreatmentofthe

day.ThesamepiecesMUSTalsobedisinfecteddailyby

soakinginavinegar/watersolutionoracommercially

availabledisinfectant.Ifyourphysicianorrespiratory

therapistspecifiesadifferentcleaningprocedure,followtheir

instructions.

Cleaning the Outer Case

 WARNING

Unplugunitbeforecleaning.

DONOTsubmergeinwatertoclean.Cleanoutercasewith

dampcloth.

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Invacare IRC 1705 User manual

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Model: IRC 1705

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