Freedom Innovations iQ User manual

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Freedom iQ
Vacuum Device
User Guide

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Contents
Device Components 3
Initial Setup 4
Dashboard Overview 5
Device Warning 6
Leak Detection 7
Water Mode 8
Safety Precations 9
Device Anatomy & Components
A. Power/Function Button & Indicator Light
B. Micro USB Charging Port
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Socket Fit
• Take special care to make sure your liner ts snugly
against the end of your residual limb with no air
pockets. Also, make sure your residual limb ts all
the way down into your socket and the end of your
residual limb (with liner on) is in contact with the
bottom of the socket. Take special care to manage
your sock ply appropriately so that you do not leave
space between your limb and the socket, as it could
create tissue irritation.
• If your limb does not t all the way down into
the socket with your weight on it, contact your
prosthetist to adjust your socket t.
Initial Setup Instructions
Step 1: Download the App
• Download the iQ Vac App from the Apple App Store
or the Google Play Store
Step 2: Don your prosthesis
Step 3: Turn on iQ
• Turn on iQ Vacuum unit by pressing and holding
the button on unit until the indicator light turns
green
• Stand up or put weight into prosthesis to make
sure your residual limb seats completely into
socket as the iQ Vacuum starts pulling vacuum
Step 4: Open App and Connect
• Open App, tap Connect >Tap SN of Pump>Put
device close to pump to pair as shown in app
Turning On/Off Device
To Turn On: Press and hold the Power button until
the indicator light turns green. Once green, release
button. Indicator light will then demonstrate current
battery charge level
Battery Charge Level:
4 Green Flashes = 75-100%
3 Green Flashes = 50-75%
2 Green Flashes = 25-50%
1 Green Flash = 0-25%
To Turn Off: Press and hold the Power button until
the indicator light turns green. Release when light
is green. The indicator light will turn from green to
amber to indicate the unit is off.
• Amber light indicates that the relief vent valve is
open to all air to come in to the socket to allow for
dofng.

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Dashboard Overview
Dashboard feature descriptions:
A.Vacuum level: Shows current vacuum level settings
indicated by color
B. Step Count: Shows step counts for current session
or lifetime of product
C.Step Rate: Shows current step rate settings
D.Red Line- Indicates the target pre-set vacuum level
threshold for the current activity level
E. Battery Charge Level
F. Seal Quality
G.Current Activity Level
H.Controls: Connects to adjustment options
I. Water Mode
J. Report: Create Outcome Reports to send to your
prosthetist
Note: Your screen may look slightly different,
depending on what type of mobile device you are
using.
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Device Warnings
A warning will be indicated by displaying the warning
symbol in the top right corner of screen, highlighting
the Dashboard in orange, and the iQ Vacuum indicator
light glowing amber. This warning will indicate one of
the following conditions:
• Socket seal leak
• Low battery
• Blockage of vacuum system
• Unable to reach donning vacuum level
Tap the warning symbol to identify the warning
condition

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Leak Detection
If a leak is detected, the pump will show a warning
notication in the top right corner of the screen
and highlight the Dashboard in orange. The iQ
Vacuum pump will then power itself off. If desired,
the user can then turn the unit back on and toggle
the Stop On Leak Option to Off if desired. Select
Controls>Settings>Misc and toggle switch to desired
position.
If leak is detected:
1. If wearing a sleeve, reect the top of your liner so
that sealing sleeve is sealed to the inner sticky part
of the liner. No barrier like sock, sheath or liner
should be between this sealing surface or visible
above your sleeve.
2. If using a liner with sealing ring, make sure sealing
ring is in proper position and sealed directly
against socket wall with no sock or sheath over any
part of it.
3. Check sleeve to see if there are any holes in it,
particularly around the brim of the socket. If you
nd one, adjust your sleeve position to try to seal
the hole. Switch out sealing sleeve if needed or
contact your prosthetist.
4. Make sure there are no holes in tubing between
socket connection and the iQ Vac pump and that all
connections are secure.

Water Submersible
You can safely enter the water with the iQ Vacuum
pump by activating the Water Mode.
**Very Important** The iQ Vac is water resistant ONLY
when enabling the Water Mode or turning the unit off!
• On home screen, tap Water Mode
• Adjust vacuum level to where you would like it to hold
while in the water
• Tap “Enter Water”
• A 30 second countdown will start to achieve vacuum
level, at end of 30 seconds, pump will turn off. You
may now enter the water.
• After getting out of water, make sure there is no
water in the socket. Turn the iQ Vacuum pump power
back on and normal mode will be restored.

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Miscellanous Option
Vent On Power-Off
This mode allows air to come into the socket when
the iQ Vac is turned off. The purpose of this is to
assist you with taking off your prosthesis and this is
required if you are wearing a liner with a sealing ring,
without a sealing sleeve.
You can adjust the time that this vent stays open by
tapping Controls>Settings>Misc> then adjusting the
slide bar to the desired time and tapping save
Warnings / Safety Precautions
•Failure to comply with safety precautions can result
in iQ Vacuum malfunctioning and risk of injury
to the user. Please read the instruction manual
thoroughly before using.
•Always exercise good judgment and common
sense when using iQ Vacuum.
•Initial operating of iQ Vacuum should be done in
the presence of a trained care professional.
•Do not attempt to open or modify any component
of iQ Vacuum.
•If any issues or concerns with the iQ Vacuum
arise, contact a Prosthetist for assistance. DO NOT
attempt to make technical repairs.
•Do not continue to use the iQ Vacuum if the plastic
cover enclosure is broken.
•Do not use iQ Vacuum while the battery is
charging. Be sure to disconnect it from the charger
prior to putting on the prosthesis.
•If unusual movement or product wear is detected
in a structural part of a prosthesis at any time,
immediately discontinue use of the device and
consult your prosthetist.
•iQ Vacuum contains a Lithium-polymer battery.
Lithium-polymer batteries contain hazardous
materials and should never be disposed of in
residential or commercial garbage. They should
never be incinerated because they may explode.
Reference local regulations for proper disposal of
product.
•iQ Vacuum has small parts and a charging cord
that can be a potential choking hazard.
•This User guide is supplementary addition to the
Instructions for Use document.

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