Invacare Freeway Freedom IRC1175 User manual

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INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOMINVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM
INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOMINVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM
INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM
AEROSOL COMPRESSOR
MODEL IRC1175
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE
GIVEN TO THE END USER.
USER: BEFORE USING THIS
COMPRESSOR, READ THIS
MANUAL AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIAL NOTES
DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this
manual apply to hazards or unsa e practices which could
result in personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
THIS AEROSOL COMPRESSOR IS INTENDED FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE.
WARNING
DO NOT install, maintain or operate this equipment
without irst reading and understanding this manual. I you
are unable to understand the DANGERS / WARNINGS /
CAUTIONS and INSTRUCTIONS, contact a healthcare
pro essional, dealer or technical personnel be ore
attempting to use this equipment - otherwise injury or
damage may result.
SPECIAL NOTES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ..................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................... 3
SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................................ 4
FEATURES ............................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 8
TRAVELING INFORMATION ............................................... 8
THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK .................... 9
Installing the Freeway Freedom Battery Pack .................................... 9
Initial Battery Charging...........................................................................10
Normal Battery Charging Procedures ...............................................10
OPERATION .......................................................................... 11
Ex lanation of Power Indicator Lights ...............................................11
Power Su ly O tions ........................................................................... 11
O eration from the Wall Outlet ........................................................12
O erating from the Freeway Freedom Battery Pack.....................12
O erating from a Car or a Boat..........................................................12
Pre aring for Treatment........................................................................13
Taking the Treatment.............................................................................15
After the Treatment ............................................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 17
Prolonging the Life of your Battery ....................................................17
Cleaning the Freeway Freedom ...........................................................18
Cleaning the Sidestream Nebulizer..................................................... 19
Re lacing the Air Filter ..........................................................................19
Fuse Re lacement.................................................................................... 20
Servicing .....................................................................................................20
Accessories and S are Parts .................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 21
LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................... 22

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SAFETY SUMMARY
SAFETY SUMMARY
CAUTION
"Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale or rental
by or on order o a physician, or any other practitioner
licensed by the law o the state in which he practices to
use or order the use o this device."
Risk o electric shock. DO NOT disassemble. Re er
servicing to quali ied service personnel.
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
When using electrical products, especially when children
are present, basic sa ety precautions should always be
ollowed, including the ollowing:
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION:
Always unplug this product IMMEDIATELY a ter using.
DO NOT use while bathing.
DO NOT place or store product where it can all or be
pulled into a tub or sink.
DO NOT reach or product that has allen into water.
UNPLUG IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT place in or drop into water or liquid.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION,
FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used
by, on or near CHILDREN OR PHYSICALLY
CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS.

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WARNING
DO NOT operate unit longer than twenty (20) minutes
CONTINUOUSLY. Allow orty (40) minutes or the unit to
cool be ore operating again.
Use this product only or its intended use as described in
this manual. Use this product ONLY under a physician's
direction. DO NOT use attachments NOT recommended
by the manu acturer.
NEVER operate this aerosol compressor i it has a damaged
cord or plug, i it is NOT working properly, i it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water; call a quali ied
technician or examination and repair.
Keep the cord away rom HEATED or HOT sur aces.
NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.
NEVER use while sleeping or drowsy.
DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered in a
closed environment such as an oxygen tent.
This unit is oil-less. DO NOT lubricate.
DO NOT operate in the rain or other wet environments.
SAFETY SUMMARY

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NOTE: The 12 volt DC lead, AC/DC power pack and power cord may be stored n
the detachable accessory bag.
Child Mask
Adult Mask
Sidestream
Nebulizer
Coiled
Duratube
Mouthpiece
FEATURES
FEATURES
Power Indicator
Lights
On Off
Switch
Air Filter
Cover
12V - DC Input
Plug
Storage
Compartment
Nebulizer
Holder Tab
Battery Pack
(Installed)
12 volt DC lead AC DC
Power Pack
Power Cord
Detachable
Accessory Bag
NOTE: There s a med cat on pocket and an dent f cat on tag on the ns de flap
of the carry ng case. Your nebul zer, mask or mouthp ece may be stored n the
storage compartment.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Requirements: 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
12 -14 VDC
Ambient Temperature
Range: 10o C - 40o C (50o F - 104o F)
NOTE: Operat ng at extreme temperatures may ncrease treatment t mes.
Power Wattage: 24 Watts, @ 11 ± 1 PSI
Thermal Protector: Int rnal Solid Stat - Auto R s ttabl
NOTE: The Freeway Freedom un t and Battery Pack each have an nternal
resettable thermal fuse n case of overheat ng (operat ng longer than 20
m nutes) or us ng ncorrect polar ty DC jack.
Safety Systems: Class II - Doubl Insulat d
Typ BF
Fuse: T3 Amp Fus
Inta e Filter: 300 micron, poly thyl n
Flowrate: Flowrat (typical): 6 lpm with Sid str am
n buliz r-mod l # MS2400 (back pr ssur
approximat ly 9.5 +/- .5 PSI)
Width: 9.25-inch s
Height: 6.5-inch s
Depth: 4.5-inch s (7.5-inch s w/acc ssory bag)
*Weight: 3.4 lbs (5.2 lbs. w/all acc ssori s)
Battery Pac Dimensions: 3.75 x 1.4 x 2.4-inch s
IMPORTANT DC Inlet
Polarity: External Positive + - Internal Negative
* Weights given include the 1.1 lb. removable battery.
Stands for Direct Current
MODEL IRC1175 SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION/TRAVELING INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Freeway Freedom is different than other aerosol com ressors because
it is smaller, lighter and quieter. It has the added benefit of having
batteries for com lete ortability.
1. Carefully un ack your Freeway Freedom. Kee the box as this may
be required when returning it for servicing.
2. The battery ack will need to be charged before use. Refer to
INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING in the OPERATION section of
this manual.
3. The Sidestream nebulizer must be boiled in water before the first
use. Refer to CLEANING THE SIDESTREAM NEBULIZER in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
4. Read these instructions com letely before use.
5. Observe recommendations for maintenance and re lacement.
TRAVELING INFORMATION
NOTE: The Freeway Freedom Aerosol Compressor uses n ckel metal hydr de
batter es wh ch are accepted for use on most a rl nes. However, we strongly
adv se that you contact your a rl ne before travel to ensure the r approval.
The AC/DC Power Pack and cord are designed to o erate from U.S. and
North American outlet voltages and lug configurations (90 - 240 VAC,
50 - 60Hz). By urchasing travel lug ada tors, the Freeway Freedom can
be utilized around the world.

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THE FREE AY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK
THE FREEWAY FREEDOM
BATTERY PACK
The Freeway Freedom battery ack contains nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) cells. Refer to PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE
BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
A second battery ack may be urchased for emergency ur oses or
if extra ower is required for more treatments (e.g. on a long air lane
flight) between charges.
INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM
BATTERY PACK (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the rotective film covers ( lastic ta e) from the battery
terminals before installing the Freeway Freedom battery ack.
2. Install the Freeway Freedom battery ack into the bottom of the
Freeway Freedom as shown in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE FREE AY FREEDOM
BATTERY PACK
Freeway
Freedom
Freeway
Freedom
Battery Pack
REAR VIE

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THE FREE AY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK
INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING
To maximize the ca acity and life of the Freeway Freedom rechargeable
batteries, FULLY charge them for 16 hours before initial use.
1. FULLY discharge the batteries by running the unit 20 minutes ON
( I ) then 40 minutes OFF ( O ) until the unit no longer runs.
Re eat cycle two (2) to three (3) times.
2. Next FULLY charge the batteries for 16 hours. Now the unit is
ready for regular use with the batteries.
NOTE: Refer to NORMAL BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES n th s manual
for charg ng procedures.
NORMAL BATTERY CHARGING
PROCEDURES
The Freeway Freedom internal control circuit regulates the battery
charging. The Freeway Freedom battery ack can be charged for as
long as you require without damage. It will take a roximately 16
hours to recharge a fully discharged battery.
NOTE: A FULLY charged battery should prov de approx mately 36 m nutes of
treatment t me between charges.
1. Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF ( O ) osition.
2. If not already installed, attach the battery ack to the Freeway
Freedom. Refer to INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY
PACK section in this manual.
CAUTION
Your power supply at the DC inlet MUST BE the correct
polarity (Re er to SPECIFICATIONS in this manual). The
Freeway Freedom will NOT charge batteries rom an
incorrect polarity DC supply.
3. Connect the AC/DC ower ack or 12 volt DC lead to the DC
ower inlet on the Freeway Freedom and connect the other end
to a suitable ower su ly (wall or car outlet). The GREEN
Charging indicator light ( ) will come ON to show that the
unit is charging.