Invacare Platinum IRC10LX User manual

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Platinum™ Series
XL, 5, 10
Oxygen Concentrators Standard,
with SensO2
®and HomeFill®
Invacare 5 with SensO2
Model IRC5LXO2
Invacare 5
Model IRC5LX
Invacare 10 with SensO2
Model IRC10LXO2
Invacare 10
Model IRC10LX

WARNING
Platinum™ Series 2 Part No 1118353
 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.
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.

Part No 1118353 3 Platinum™ Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 2
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 4
SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5
LABEL LOCATION ............................................ 7
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .................. 8
To Reduce the Risk of Burns, Electrocution, Fire or
Injury to Persons ................................................................................. 8
Operating Information ....................................................................... 9
Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................... 9
SECTION 2—FEATURES .................................. 11
SECTION 3—HANDLING ................................. 12
Unpacking............................................................................................12
Inspection............................................................................................12
Storage.................................................................................................12
SECTION 4—TYPICAL PRODUCT
PARAMETERS ............................................... 13
SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... 16
Introduction........................................................................................16
Select a Location ...............................................................................16
Set-Up ..................................................................................................17
Plug in Power Cord......................................................................17
Connect Humidifier (If So Prescribed) ....................................17
Power Switch .....................................................................................19
Flowrate...............................................................................................20
Front Panel Indicators - Units with SensO2 ...............................21
Initial Startup of the Concentrator...........................................21
Front Panel Indicators - Units without SensO2.........................22
Initial Startup of the Concentrator...........................................22

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Platinum™ Series 4 Part No 1118353
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE .......................... 23
Routine Maintenance........................................................................23
Cleaning the Cabinet Filter.........................................................23
Cleaning the Cabinet ...................................................................24
Cleaning the Humidifier ..............................................................24
SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......... 26
NOTES .......................................................... 28
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 30
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SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1118353 5 Platinum™ Series
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.
NOTICE
Theinformationcontainedinthisdocumentissubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
 DANGER
DO 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 and away
from where oxygen is being delivered.
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.
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.

SPECIAL NOTES
Platinum™ Series 6 Part No 1118353
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.”
Invacarerecommendsanalternatesourceofsupplemental
oxygenintheeventofapoweroutage,alarmconditionor
mechanicalfailure.Consultyourphysicianorequipment
providerforthetypeofreservesystemrequired.
Thisequipmentistobeusedasanoxygensupplementandis
notconsideredlifesupportingorlifesustaining.

LABEL LOCATION
Part No 1118353 7 Platinum™Series
LABEL LOCATION
HomeFill II Compatible
I/O
Operating Instructions
(See Operator's Manual)
Alarms
(See Operator's Manual)
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
NO SMOKING - Keep ALL sources of ignition out of the room in
which this product is located and away from areas where oxygen
is being delivered. Textiles, oils and other combustibles are easily
ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air.
CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Flow rates below 0.5 L/min. will trigger Low Flow Alarm
(rapid audible alarm).
Set flowmeter at 3 L/min. or less when filling
HomeFill II cylinders.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
P/N 1108820
HomeFill II Compatible
with
SensO
2
™
Operating Instructions
(See Operator's Manual)
Alarms
(See Operator's Manual)
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
NO SMOKING - Keep ALL sources of ignition out of the room in
which this product is located and away from areas where oxygen
is being delivered. Textiles, oils and other combustibles are easily
ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air.
CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Flow rates below 0.5 L/min. will trigger Low Flow Alarm
(rapid audible alarm).
Set flowmeter at 3 L/min. or less when filling
HomeFill II cylinders.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
NO SMOKING - Keep ALL sources of ignition out of the room in
which this product is located and away from areas where oxygen
is being delivered. Textiles, oils and other combustibles are easily
ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air.
CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Flow rates below 0.5 L/min. will trigger Low Flow Alarm
(rapid audible alarm).
Set flowmeter at 3 L/min. or less when filling
HomeFill II cylinders.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
HomeFill II Compatible
with
SensO
2
™
Operating Instructions
(See Operator's Manual)
Alarms
(See Operator's Manual)
P/N 1108755
Serial Number Label is located on
the resonator intake assembly
Specification
Label is located
on the back near
the bottom
IRC5LX and IRC10LX IRC5LXO2 and IRC10LXO2

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Platinum™ Series 8 Part No 1118353
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Inordertoensurethesafeinstallation,assemblyand
operationofthePlatinumconcentratortheseinstructions
MUSTbefollowed.
 WARNING
Thissectioncontainsimportantinformationforthesafe
operationanduseofthisproduct.
To Reduce the Risk of Burns,
Electrocution, Fire or Injury to Persons
 DANGER
Risk of electric shock. DO NOT disassemble. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel. No user serviceable parts.
Avoid using while bathing. If continuous usage is required
by the physician’s prescription, the concentrator MUST be
located in another room at least 7 ft 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.
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.
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.
Avoid creation of any spark near medical oxygen
equipment. This includes sparks from static electricity
created by any type of friction.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1118353 9 Platinum™ Series
Operating Information
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.
Keeptheoxygentubing,cord,andunitoutfromundersuch
itemsasblankets,bedcoverings,chaircushions,clothingand
awayfromheatedorhotsurfaces,includingspaceheaters,
stovesandsimilarelectricalappliances.
DONOTmoveorrelocateconcentratorbypullingonthe
powercord.
NEVERdroporinsertanyobjectorliquidintoanyopening.
InvacarerecommendsthatCrush‐Proofoxygentubingbe
usedwiththisproductandnotexceed15.2m(50ft)inlength.
Therearenouserserviceableparts.Thisdoesnotinclude
normalmaintenanceitems.Seemaintenancesectionforuser
maintenanceitems.
AproductshouldNEVERbeleftunattendedwhenplugged
in.MakesurethePlatinumisOffwhennotinuse.
Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisproductisusednear
childrenorphysically‐challengedindividuals.
Additionalmonitoringorattentionmayberequiredfor
patientsusingthisdevicewhoareunabletohearorsee
alarmsorcommunicatediscomfort.
DONOTconnecttheconcentratorinparallelorserieswith
otheroxygenconcentratorsoroxygentherapydevices.
Radio Frequency Interference
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith
EMClimitsspecifiedbyIEC/EN60601‐1‐2.Theselimitsare
designedtoprovideareasonableprotectionagainst
electromagneticinterferenceinatypicalmedicalinstallation.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Platinum™ Series 10 Part No 1118353
Otherdevicesmayexperienceinterferencefromeventhelow
levelsofelectromagneticemissionspermittedbytheabove
standards.TodetermineiftheemissionsfromthePlatinumis
causingtheinterference,turnthePlatinumOff.Ifthe
interferencewiththeotherdevice(s)stops,thenthePlatinum
iscausingtheinterference.Insuchrarecases,interference
maybereducedorcorrectedbyoneofthefollowing
measures:
•Reposition,relocate,orincreasetheseparation
betweentheequipment.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
fromthattowhichtheotherdevice(s)isconnected.

SECTION 2—FEATURES
Part No 1118353 11 Platinum™ Series
SECTION 2—FEATURES
Oxygen Outlet
Flowmeter
Oxygen Purity Indicator Lights
(SensO2model only)/ Fault
and Power Indicator Lights
(LX model only)
Power Switch
Circuit Breaker
Elapsed Time Meter
Cabinet Filter
(one of two shown)
REAR VIEW
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 home oxygen compressor - IOH200
Outlet
Fitting
Power
Cord
NOTE:Thisoutletfittingistobeusedonly
forfillingoxygencylinderswiththe
HomeFillhomeoxygencompressor.The
outletfittingdoesnotaffectconcentrator
performance.RefertotheHomeFillownerʹs
manual,partnumber1100873,for
connectionandoperatinginstructions.
Whennotinuse,theplugprovidedwiththe
concentratorshouldbeinsertedintothe
outletfitting.Formoreinformationaboutthe
HomeFill,contactyourInvacaredealer.

SECTION 3—HANDLING
Platinum™ Series 12 Part No 1118353
SECTION 3—HANDLING
TheconcentratorshouldALWAYSbekeptintheupright
positiontopreventcabinetdamagewhilebeingtransported.
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. FIGURE 3.1 Unpacking
NOTE:Unlesstheoxygenconcentratoristobeusedimmediately,
retaincontainersandpackingmaterialsforstorageuntiluseofthe
concentratorisrequired.
Inspection
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.

SECTION 4—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1118353 13 Platinum™ Series
SECTION 4—TYPICAL PRODUCT
PARAMETERS
*NOTE:Statedconcentrationlevelsachievedafterinitialwarm‐up
period(approximately30minutes).
Electrical Requirements: 120 VAC ± 10% (132 VAC/108 VAC), 60
Hz
Rated Current Input: Platinum 5 and XL: 4.3 A
Platinum 10: 4.7 A
Sound Level: Platinum 5 and XL: 50 dB Average
Platinum 10: 58 dB Average
Altitude: Platinum 5 and XL - Up to 6,000 ft (1828
meters) above sea level without degradation
of concentration levels. From 6,000 ft (1828
meters) to 13,129 ft (4000 meters) below
90% efficiency
Platinum 10 - Up to 4,000 ft (1230 meters)
above sea level without degradation of con-
centration levels. From 4,000 ft (1230
meters) to 13,129 ft (4000 meters) below
90% efficiency
*Oxygen Output
Concentration Levels:
All 5LXO2/5LX models 87% to 95.6% for
flows ranging 0.5 to 5 L/min and all
10LXO2/10LX models 87% to 95.6% for
flows ranging 2 L to 10 L/min
Maximum Outlet Pressure: Platinum 5 and XL: 5 psi ± 0.5 psi (34.5 kPa
± 3.45 kPa)
Platinum 10: 9 psi ± 0.5 psi (62.0 kPa ± 3.45
kPa)

SECTION 4—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Platinum™ Series 14 Part No 1118353
Flow Range: Platinum 5 and XL - 0.5 to 5 L/min For
flowrates less than 1 L/min, we recommend
the use of the Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter
IRCPF16 Accessory.
Platinum 10 - 2 L/min to 10 L/min
Low Flow Alarm: Platinum 5 - 0 L/min to 0.5 L/min,
Platinum 10 - 0 L/min to 1 L/min
Rapid Audible Alarm Beeping (No
Accessories Connected)
Average Power
Consumption:
Platinum 5 and XL: 400W
Platinum 10: 585W
Pressure Relief Mechanism
Operational at:
35 psi ± 3.5 psi (241 kPa ± 24.1 kPa)
Change in maximum recom-
mended flow when back pres-
sure of 7kPa is applied:
0.7 L/min
Filters: Cabinet (2), Outlet HEPA and Compressor
Inlet.
Safety System: Current overload or line surge shutdown.
High temperature compressor shutdown.
High Pressure Alarm w/compressor shut-
down. Low Pressure Alarm w/compressor
shutdown. Battery Free Power Loss Alarm.
SensO2Oxygen System (SensO2Model)
Low Flow Alarm.
Width: 18 3/8 in ± 3/8 in (46.7 cm ± 1 cm)
Height: 26 3/8 in ± 3/8 in (67.0 cm ± 1 cm)
Depth: 14 3/8 in ± 3/8 in (36.5 cm ± 1 cm)
Weight: Platinum 5 and XL: 52 lbs ± 2 lbs (23.6 kg ±
1 kg)
Platinum 10: 53 lbs ± 2 lbs (24.0 kg ± 1 kg)
Shipping Weight: Platinum 5 and XL: 58 lbs ± 2 lbs (26.3 kg ±
1 kg)
Platinum 10: 60 lbs ± 2 lbs (27.2 kg ± 1 kg)

SECTION 4—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1118353 15 Platinum™ Series
Operating Ambient
Temperature:
50°F - 95°F (10°C - 35°C) at 20-60% relative
humidity
Exhaust: Platinum 5 and XL: Less than Ambient
+ 35°F (+19°C).
Platinum 10: Less than Ambient + 45°F
(+25°C)
Oxygen Output Temperature: Platinum 5 and XL: Less than Ambient + 4°F
(+2°C)
Platinum 10: Less than Ambient + 8°F
(+4.4°C)
Cabinet: Impact Resistant flame-retardant plastic cab-
inet that conforms to UL 94-V0
Regulatory Listing: Double Insulated Product ETL certified
complying with UL 1097 ETL certified to
CSA C22.2 No. 68
Electrical: No extension cords.
Placement: No closer than three inches from any wall,
furniture, draperies, or similar surfaces.
Tubing: 7 ft cannula with a maximum 50 ft of
Crush-Proof Tubing (DO NOT pinch).
Platinum 10: Recommended use up to 50 ft
high flow tubing with high flow cannula at all
flow rates.
Relative Humidity: 20 to 60%
Time of Operation: Up to 24 hours per day.
Recommended Storage and
Shipping Temperature:
-20°F to 150°F (-29°C to 65°C), at 15-95%
relative humidity

SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Platinum™ Series 16 Part No 1118353
SECTION 5—OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Youroxygenconcentratorisintendedforindividualuse
indoors.Itisanelectronicallyoperateddevicethatseparates
oxygenfromroomair.Itprovideshighconcentrationofoxygen
directlytoyouthroughanasalcannula.Clinicalstudieshave
documentedthatoxygenconcentratorsaretherapeutically
equivalenttoothertypesofoxygendeliverysystems.
Yourproviderwillshowyouhowtouseyouroxygen
concentrator.He/Sheshouldbecontactedwithanyquestions
orproblemsregardingyouroxygenconcentrator.This
owner’smanualwilltellyouaboutyourconcentratorandwill
serveasareferenceasyouuseyourconcentrator.
Select a Location
 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.
Keepunitatleast3inchesawayfromwalls,draperies,
furniture,andthelike.
Youmayselectaroomwhereusingyouroxygenconcentrator
wouldbemostconvenient.Yourconcentratorcanbeeasily
rolledfromroomtoroomonitscasters.
Theairintakeoftheunitshouldbelocatedinawellventilated
areatoavoidairbornepollutantsand/orfumes.DONOT
placeinacloset.

SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Part No 1118353 17 Platinum™ Series
Set-Up
Plug in Power Cord
Pluginpowercordtoanelectricaloutlet.
 POLARIZED PLUG WARNING
Asasafetyfeature,thisappliancemayhave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.
Connect Humidifier (If So Prescribed)
 WARNING
DONOToverfillhumidifier.
DONOTreversetheoxygeninputandoutputconnections.
Waterfromthehumidifierbottlewilltravelthroughthe
cannulabacktothepatient.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE5.1,FIGURE5.2and
FIGURE5.3onpage 18andFIGURE5.4onpage 19.
NOTE:ForPlatinum5,XL‐recommendedhumidifiersare:
Invacare3260,003‐40,or006‐40.ForPlatinum10,recommended
humidifiersarehighflow:7900‐10,7900‐25.
1. Removecapandfillhumidifierbottlewithdistilledwater
tothelevelindicatedbythemanufacturer.
2. Replacethehumidifiercapandsecurelytighten.
FIGURE 5.1 Filling the Humidifier
Humidifier Bottle

SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Platinum™ Series 18 Part No 1118353
FIGURE 5.2 Humidifier Compartment
3. Removethefilteraccessdoorlocatedonthesideofthe
concentrator.Insertaflatheadscrewdriverintheplate
grooveonthetopedgeofthefilteraccessdoorandgently
prythefilteraccessdooropen.RefertoDetail“A ” in
FIGURE5.3.
4. Thehumidifieradapterisnexttotheinletfilter.Pullup
andremovethehumidifierbottleadapter.RefertoDetail
“B”inFIGURE5.3.
5. Attachittothehumidifierbyturningthewingnutonthe
humidifierbottlecounterclockwiseuntilitissecurely
fastened.RefertoDetail“C”inFIGURE5.3.
6. Placethehumidifierbottleinthehumidifiercompartment.
FIGURE 5.3 Attaching the Humidifier Bottle Adapter
Humidifier Bottle
DETAIL
“A”
Plate Groove (Insert
Flat Head Screwdriver
Here)
Filter
Access
Door
DETAIL
“B”
Humidifier
Bottle
Adapter
Humidifier Bottle
Adapter
Filter
Access
Door
DETAIL “C”

SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Part No 1118353 19 Platinum™ Series
7. Attachoxygentubingfromthehumidifierbottleto
oxygenoutletconnectorontheoxygenconcentrator
(FIGURE5.4).
8. Attachthecannula/patientsupplytubingtothe
humidifierbottleoutlet(FIGURE5.4).
9. Afterassembly,ensurethatoxygenisflowingthroughthe
cannula.
FIGURE 5.4 Attaching the Oxygen Tubing
Power Switch
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE5.5onpage 19.
1. Presspowerswitchtoonposition.Allthepanellightsand
theaudiblealarmwillcomeonforonesecond,indicating
thattheunitisfunctioningproperly.
FIGURE 5.5 Power Switch
Oxygen
Tubing
Humidifier Outlet
Oxygen Outlet
Connector
On/Off (I/O)
Power Switch

SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Platinum™ Series 20 Part No 1118353
Flowrate
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE5.6onpage 20.
1. Turntheflowrateknobtothesettingprescribedbyyour
physicianortherapist.
CAUTION
Neversettheflowgreaterthan5L/minontheIRC5.
Neversettheflowgreaterthan10L/minontheIRC10.
 WARNING
DONOTchangetheL/minsettingontheflowmeterunlessa
changehasbeenprescribedbyyourphysicianortherapist.
NOTE:Toproperlyreadtheflowmeter,locatetheprescribedflowrate
lineontheflowmeter.Next,turntheflowknobuntiltheballrisesto
theline.Now,centertheballontheL/min.lineprescribed.
2. Iftheflowrateontheflowmetereverfallsbelow0.5L/min
forPlatinum5(1L/minforPlatinum10)formorethan
aboutoneminute,theLOWFLOWalarmwillbe
triggered.Thisisarapidbeepingoftheaudiblealarm.
Checkyourtubingoraccessoriesforblockedorkinked
tubingoradefectivehumidifierbottle.Afterratedflowis
restored,morethan0.5L/minforPlatinum5(1L/minfor
Platinum10),theLOWFLOWaudiblealarmwillgooff.
NOTE:Theuseofsomeaccessoriessuchasthepediatricflowstand
andtheHomeFillcompressorwilldeactivatetheLowFlowAlarm.
FIGURE 5.6 Flowrate
Flow Knob
Ball