Invacare Platinum IRC5LXAW User manual

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User Manual
Platinum™
Oxygen Concentrators Standard,
with
/SensO
2
®
and HomeFill
®
Model IRC5LXAW
Model IRC5LXO2AW
Model IRC5LXO2AWQ
Model IRC9LXO2AWQ
English UK . . . . . . . . . . 2
French . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
German . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Czech. . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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Platinum™2 Part No 1141491
 WARNING
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING
AND UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
SUCH AS USER 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
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.
The supply accessories (nasal cannula, mask, tubing,
humidifier, etc.) used to deliver oxygen to the patient need to
include a means to reduce the propagation of fire in the
accessories for the safety of the patient and others. If a
commercially available, fire-activated flow stop device is used
in the accessories setup, it should be placed as close to the
patient as practicable.
 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1141491 3 Platinum™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ...............................................4
RECYCLING INFORMATION .............................5
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................... 6
Maintenance.......................................................................................... 8
Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................... 8
To Reduce The Risk Of Burns, Electrocution, Fire Or Injury To
Persons .................................................................................................. 8
Oxygen Concentration...................................................................... 9
SECTION 2—FEATURES ................................... 10
SECTION 3—SHIPPING AND HANDLING .......... 11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Inspection............................................................................................11
Storage.................................................................................................11
SECTION 4—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 13
SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........ 17
Intended Use ......................................................................................17
Introduction........................................................................................17
Select a Location ...............................................................................17
Recommended Guidelines for Optimum Performance............18
Plug in Power Cord ..........................................................................18
Connect Humidifier (If So Prescribed).........................................19
Power Switch .....................................................................................21
Flowrate...............................................................................................22
SensO
2
Oxygen Purity Indicators (LX O
2
Sensor Model).......23
Indicators (LX Model)......................................................................24
Main Power Loss Alarm System ....................................................25
Elapsed Time Meter (Hour Meter) ...............................................25
SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE ........................... 26
Routine Maintenance........................................................................26
SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......... 29
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION ............................................ 190

SPECIAL NOTES
Platinum™ 4 Part No 1141491
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, lit 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.

RECYCLING INFORMATION
Part No 1141491 5 Platinum™
RECYCLING INFORMATION
This product has been supplied from an environmentally
aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE.
This product may contain substances that could be harmful to
the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not
appropriate according to legislation.
The 'crossed out wheelie bin' symbol is placed on this product
to encourage you to recycle wherever possible.
Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this
product through your recycling facility at its end of life.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Platinum™ 6 Part No 1141491
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains
important information for the safe operation and use of
this product.
In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly and
operation of the Platinum concentrator these instructions
MUST be followed.
CAUTION
“Caution: Statutory 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 governmental agency in which
he/she practices to use or order the use of this device.”
 DANGER
Risk of electric shock. DO NOT disassemble. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1141491 7 Platinum™
 WARNINGS
The use of oxygen therapy requires that special care be taken
to reduce the risk of fire. Any materials that will burn in air,
and some that will not, are easily ignited and burn rapidly in
high concentrations of oxygen. For safety concerns, it is
necessary that all sources of ignition be kept away from the
product and preferably out of the room in which it is being
used. NO SMOKING signs should be prominently displayed.
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
expressly recommended by Invacare.
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.
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 Service Personnel for
examination and repair.
Keep the oxygen tubing, cord, and unit away from heated or
hot surfaces, including space heaters, blankets, stoves and
similar electrical appliances.
DO NOT move or relocate concentrator by pulling on
the cord.
NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening.
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.
Fill humidifier with water to the level shown by the
manufacturer. DO NOT overfill.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Platinum™ 8 Part No 1141491
Move oxygen concentrator at least 7,5 cm (3 in) away from
walls, draperies or furniture.
Invacare recommends that Crushproof oxygen tubing
(supplied by Invacare) be used with this product and NOT
exceed 15.2 m (50 ft) in length. Recommended use for
Platinum 9 is up to 15.2 m (50 ft) in length of high flow tubing.
Maintenance
The Invacare Oxygen Concentrator was specifically designed
to minimize routine preventive maintenance at intervals of
once per year. Only professionals of the healthcare field or
persons fully conversant with this process such as authorized
or factory trained personnel should perform preventive
maintenance or performance adjustments on the oxygen
concentrator.
Radio Frequency Interference
Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI). Caution should be exercised with regard to
the use of portable communications equipment in the area
around such equipment.
To Reduce The Risk Of Burns,
Electrocution, Fire Or Injury To Persons
Avoid using while bathing. If continuous usage is required by
the physician’s prescription:
The concentrator must be located in another room at least
2.1 m (7 ft.) from the bath.
DO NOT come in contact with the concentrator while wet.
A product should NEVER be left unattended when plugged in.
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.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1141491 9 Platinum™
This device is to be used only in accordance with the
prescription of a physician and this User Manual. If at any
time the patient or attendant conclude that the patient is
receiving an insufficient amount of oxygen, the supplier
and/or physician should be contacted IMMEDIATELY. No
adjustments should be made to the flowrate unless prescribed
by a physician.
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used near
children or physically-challenged individuals.
Use this product for only intended use as described in this
manual.
DO NOT connect the concentrator in parallel or series with
other oxygen concentrators or oxygen therapy devices.
Use of some administration accessories or certain humidifiers
not specified for use with oxygen concentrator may impair the
performance.
In certain circumstances oxygen therapy can be hazardous.
Invacare recommends that you seek medical advice before
using this machine.
This equipment is to be used as an oxygen supplement and is
not considered life supporting or life sustaining.
Avoid creation of any spark near medical oxygen equipment.
This includes sparks from static electricity created by any type
of friction.
Oxygen Concentration
Take care not to set the flow above RED ring. An oxygen flow
greater than 5 L/min. (IRC5LXO2AW, IRC5LXAW,
IRC5LXO2AWQ) and 9 L/min. (IRC9LXO2AWQ) will
decrease the oxygen concentration.

SECTION 2—FEATURES
Platinum™ 10 Part No 1141491
SECTION 2—FEATURES
Oxygen Purity and Fault Indicator
Lights (SensO
2
model)/Fault and
Power Indicator Lights (LX model)
Circuit Breaker
Power Switch
Elapsed Time Meter
(Hour Meter)
Cabinet Filter
(one of two
shown)
Flowmeter
Oxygen Outlet
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
ACCESSORIES
(NOT SHOWN):
HomeFill home oxygen
compressor
Contact your local Invacare
representative for available
accessory information.
*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 user manual, part number 1145804, 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 Invacare.
Power Cord
Outlet Fitting*