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
0434
English UK . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Danish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Swedish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Norwegian . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Finnish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Platinum™2 Part No 1141493
 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
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 1141493 3 Platinum™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES................................................4
RECYCLING INFORMATION .............................. 5
SECTION 1 — GENERAL GUIDELINES.....................6
Maintenance.......................................................................................... 7
Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................... 7
To Reduce The Risk Of Burns, Electrocution, Fire Or Injury To
Persons .................................................................................................. 7
Oxygen Concentration...................................................................... 8
SECTION 2 — FEATURES.......................................9
SECTION 3 — SHIPPING AND HANDLING...........10
Unpacking............................................................................................10
Inspection............................................................................................10
Storage.................................................................................................10
SECTION 4 — TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 12
SECTION 5 — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........16
Intended Use ......................................................................................16
Introduction........................................................................................16
Select a Location ...............................................................................16
Recommended Guidelines for Optimum Performance............16
Plug in Power Cord ..........................................................................17
Connect Humidifier (If So Prescribed).........................................17
Power Switch .....................................................................................20
Flowrate...............................................................................................21
SensO
2
Oxygen Purity Indicators (LX O
2
Sensor Model).......22
Indicators (LX Model)......................................................................23
Main Power Loss Alarm System ....................................................23
Elapsed Time Meter (Hour Meter) ...............................................23
SECTION 6 — MAINTENANCE ............................24
Routine Maintenance........................................................................24
SECTION 7 — TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...........27
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION............................................. 150

SPECIAL NOTES
Platinum™4 Part No 1141493
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 1141493 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 1141493
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 can restrict this device to sale 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.
 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.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1141493 7 Platinum™
 WARNINGS
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.
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.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 least2.1 m (7
ft) from the bath.
DO NOT come in contact with the concentrator while wet.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Platinum™8 Part No 1141493
 WARNINGS
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.
This device is to be used only in accordance with the prescription of
a physician and this Owners 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
Part No 1141493 9 Platinum™
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 owner's manual, part number 1145806, 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*

SECTION 3—SHIPPING AND HANDLING
Platinum™10 Part No 1141493
SECTION 3—SHIPPING AND
HANDLING
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1
Before you install and operate the concentrator, please refer to
Platinum Series Owner's Manual.
The Platinum concentrator should ALWAYS be kept in the upright
position to prevent cabinet damage while being transported. The
shipping container has been designed to assure maximum
protection of the concentrator.
If the concentrator is to be reshipped by common carrier, it should
be packed in a new carton. Additional cartons are available from
Invacare.
The air compressor suspension system has been engineered to
withstand severe motion and orientation.
Unpacking
1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its
contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier, or
Invacare.
2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.
3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.
NOTE: Retain carton and packing materials for storage of the Platinum.
Inspection
1. 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 other objects on top of the repackaged
concentrator.