Invacare IRC5PO2AW User manual

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Operator’s Manual
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Perfecto2
™Series
Oxygen Concentrators without SensO2
®,
Oxygen Concentrators with SensO2
HomeFill®Compatible
Model IRC5PO2AW Model IRC5PAW
0120

WARNING
Perfecto2™Series 2 Part No 1150713
 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.
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualcanbefoundat
www.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1150713 3 Perfecto2™Series
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 2
SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 4
LABEL LOCATION ............................................ 6
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .....................7
Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................... 9
SECTION 2—FEATURES ......................................10
SECTION 3—HANDLING ....................................11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Inspection............................................................................................11
Storage.................................................................................................11
SECTION 4—TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............12
SECTION 5—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .13
SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........17
Introduction........................................................................................17
Select a Location ...............................................................................17
Set Up ..................................................................................................18
Flowrate...............................................................................................21
SensO2Oxygen Purity Indicator - Model IRC5PO2AW .........22
Initial Startup of the Concentrator ...............................................22
Explanation of Indicator Lights - Model IRC5PAW ..................23
Elapsed Time Meter (Hour Meter) ...............................................23
SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE .............................24
Routine Maintenance........................................................................24
SECTION 8—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............27
SECTION 9—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...............29
RECYCLING INFORMATION ........................... 30
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 31

SPECIAL NOTES
Perfecto2™Series 4 Part No 1150713
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.

SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1150713 5 Perfecto2™Series
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.”
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
Perfecto2™Series 6 Part No 1150713
LABEL LOCATION
Serial Number Label is
located on the resonator
intake assembly
Specification Label is
located on the back
near the bottom
Perfecto2™
FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS or ALARMS (See Operator’s Manual)
DANGER - 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, oil and other
combustiles are easily ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air.
DANGER - ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Flowrates below 0.5 L/min will trigger Low Flow Alarm (rapid audible alarm).
Set Flowmeter at 2.5 L/min or less when filling HomeFill® cylinders.
HomeFill®
Compatible

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1150713 7 Perfecto2™Series
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Inordertoensurethesafeinstallation,assemblyand
operationofthePerfecto2concentratortheseinstructions
MUSTbefollowed.
 WARNING
Thissectioncontainsimportantinformationforthesafe
operationanduseofthisproduct.
 DANGER
Riskofelectricshock.DONOTdisassemble.Referservicing
toqualifiedservicepersonnel.Nouserserviceableparts.
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2.5m(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.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Perfecto2™Series 8 Part No 1150713
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Perfecto2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.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1150713 9 Perfecto2™Series
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.
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Perfecto2is
causingtheinterference,turnthePerfecto2Off.Ifthe
interferencewiththeotherdevice(s)stops,thenthePerfecto2
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.
Avoidcreationofanysparknearmedicaloxygenequipment.
Thisincludessparksfromstaticelectricitycreatedbyanytype
offriction.

SECTION 2—FEATURES
Perfecto2™Series 10 Part No 1150713
SECTION 2—FEATURES
Oxygen Outlet
Flowmeter
Oxygen Purity Indicator
Lights / Fault and Power
Indicator Lights
Power Switch
Circuit Breaker
Elapsed Time
Meter
Cabinet
Filter
REAR VIEW
*HF 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1116444,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.