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Invacare XPO2™
Portable Concentrator
Models XPO100, XPO100B

WARNING
Invacare XPO2™ 2 Part No 1148112
 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 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 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.
NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualcanbefoundat
www.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1148112 3 Invacare XPO2™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 4
SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5
Disposal of Equipment and Accessories ........................................ 6
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .....................7
Operating Information ....................................................................... 8
Maintenance.......................................................................................... 9
Radio Frequency Interference.......................................................... 9
Polarized Plug Instruction................................................................10
SECTION 2—PACKAGING AND HANDLING .......11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Inspection............................................................................................11
Storage.................................................................................................11
SECTION 3—TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............12
SECTION 4—XPO2FEATURES .............................13
SECTION 5—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .14
Regulatory Listing..............................................................................16
SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........17
Introduction ......................................................................................17
Filters ..................................................................................................17
Location...............................................................................................18
Recommendations for Optimal Performance.............................18
Power Supplies...................................................................................19
Checking Charge Level of Internal Battery.................................21
Charging the Batteries .....................................................................22
Battery Time Management..............................................................26
Prolonging XPO2Battery Life.........................................................26
Powering the XPO2..........................................................................28

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Invacare XPO2™ 4 Part No 1148112
Connecting/Positioning the Nasal Cannula .................................30
Adjusting the Pulse Flow Setting....................................................31
Using the XPO2Portable Concentrator......................................32
Indicators, Warnings and Alarms ..................................................33
SECTION 7—CLEANING, CARE, AND
MAINTENANCE ................................................37
Cabinet ................................................................................................37
Air Intake Filter..................................................................................38
Carrying Bag .......................................................................................39
SECTION 8—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............40
SECTION 9—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...............45
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 47

SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1148112 5 Invacare XPO2™
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,candles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
Invacare XPO2™ 6 Part No 1148112
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.
Disposal of Equipment and Accessories
Followlocalgoverningordinancesandrecyclingplans
regardingdisposalofdevicecomponents.DONOTdisposeof
theinternalorsupplementalbatterypacks.Batterypacks
shouldbereturnedtoyourdealer/provider.
Recycle DO NOT dispose of
in household waste

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1148112 7 Invacare XPO2™
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Inordertoensurethesafeinstallation,assemblyand
operationoftheXPO2Portable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
Aspontaneousandviolentignitionmayoccurifoil,grease,
greasysubstances,orpetroleumbasedproductscomein
contactwithoxygenunderpressure.Thesesubstances
MUSTbekeptawayfromtheXPO2portableconcentrator,
tubingandconnections,andallotheroxygenequipment.
DONOTuseanylubricantsunlessrecommendedby
Invacare.
Avoidusingwhilebathing.Ifcontinuoususageisrequired
bythephysician’sprescription,theconcentratorMUSTbe
locatedinanotherroomatleastsevenfeet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.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Invacare XPO2™ 8 Part No 1148112
 DANGER
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.
Avoidcreationofanysparknearmedicaloxygen
equipment.Thisincludessparksfromstaticelectricity
createdbyanytypeoffriction.
DONOTmoveorrelocateconcentratorbypullingonthe
cord.
AproductshouldNEVERbeleftunattendedwhenplugged
in.MakesureXPO2isOffwhennotinuse.
OutdooruseoftheXPO2MUSTbeconductedwithinternalor
supplementalbatterypoweronly.
Operating Information
TheXPO2cannotbeusedinconjunctionwithPAP,Bi‐Levelor
othersuchdevices.
IftheXPO2isnotworkingproperly,ifithasbeendroppedor
damaged,ordroppedintowater,callequipment
provider/qualifiedtechnicianforexaminationandrepair.
Ifyoufeelilloruncomfortable,oriftheunitdoesnotsignal
anoxygenpulseandyouareunabletohearand/orfeelthe
oxygenpulse,consultyourequipmentproviderand/oryour
physicianIMMEDIATELY.
NEVERdroporinsertanyobjectorliquidintoanyopening.
DONOTuseextensioncordswithACpoweradapters
provided.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1148112 9 Invacare XPO2™
Foroptimumperformance,Invacarerecommendsthateach
concentratorbeonandrunningforaminimumof5minutes.
Shorterperiodsofoperationmayreducemaximumproduct
life.
TheXPO2isnotdesignedtobeusedwithahumidifier.Useof
thisdevicewithahumidifiermayimpairperformanceand/or
damagetheequipment.
WhenyourautomobileisturnedOff,disconnectthecar
accessorypowersupplyandremovetheXPO2fromthe
automobile.NEVERallowtheXPO2tobestoredinaveryhot
orcoldautomobileorinothersimilar,highorlow,
temperatureenvironments.RefertoTypicalProduct
Parametersonpage 14.
DONOToperateintemperaturesbelow41°F(5°C)orabove
104°F(40°C)forextendedperiodsoftime.
TheXPO2MUSTbeusedinanuprightposition.
InvacarerecommendstheXPO2notbeusedintherain.
Maintenance
TheXPO2wasspecificallydesignedtominimizeroutine
preventivemaintenance.Onlyprofessionalsofthehealthcare
fieldorpersonsfullyconversantwiththisprocesssuchas
factorytrainedpersonnelshouldperformpreventive
maintenanceorperformanceadjustmentsontheoxygen
concentrator.
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
Invacare XPO2™ 10 Part No 1148112
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XPO2are
causingtheinterference,turntheXPO2Off.Iftheinterference
withtheotherdevice(s)stops,thentheXPO2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.
DONOTconnecttheconcentratorinparallelorserieswith
otheroxygenconcentratorsoroxygentherapydevices.
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.
Beawarethatelectricalcordsand/ortubingcouldpresenta
trippinghazard.
Achangeinaltitudemayaffecttotaloxygenavailabletoyou.
Consultyourphysicianbeforetravelingtohigherorlower
altitudestodetermineifyourflowsettingsshouldbechanged.
Polarized Plug Instruction
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.

SECTION 2—PACKAGING AND HANDLING
Part No 1148112 11 Invacare XPO2™
SECTION 2—PACKAGING AND
HANDLING
Unpacking
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.The
InvacareXPO2PortableOxygenConcentratorpackaging
containsthefollowingitems(asshownbelow).Ifanyparts
aremissing,pleasecontactyourequipmentprovider.
•XPO
2portableoxygenconcentratorwithcarryingbag
• Operator’smanual
•ACpoweradapter
•DCpoweradapter
•Supplementalbattery(ModelXPO100Bonly)
NOTE:Retainallcontainersandpackingmaterialsforstorageor
returnshipment.
Inspection
Inspect/examineexterioroftheoxygenconcentratorand
accessoriesfordamage.Inspectallcomponents.
Storage
1. Storetherepackagedoxygenconcentratorinadryarea.
2. DONOTplaceobjectsontopofpackagedconcentrator.

SECTION 3—TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Invacare XPO2™ 12 Part No 1148112
SECTION 3—TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION
TheInvacareportableconcentratoristobeusedbypatients
withrespiratorydisorderswhorequiresupplementaloxygen.
Thedeviceisnotintendedtosustainorsupportlife.
Theoxygenconcentrationleveloftheoutputgasrangesfrom
87%to95.6%.Theoxygenisdeliveredtothepatientthrough
theuseofanasalcannula.Whenthedemandforoxygenis
detected,theoxygenisdeliveredthroughpulsedflowwith
pulseflowsettingsof1through5.
TheInvacareportableconcentratorusesamolecularsieveand
pressureswingadsorptionmethodologytoproducethe
oxygengasoutput.Ambientairentersthedevice,isfiltered
andthencompressed.Thiscompressedairisthendirected
towardoneoftwonitrogenadsorbingsievebeds.
Concentratedoxygenexitstheoppositeendoftheactivesieve
bedandisdirectedintoanoxygenreservoirwhereitis
deliveredtothepatientinspecificvolumesduringthe
inhalationportionofadetectedbreath.
TheInvacareportableconcentratoriscapableofoperationby
thepatientinahomeenvironment,inaninstitutional
environmentorinavehicleorothermobileenvironment.
DevicestandardpoweroptionsincludeanACtoDC
switchingpowersupplyoperatingfromACpoweroutlet(120
VAC/60Hertzor230VAC/50Hertznominal),aDCtoDC
switchingpowersupplyoperatingfromaccessoryoutlets
typicallyfoundinamobilevehicletypeenvironment(12VDC
nominal)andasupplementalrechargeablebattery.

SECTION 4—XPO2FEATURES
Part No 1148112 13 Invacare XPO2™
SECTION 4—XPO2FEATURES
Pleasereviewthefiguresbelowtofamiliarizeyourselfwith
thelocationsoftheXPO2featuresandcontrols.
FIGURE 4.1 XPO2Features
Alarm
Indicator
Flow Selection
Button to
decrease flow
rate
Flow Setting/Pulse
Indicators
Oxygen Outlet Port
Air Exhaust
Grid
Input Power
Connector
Battery Status
Button
Flow Selection
Button to
increase flow
rate
Battery
Gauge
On/Off Button
Air Intake
Supplemental
Battery Pack

SECTION 5—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Invacare XPO2™ 14 Part No 1148112
SECTION 5—TYPICAL PRODUCT
PARAMETERS
Direct Current
Type BF equipment
Attention - Consider Accompanying Documents
DO NOT smoke
Class II, Double Insulation
Power On/Off
DO NOT dispose of in household waste
Recycle
DO NOT use oil or grease
Keep dry
IPX1 Protected against dripping water
Electrical Requirements: AC Power Supply: 100-240 VAC 50/60
Hertz
DC Power Supply: 11-16 VDC
Rated Current Input: 1.0 amps at 120 VAC
3.3 amps at 18 VDC
Sound Level @ setting 2: < 45dBA weighted
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3046 m) above sea level

SECTION 5—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1148112 15 Invacare XPO2™
Oxygen Concentration:*
*Based on an atmospheric
pressure of 14.7 psi (101 kPa) at
70°F (21°C)
87% to 95.6%, after initial warm-up
period (approximately 5 minutes)
Oxygen Flow: Pulse flow delivery. Bolus Volume Ranges
From 300 - 840cc settings 1 to 5.
Dimensions: 10” high x 7” wide x 4” deep (25.4 cm
high x 17.8 cm wide x 10.2 cm wide)
Weight: 6.0 lbs (2.72 kg); 1.3 lbs (0.68 kg) for
supplemental battery
Battery Duration (times are
approximate):
Setting 1 = 3.5 hrs
Setting 2 = 2.5 hrs
Setting 3 = 2.0 hrs
Setting 4 = 1.5 hrs
Setting 5 = 1.0 hrs
Battery Recharge Time:
NOTE:Rechargetimeincreasesif
batteryischargingwhileunitis
running.
4 hours
Humidity Operating Humidity: 15% to 60% non
condensing
Storage Humidity: up to 95% non
condensing
Temperature Range:
(All power sources)
Operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F
(5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature: -2°F to 140°F
(-20°C to 60°C)
Extended Temperature Range:
(Using AC or DC adapters)
Operating Temperature:
95°F to 104° (35°C to 40°C)
Continuous use - all settings
Extended Temperature Range
(Using Internal Battery)
Operating Temperature:
95°F to 104° (35°C to 40°C)
Continuous use - settings 1, 2 and 3
45 minutes (max) - setting 4
30 minutes (max) - setting 5

SECTION 5—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Invacare XPO2™ 16 Part No 1148112
Regulatory Listing
ETL certified complying with: EN 55011:1998
CISPR 11: 2003
IEC 60601-1; 2nd ed. 2005
IEC 60601-1-2; 2.1 ed.
IEC 61000-3-2:2005
IEC 61000-3-3:2005
UL 60601-1, 1st ed.
CSA 601.1 M90

SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Part No 1148112 17 Invacare XPO2™
SECTION 6—OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Oxygenconcentratorswereintroducedinthemid‐1970’sto
providesupplementaloxygentothoseinneed.Oxygen
concentratorsseparatenitrogenfromairtocreateahigh
concentrationoxygengasoutput.Untilnow,thesizeand
weightoftraditionaloxygenconcentrator’shavelimitedtheir
portability.TheXPO2deliversapulseflowofoxygenina
lightweightpackagethatcanbeeasilycarriedandusedaway
fromhome.
Thisoperator’smanualwillacquaintyouwiththeXPO2and
itsaccessories.Pleasemakesureyoureadandunderstandall
theinformationcontainedinthismanualbeforeyouoperate
yourunit.Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactyour
equipmentprovider.
Filters
AirenterstheXPO2throughanairintakefilterlocatedunder
thecoveronthefrontoftheunit.Thisfilterpreventshairand
otherlargeparticlesintheairfromenteringtheunit.Before
youoperatetheXPO2,makesurethisfilterisclean,dryand
properlypositioned.
Toclean/replacetheairintakefilter,refertoCleaning,Care,
AndMaintenanceonpage 37.

SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Invacare XPO2™ 18 Part No 1148112
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threeinchesawayfromwalls,draperies,
furniture,andthelike.
LocateandpositiontheXPO2inawellventilatedspacesothat
theairintakeandtheairexhaustsarenotobstructed.
Recommendations for Optimal
Performance
Operating Temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Relative Humidity: 15% to 60%
Transport/Storage
Temperature:
-2°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Allow unit to warm, or cool, to operating
temperature range before using.
Electrical: No extension cords.
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3046 m) above sea level.
Tubing and Cannula: 4 ft cannula with a maximum 25 ft of crush
resistant tubing (DO NOT pinch).
Environment: Smoke, pollutant and fume free. No
confined spaces (example: no closets).
Time of Operation: Up to 24 hours per day when connected to
AC or DC power adapter.

SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Part No 1148112 19 Invacare XPO2™
Power Supplies
 WARNING
UseonlyInvacarespecifiedpowersupplieswiththeXPO2
portableconcentrator.Useofothernonapprovedpower
supplieswiththeXPO2cancausedamageand/orinjuryand
willvoidthewarranty.
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE6.1.
TheXPO2canbesuppliedpowerfromafactoryinstalled
internalbattery,fromanACpoweradapterconnectedtothe
walloutlet,fromaDCpoweradapterconnectedtoaDC
outletlikethatfoundinanautomobile,orfroma
supplementalbatterypack.
InternalBattery:Afactoryinstalled,rechargeable,internal
batteryislocatedinsidetheXPO2.Whenfullycharged,it
suppliespowerforupto3.5hours.Anaudiblealarmsounds
whenthebatterypowerisgettinglow.RefertoIndicators,
WarningsandAlarmsonpage 33.
ACPowerAdapter:AnACpoweradapterallowstheXPO2to
beconnectedtoa100‐240volt50/60hertzoutlet.Thepower
adapterconvertsACvoltagetoaDCvoltagethatcanbeused
topowertheXPO2.UseoftheACpoweradapterwillallow
theXPO2tobeoperatedandsimultaneouslyrechargethe
internalbattery.ThisACpoweradaptercanalsobeusedto
rechargethesupplementalbatterypack.RefertoCharging
theBatteriesonpage 22.

SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Invacare XPO2™ 20 Part No 1148112
DCPowerAdapter:ADCpoweradapterallowstheXPO2to
beconnectedtoanautomobile’s(boat,motorhome,etc.…)
12‐voltDCoutlet.UseoftheDCpoweradapterwillallowthe
XPO2tobeoperatedandsimultaneouslyrechargetheinternal
battery.ThisDCpoweradaptercanalsobeusedtorecharge
thesupplementalbatterypack.RefertoChargingthe
Batteriesonpage 22.
SupplementalBatteryPack:TheXPO2canbepoweredbya
supplementalbatterypack.Thisbatterypackcanbeattached
totheXPO2carryingbagandconnectedtothepowerinput
connectoroftheunit.Thesupplementalbatterypackwill
provideupto3.5hoursofadditionalruntime.The
supplementalbatterypackhasitsownbatterystatusbutton
andbatterygaugetoidentifythelevelofbatterycharge.
NOTE:Thesupplementalbatterycannotbeusedtochargethe
internalbattery.
FIGURE 6.1 Power Supplies
Supplemental
Battery Pack
Battery Status
Button
Battery Gauge