Invacare Stratos Aerosol IRC1730 User manual

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Operator’s Manual
Stratos™Portable Plus
Compressor Nebulizer
System
Model Number: IRC 1730

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No 1150755 2 Stratos™Portable Plus
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5
INTRODUCTION .............................................. 6
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 7
FEATURES ....................................................... 8
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ................... 9
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ..................... 10
Compressor........................................................................................10
Extension Cords................................................................................10
HANDLING ................................................... 11
Shipping Instructions.........................................................................11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Inspection............................................................................................11
SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......... 12
To Reduce the Risk of Electrocution: ..........................................13
SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... 17
Setup.....................................................................................................17
Treatment Instructions....................................................................19
SECTION 3—BATTERIES ................................. 21

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stratos™Portable Plus 3 Part No 1150755
Battery Specifications .......................................................................21
Conditioning the Battery.................................................................23
Using the Battery...............................................................................24
Charging the Battery ........................................................................25
SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ... 27
Cleaning the Nebulizer ....................................................................27
Cleaning the Mouthpiece.................................................................29
Changing the Nebulizer ...................................................................29
Cleaning the Compressor ...............................................................29
SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE .......................... 31
Routine Care......................................................................................31
Storage.................................................................................................32
Filter Care...........................................................................................32
SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 33
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 35

Stratos™Portable Plus 4 Part No 1150755
 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.

SPECIAL NOTES
Part No 1150755 5 Stratos™Portable Plus
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tablebelowfordefinitionsof
thesignalwords.
NOTICE
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.
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.

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
YourInvacareStratosPortablePlusCompressorNebulizer
Systemisthelatestinportablecompressornebulizer
technology.Thepurposeofthenebulizersystemistoconvert
yourliquidmedicationintoafinemistthatcanbedrawninto
yourlungstorelieveyourrespiratorycondition.The
nebulizersystemisveryportableandlightweight.Foreven
greaterconvenience,askyourdealerabouttheoptional
batterypackthatissoldseparately.
Tomaximizeyourbenefitfromthenebulizersystem,we
recommendyoureadandunderstandtheinformationinthe
operatingmanual.Byfollowingyourdoctor’sadviceand
thesesimpleinstructions,thenebulizersystemwillbecomea
valuablepartofyourdailytreatmentroutine.

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
Part No 1150755 7 Stratos™Portable Plus
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FEATURES
Stratos™Portable Plus 8 Part No 1150755
FEATURES
Inlet Air Filter
AC/DC Power
Outlet
On/Off Button
Compressor
Outlet

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No 1150755 9 Stratos™Portable Plus
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
NOTE:*Weightiswithoutnebulizerandtubing.
SOUND LEVEL: 58 dBA
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
50°F - 104°F (10°C to 40°C); 10 to 95% RH
FOAM INTAKE FILTER: Expanded Polyurethane
SAFETY SYSTEMS: High temperature compressor shutdown.
REGULATORY LISTING: In compliance with EN 60601-1
DIMENSIONS
WITHOUT BATTERY:
WITH BATTERY:
5.1 x 3.6 x 1.6 inches (13cm x 9cm x 4cm)
5.1 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches (13cm x 9cm x 7cm)
*WEIGHT
WITHOUT BATTERY:
WITH BATTERY:
1 lbs (450 g)
1.4 lbs (650 g)
POWER SUPPLY: 100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz, 12 VDC, 1.4 A
MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 29 psi (200 kPa)
MAXIMUM FLOW RATE: 10 L/min
STORAGE CONDITIONS: -13°F to 158°F (-25° to 70°C); 10 to 95%
RH
OPERATING FLOW
RATE:
3.5 L/min @ 14.5 PSI operating pressure
MODE OF OPERATION: Intermittent Use 30 min ON/30 min OFF

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Stratos™Portable Plus 10 Part No 1150755
SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
Compressor
Iftheunitshutsdownfrequentlyorfailstostart,youmay
havealowvoltagesituation.
Lowvoltagecanalsobesuspectedwhen:
•Thecompressorfailstostartormotordoesnotgetupto
fullpowerorspeed.
•Othermotoroperatedappliancesfailtooperateproperly
ortoomanymotoroperatedappliancesareonsame
circuit.
Extension Cords
Makecertainextensioncordisingoodcondition.Make
certainextensioncordwireisNOTLESSthan18gaugefor25
feet.

HANDLING
Part No 1150755 11 Stratos™Portable Plus
HANDLING
Shipping Instructions
Theshippingcontainerhasbeendesignedtoassure
protectionofthisdevice.
Ifthisdeviceistobereshippedbycommoncarrier,itshould
bepackedinthesamecarton.
Unpacking
1. Checkforanyobviousdamagetothecartonorits
contents.Ifdamageisevident,DONOTuse.Notify
carrier/InvacareoryourlocalInvacaredealer.
2. Removealltheloosepackingfromthecarton.
3. Carefullyremoveallthecomponentsfromthecarton.
NOTE:Retaincartonandpackingmaterialsforuseinshippingor
storingtheunituntiluseisrequired.
Inspection
1. Examineexteriorfornicks,dents,scratchesorother
damage.Inspectallcomponents.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SECTION 1—IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS contains
important information for the safe operation and use of
this product.
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.”
Whenusingelectricalproducts,especiallywhenchildrenare
present,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldALWAYSbe
followed,includingthefollowing.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 DANGER
Riskofelectricshock.DONOTdisassemble.Referservicing
toqualifiedservicepersonnel.
FIRERISK‐DONOTusethisproductinanoxygenenriched
environment(i.e–oxygentent).
To Reduce the Risk of Electrocution:
ALWAYSunplugthisproductIMMEDIATELYafterusing.
DONOTusewhilebathing.
DONOTplaceorstoreproductwhereitcanfallorbepulled
intoatuborsink.
DONOTreachforproductthathasfallenintowater.Unplug
IMMEDIATELY.
DONOTplaceinordropintowaterorotherliquid.
DONOTreachforaproductthathasfallenintowater.
UnplugIMMEDIATELY.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 WARNING
To Reduce the Risk of Burns,
Electrocution, Fire and Injury to Persons:
ThisproductshouldNEVERbeleftunattendedwhen
pluggedin.
Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisproductisusedby,
on,ornearchildrenandphysicallychallengedindividuals.
Usethisproductonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthis
manualandonlywiththeprescribedmedication.Usethis
productonlyunderphysician’sdirection.
NEVERoperatethisproductwithadamagedcordorplug,if
itisnotworkingproperly,ifitwasdroppedordamaged,orif
itwasdroppedintowater.Callqualifiedservicepersonnelfor
examinationandrepair.
Keepthenebulizertubing,systempowercord,andunitaway
fromheatedorhotsurfaces,includingspaceheaters,electric
blankets,stovesandsimilarelectricalappliances.
NEVERdroporinsertobjectsintoanyopeningorhose.
NEVERusewhilesleepingordrowsy.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Part No 1150755 15 Stratos™Portable Plus
 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openings
maybeblocked.Keeptheairopeningsfreefromlint,hairand
thelike.Blockedopeningsmaycausetheunittoshutdown.
ContactdealerIMMEDIATELY.
TheStratosPortablePlusCompressorNebulizerSystemuses
thesurroundingairtoeffectivelyadministertheprescribed
medicationthroughthenebulizer.Theuserandadministrator
shouldbeawareofsurroundingssoasnottohave
contaminatedairfilteredthroughthecompressornebulizer
system.(Examplescanbeaircontaminatedwithpaintor
cleaningfumes,weedkiller,carexhaust,smoking,etc.)
DONOTusetheStratosPortablePlusCompressorNebulizer
Systemintheseenvironments.Otherwise,seriousbodily
injurymayoccur.
Thisunitisoil‐less.DONOTlubricate.
ThisequipmentisNOTsuitableforuseinthepresenceofa
flammableanestheticmixturewithairorwithnitrousoxide.
DONOToperatethecompressorwhileitisstillinthe
carryingcase.

SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Stratos™Portable Plus 16 Part No 1150755
 WARNING
Whennotadministeringtreatment,keepoutofthereachof
smallchildren.Someofthepartsofthenebulizersystemare
smallenoughforchildrentoswallow.Thetubingmay
presentastrangulationhazard
NEVERtouchtheunitwithwethands.
DONOTpullonthepowercordtounplugtheunitfroman
electricaloutlet.
DONOToverloadwalloutlets.
PumpmaintenanceMUSTbeperformedbyaqualified
servicetechnician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION 2—OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING
Remove the compressor from the carrying case before
use.
DO NOT operate unit without filter.
Avoid operating this product in a dusty environment.
Otherwise, premature compressor wear could occur.
Setup
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.1onpage 18.
1. Washyourhandsbeforeyoubeginthetreatment
procedure.
2. Placethedeviceonatablesothatthecontrolscanbe
reachedwhenseated.
3. Openthenebulizerbyrotatingthetopclockwisewhile
securelyholdingthebottom.
4. Makesuretheconeiscorrectlypositionedinthecup.

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 WARNING
DO NOT exceed the maximum allowed quantity of six ml
of medication. The maximum capacity of the nebulizer
medication cup is 6 ml.
CAUTION
NEVER pour medication into the compressor outlet.
Damage to the compressor will occur.
5. Addtheprescribed
amountofmedicationto
thecupofthenebulizer
usinganeyedropper,
pre‐measureddoseor
ampoule(FIGURE2.1).
6. Closethenebulizer.
FIGURE 2.1 Adding
Medication
7. Attachoneendofthetubingontothecompressoroutlet
andconnecttheotherendtothenebulizer.
8. Inhighhumidityconditions,moistureorcondensation
canoccurinthetubing.Ifthishappens,simplyturnonthe
compressorwiththetubingattachedandrunfor2‐3
minutesorhangthetubingsothemoisturecandrainout.
9. Connectthemouthpiecetothetopsectionofthenebulizer
(ifrequired).
Eyedropper
Nebulizer
Cup

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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10. Tousewithbattery,chargefor6hours.Referto
ConditioningtheBatteryonpage 23.
11. TousethenebulizersystemwiththeACpowercord,
connectthepowercordplugintothepoweroutletonthe
sideofthenebulizercompressorsystem.Connectthe
powercordtotheACadapterandinserttheplugfromthe
ACadapterintotheelectricaloutlet.
12. TousethenebulizersystemwiththeDCautoadapter,
connecttheDCautoadaptertothepoweroutletonthe
sideofthenebulizercompressorsystem.Connecttheauto
adapterplugoftheDCcordtotheautoadapterreceptacle.
 DANGER
To avoid the risk of possible electrical shock, the nebulizer
system MUST be operated on the specified power source.
Treatment Instructions
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.2onpage20.
NOTE:TheInvacareStratosPortablePlusNebulizerSystemhas
beendesignedforintermittentuse.Normaltreatmenttimeshouldbe
fivetotenminutes.Turnoffthenebulizersystemafter30minutes
ofuseandallowthedevicetocooldown30minutesbeforeturning
itonagain.

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Sitinarelaxedanduprightposition.
2. TurnonthedevicebypushingtheOn/Offbutton.
3. Begintreatmentby
placingthenebulizer
mouthpiecebetween
yourteethandcloseyour
mouth.Inhaledeeplyand
slowlyastheaerosol
beginstoflowandthen
exhaleslowly.
4. Whentreatmentis
completed,turnoffthe
nebulizersystemand
unplugthepower
adapter.
FIGURE 2.2 Using the
Nebulizer
5. Removethemouthpiecefromthenebulizer.
6. Removethenebulizerandfollowthecleaning
instructions.RefertoCleaningandDisinfectingon
page 27.