Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto IRC1175 del fabbricante Invacare
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1 INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM AEROSOL COMPRESSOR MODEL IRC1175 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER.
2 SPECIAL NOTES DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTE S ..................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................... 3 SAFETY SUMMARY .................................
4 SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY 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 practices to use or order the use of this device.
5 WARNING DO NOT operate unit longer than twenty (20) minutes CONTINUOUSLY. Allow forty (40) minutes for the unit to cool before operating again. Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use this product ONLY under a physician's direction.
6 NOTE: The 12 volt DC lead, AC/DC power pack and power cord may be stored in the detachable accessory bag. Child Mask Adult Mask Sidestream Nebulizer Coiled Duratube Mouthpiece FEATURES FEATURES Powe.
7 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements: 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or 12 -14 VDC Ambient Temperature Range: 10 o C - 40 o C (50 o F - 104 o F) NOTE: Operating at extreme temperatures may increase treatment times.
8 INTRODUCTION/TRAVELING INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Freeway Freedom is different than other aerosol compressors because it is smaller, lighter and quieter. It has the added benefit of having batteries for complete portability. 1. Carefully unpack your Freeway Freedom.
9 THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK The Freeway Freedom battery pack contains nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells. Refer to PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual. A second battery pack may be purchased for emergency purposes or if extra power is required for more treatments (e.
10 THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING To maximize the capacity and life of the Freeway Freedom rechargeable batteries, FULLY charge them for 16 hours before initial use. 1. FULLY discharge the batteries by running the unit 20 minutes ON ( I ) then 40 minutes OFF ( O ) until the unit no longer runs.
11 OPERATION POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS Freeway Freedom may be operated from three (3) different sources: 1. The wall outlet, using the Freeway Freedom AC/DC power pack.
12 OPERATION OPERATION FROM THE WALL OUTLET The Freeway Freedom power pack is required for running the Freeway Freedom from AC wall outlets and to recharge the batteries when not in use. Your AC/DC power pack and cord are designed to operate from U.S.
13 OPERATION CAUTION If the unit does NOT operate, IMMEDIATELY disconnect the power supply from the DC inlet and check for correct polarity (Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in this manual). NOTE: Battery alligator clips can be purchased from an electronics retail supply company.
14 OPERATION 3. Connect the long hose end of the coiled duratube to the inlet on the bottom of the Sidestream nebulizer. 4. Connect either the mouthpiece (supplied) or face mask (supplied) to the Sidestream nebulizer. NOTE: Freeway Freedom is designed to nebulize 2.
15 OPERATION TAKING THE TREATMENT CAUTION DO NOT use the Freeway Freedom for more than 20 minutes continuously in any one (1) hour. Allow a minimum of 40 minutes rest/cooling time. DO NOT operate the unit in temperatures above 104°F (40°C) or below 50°F (10°C), or place near heat sources such as radiators or fires.
16 AFTER THE TREATMENT (FIGURE 3) 1. Disconnect the Sidestream nebulizer from the coiled duratube by gently twisting the tubing. 2. Rinse out the Sidestream nebulizer and refill with a little clean water.
17 OPERATION/MAINTENANCE FIGURE 3 - AFTER THE TREATMENT MAINTENANCE PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY The Freeway Freedoms battery is fully sealed and requires no maintenance. It should last for approximately 2000 treatments with normal use, but may last even longer if you follow these rules: 1.
18 MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you are not using the Freeway Freedom for periods longer than one (1) month, remove the battery pack from the device and store separately. The battery pack will slowly lose charge and, dependant upon storage temperature, will be fully discharged after 2-3 months of storage.
19 MAINTENANCE Your Freeway Freedom, battery pack and power pack can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. The carrying case can be machine washed (40 o C). Tumble dry at low temperature settings. CLEANING THE SIDESTREAM NEBULIZER NOTE: Refer to AFTER THE TREATMENT in the OPERATING section of this manual for regular use cleaning instructions.
20 FUSE REPLACEMENT The 12 volt DC lead (cigarette lighter lead) is fitted with a T3 amp fuse. This is located in the cigarette lighter plug and is removed by unscrewing the end of the cigarette lighter plug body. Replacement fuses can be purchased at your local electronics store.
21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Unit does not run from battery. 1. Assure battery is installed properly. 2. Remove Protective film (tape). 3. Check all leads are removed from DC inlet. 4. Charge battery for 16 hours. Unit does not charge and 1.
22 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
23 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER.
Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 699 Aero Lane Sanford, Florida 32771 Technical Support: Toll Free 800-832-4707 Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation. Freeway and Sidestream are registered trademarks of the Profile Therapeutics plc group of companies.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Invacare IRC1175 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Invacare IRC1175 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Invacare IRC1175 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Invacare IRC1175 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Invacare IRC1175, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Invacare IRC1175.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Invacare IRC1175. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Invacare IRC1175 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
