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INVACARE® FREEWAY® FREEDOM

AEROSOL COMPRESSOR

MODEL IRC1175

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Freeway Freedom IRC1175

Page 1: ...EEWAY FREEDOM INVACARE FREEWAY FREEDOM AEROSOL COMPRESSOR MODEL IRC1175 OPERATOR S MANUAL DEALER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER USER BEFORE USING THIS COMPRESSOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...OSOL COMPRESSOR IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE WARNING DO NOT install maintain or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual If you are unable to understand the DANGERS WARNINGS CAUTIONS and INSTRUCTIONS contact a healthcare professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may result SPECIAL NOTES SAVE THES...

Page 3: ...r Indicator Lights 11 Power Supply Options 11 Operation from the Wall Outlet 12 Operating from the Freeway Freedom Battery Pack 12 Operating from a Car or a Boat 12 Preparing for Treatment 13 Taking the Treatment 15 After the Treatment 16 MAINTENANCE 17 Prolonging the Life of your Battery 17 Cleaning the Freeway Freedom 18 Cleaning the Sidestream Nebulizer 19 Replacing the Air Filter 19 Fuse Repla...

Page 4: ...children are present basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following DANGER 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...

Page 5: ...cord or plug if it is NOT working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water call a qualified technician for examination and repair Keep the cord away from HEATED or HOT surfaces NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening NEVER use while sleeping or drowsy DO NOT operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered in a closed enviro...

Page 6: ...ff Switch Air Filter Cover 12V DC Input Plug Storage Compartment Nebulizer Holder Tab Battery Pack Installed 12 volt DC lead AC DC Power Pack Power Cord Detachable Accessory Bag NOTE There is a medication pocket and an identification tag on the inside flap of the carrying case Your nebulizer mask or mouthpiece may be stored in the storage compartment All manuals and user guides at all guides com a...

Page 7: ... or using incorrect polarity DC jack Safety Systems Class II Double Insulated Type BF Fuse T3 Amp Fuse Intake Filter 300 micron polyethylene Flowrate Flowrate typical 6 lpm with Sidestream nebulizer model MS2400 back pressure approximately 9 5 5 PSI Width 9 25 inches Height 6 5 inches Depth 4 5 inches 7 5 inches w accessory bag Weight 3 4 lbs 5 2 lbs w all accessories Battery Pack Dimensions 3 75 ...

Page 8: ...he first use Refer to CLEANING THE SIDESTREAM NEBULIZER in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual 4 Read these instructions completely before use 5 Observe recommendations for maintenance and replacement TRAVELING INFORMATION NOTE The Freeway Freedom Aerosol Compressor uses nickel metal hydride batteries which are accepted for use on most airlines However we strongly advise that you contact your a...

Page 9: ... required for more treatments e g on a long airplane flight between charges INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK FIGURE 1 1 Remove the protective film covers plastic tape from the battery terminals before installing the Freeway Freedom battery pack 2 Install the Freeway Freedom battery pack into the bottom of the Freeway Freedom as shown in FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1 INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM B...

Page 10: ...long as you require without damage It will take approximately 16 hours to recharge a fully discharged battery NOTE A FULLY charged battery should provide approximately 36 minutes of treatment time between charges 1 Ensure that the ON OFF switch is in the OFF O position 2 If not already installed attach the battery pack to the Freeway Freedom Refer to INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK sec...

Page 11: ... such as a car or boat CAUTION DO NOT plug or unplug the 12 volt lead or AC DC power pack into the DC inlet when the ON OFF switch is in the ON I position otherwise damage or injury may occur OPERATION EXPLANATION OF POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS GREEN ON Operating Light YELLOW Low Power Light GREEN Charging Indicator Light All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i ...

Page 12: ... PREPARING FOR TREATMENT section in this manual OPERATING FROM THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK 1 Ensure the AC DC power pack or 12 volt lead is NOT plugged into the control unit panel of the Freeway Freedom 2 Ensure that the ON OFF switch is in the OFF O position 3 Insert the charged Freeway Freedom battery pack into the unit Refer to INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK section in this ma...

Page 13: ...manual PREPARING FOR TREATMENT FIGURE 2 The nebulizer kit contains all the accessories that you need for your treatment WARNING DO NOT begin a treatment when YELLOW LOW POWER light is illuminated Charge the battery or use another power source NOTE The Freeway Freedom has been designed to be used with the Sidestream Nebulizer Treatment times will increase if nebulizing antibiotics or using a differ...

Page 14: ...ct either the mouthpiece supplied or face mask supplied to the Sidestream nebulizer NOTE Freeway Freedom is designed to nebulize 2 5 5cc of medication 3 to 4 times each day FIGURE 2 PREPARING FOR TREATMENT OR OR Sidestream Nebulizer Coiled Duratube Mouthpiece Child Mask Adult Mask All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 15: ...he treatment 3 It is suggested that two 2 or three 3 deeper breaths are interspersed with gentle lower chest breathing NOTE If you get breathless during treatment you are probably breathing too quickly If you want to take a short break during treatment switch OFF O the Freeway Freedom and resume treatment after your break NOTE During use the Freeway Freedom s battery is prevented from being discha...

Page 16: ... to damage the jet holes DO NOT use a cleaning brush abrasive sponge or pad as this damages the center baffle and seriously affects the performance of the Sidestream nebulizer NEVER put paper clips needles or any other objects into the jet holes NEVER put the coiled duratube in any liquid 6 Disassemble the Sidestream nebulizer into three 3 pieces the base the center baffle and the top as shown in ...

Page 17: ...eway Freedom from the battery until it stops working approximately 10 to 12 minutes after the YELLOW LOW POWER light illuminates After the unit is completely discharged use the AC DC power pack to fully charge the battery pack approximately 16 hours 2 Keep the battery connected to the Freeway Freedom and fully charged at all times If you own more than one 1 battery pack ensure that it is stored fu...

Page 18: ...possible 4 Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures WARNING DO NOT operate the unit or charge the batteries in temperatures above 104 F 40 C or below 50 F 10 C or place near heat sources such as radiators or fires DO NOT dispose of the battery pack in the household waste at the end of its useful life approx 2000 treatments Proper disposal at an appropriate collection site provided in your local area...

Page 19: ...iquid for 5 to 10 minutes REPLACING THE AIR FILTER FIGURE 4 The air filter cleans the air that you use during treatment The air filter gets dirty over time and will need to be replaced As soon as the air filter no longer looks white and clean approximately 3 months it should be changed NOTE The air filter will need to be changed more regularly if used in an environment with excessive dirt or smoke...

Page 20: ...ories should be replaced regularly It is recommended that all accessories are changed at least once a year especially the Sidestream nebulizer and the coiled duratube if your Freeway Freedom is being used three 3 or more times a day The air filter should be replaced every three 3 months Refer to REPLACING THE AIR FILTER in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for replacement procedure If you can...

Page 21: ... inthismanual Unit runs slowly or battery 1 Check if filter is clean Replace usage time decreased 2 Check coiled duratube for blockage If blocked replace with new one DO NOT immerse in water 3 Follow Discharge Charge directions in Prolonging the Life of your Battery Refer to MAINTENANCE Section in this Manual Procedure may need to be repeated Unit runs and Sidestream 1 Thoroughly clean the nebuliz...

Page 22: ... warranty does not include normal wear and tear or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of such product Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact Invacare s Service Department at the Toll Free Number listed Back Cover during normal hours Upon receivi...

Page 23: ...FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PERSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPL...

Page 24: ...Invacare Corporation Freeway and Sidestream are registered trademarks of the Profile Therapeutics plc group of companies Yes you can is a trademark of Invacare Corporation 2002 Invacare Corporation Part No 1110518 Rev A 08 02 UK Part No RP3753 Issue 1 Manufactured by Profile Therapeutics plc Heath Place Bognor Regis West Sussex P022 9SL UK www profiletherapeutics com All manuals and user guides at...

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