Invacare IRC1175 manual Taking the Treatment

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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.

WARNING

DO NOT run the Freeway Freedom without an air filter as it may cause permanent damage to the compressor.

1.Turn the Freeway Freedom power switch to the ON ( I ) position and the Sidestream nebulizer will produce a fine mist.

NOTE: If the Freeway Freedom does NOT operate correctly, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.

2.It is suggested that you are as relaxed as possible and are sitting in an upright position to obtain the maximum benefit from the 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 discharged to a level that would cause permanent damage. If the YELLOW

LOW POWER light ( ) comes ON during treatment, finish the treatment. This normally indicates that between 20 to 50% of the operating time is left. This actual time will vary with each unit and the light will illuminate earlier as the batteries age.

4.When the Sidestream nebulizer begins to work intermittently and “spits”, then the treatment has finished. There is no need to nebulize every drop of your medication as there will always be a small amount left in the chamber.

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Contents Invacare Freeway Freedom Operators ManualSpecial Notes Table of Contents Safety Summary Safety Summary Features Flowrate Model IRC1175 SpecificationsTraveling Information IntroductionInstalling the Freeway Freedom Battery Pack Figure Freeway Freedom Battery PackNormal Battery Charging Procedures Initial Battery ChargingExplanation of Power Indicator Lights Power Supply OptionsOperation Operating from the Freeway Freedom Battery Pack Operation from the Wall OutletOperating from a CAR or a Boat Preparing for Treatment Figure Preparing for Treatment Taking the Treatment After the Treatment Figure Prolonging the Life of Your Battery MaintenanceMaintenance Cleaning the Freeway FreedomReplacing the AIR Filter Figure Cleaning the Sidestream NebulizerFuse Replacement Accessories and Spare PartsServicing Problem Possible Solutions TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Limited Warranty Manufactured by