SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Set-Up

Plug in Power Cord

Plug in power cord to an electrical outlet.

POLARIZED PLUG WARNING

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.

Connect Humidifier (If So Prescribed)

WARNING

DO NOT overfill humidifier.

DO NOT reverse the oxygen input and output connections. Water from the humidifier bottle will travel through the cannula back to the patient.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1, FIGURE 5.2 and FIGURE 5.3 on page 18 and FIGURE 5.4 on page 19.

NOTE: For Platinum 5, XL ‐ recommended humidifiers are: Invacare 3260, 003‐40, or 006‐40. For Platinum 10, recommended humidifiers are high flow: 7900‐10, 7900‐25.

1.Remove cap and fill humidifier bottle with distilled water to the level indicated by the manufacturer.

2.Replace the humidifier cap and securely tighten.

Humidifier Bottle

FIGURE 5.1 Filling the Humidifier

Part No 1118353

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Invacare IRC10LXO2, IRC5LX manual Set-Up, Polarized Plug Warning