SECTION 6—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your oxygen concentrator will perform best when operated under the conditions outlined in the Typical Product Parameters on page 13. Usage in environments other than those described may result in the need for increased equipment maintenance. The air intake of the unit should be located in a well ventilated area to avoid airborne pollutants and/or fumes.

Set Up

1.Plug in power cord to an electrical outlet.

2.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 6.1, FIGURE 6.2 on page 19, FIGURE 6.3 on page 20.

1.Remove cap from bottle.

2.Fill humidifier with distilled water to the level indicated by the manufacturer. Replace the humidifier cap and securely tighten.

Humidifier

HumidifierBottle w/o Cap

Bottle with Cap

FIGURE 6.1 Filling the Humidifier

Perfecto2™Series

18

Part No 1150713

Page 18
Image 18
Invacare IRC5PO2AW, IRC5PAW manual Set Up, Filling the Humidifier