Invacare 20EX manual

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    Venture 20EX, 20 PSIG Device Venture 50EX, 50 PSIG Device Venture Pack 211EX, 20 PSIG Shoulder Bag System w/M6 Cylinder Venture Pack 212EX, 20 PSIG Shoulder Bag System w/M9 Cylinder DEMAND OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THIS DEMAND OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVIC[...]

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    2 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 WARNING CAUTION Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale 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. WARNING DO NOT install, maintain or operate this equipment without first reading and understand[...]

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    3 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE SAFETY SUMMARY ............................................. 4 UNPACKING/HANDLING ..................................... 8 INTRODUCTION ................................................ 10 Invacare Venture Demand Oxygen Delivery Device ......................................................................................[...]

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    4 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 SAFETY SUMMARY WARNING This device should ONLY be used under the supervision of a physician. Verify your oxygen flowrate with your physician when you begin using your Demand Oxygen Delivery System. If you have any questions about the oxygen delivery system or its use, call your Home Health Care Dealer or Service Repres[...]

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    5 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE SAFETY SUMMARY WARNING (CONTINUED) the supplier and/or physician should be contacted IMMEDIATELY. No adjustments should be made to the flowrate unless prescribed by a physician. DO NOT attempt to alter the switches in the battery compartment. These switches are preset by your Home Health Care Dealer and control the bre[...]

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    6 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 WARNING (CONTINUED) DO NOT wear the Demand Oxygen Delivery Device under any clothing. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Never attempt to lubricate the oxygen delivery system. DO NOT insert any object (except suitable AC/DC Adapter) in external power jack of Demand Oxygen Delivery Device. This may cause an electrical shock which could[...]

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    7 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE WARNING (CONTINUED) DO NOT use a humidifier with the Demand Oxygen Delivery Device. DO NOT expose the Demand Oxygen Delivery Device or system to water or any other liquids. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). CAUTION should be exercised with regard[...]

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    8 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 UNPACKING / HANDLING UNPACKING 1 . Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. (If damage is evident, notify your local Invacare Home Health Care Dealer/Carrier.) 2 . Remove all the loose packing from the carton. 3 . Carefully remove all the components from the carton. The following is a listing of item[...]

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    9 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE HANDLING PROCEDURES NOTE: Unless the Venture Demand Oxygen Delivery Device is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers and packing materials for use in returning or storing the equipment until usage is required. INSPECTION 1 . Examine exterior of the equipment for nicks, dents, scratches or other damages. Inspe[...]

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    10 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 INVACARE VENTURE DEMAND OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE Ordinary oxygen supply units deliver oxygen continuously. The normal breathing pattern is to inhale about one-third of the time, and exhale two-thirds of the time. This means that continuous flow units may be inefficient during user exhalation. In contrast, the Venture De[...]

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    11 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE FEATURES VENTURE DEMAND OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE COMPONENTS AND DEFINITION OF TERMS (FIGURE 1) ON/OFF Buttons - Determines flow selection method. The ON button turns Power ON for normal pulse operation ( ) a n d the OFF button disengages the electronics for continuous flow operation ( ) . NOTE: The OFF button does NOT s[...]

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    12 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 Oxygen INLET Fitting FIGURE 1 - VENTURE DODD FEATURES FEATURES ç Oxygen OUTLET Fitting Pulse LED (GREEN) Attention LED (YELLOW) Battery LED (RED) Low O 2 LED (GREEN) ê ê êê è External Power Input Jack ON(Pulse ModeOperation) OFF (Continuous Mode Operation) é NOTE: Battery Compartment located on bottom back of V[...]

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    13 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE FEATURES VENTURE DODD SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DEFINITION OF TERMS (FIGURE 2) Cylinder - Lightweight aluminum cylinder provided. Regulator - Provides flowrate control of oxygen delivery with compressed gas cylinders. DISS Fitting - Connection point for direct connect to oxygen source. Barb Fitting - Connection point for [...]

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    14 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING VOLTAGES EXTERNAL AC/DC POWER Output: 12 + 3 VDC, 100 mA ADAPTER: Connector: 5.5mm OD x 2.1mm ID x 12.0mm No. 2 Connector ALARMS Low Battery (Two [2] levels) Cannula Disconnect (Breath not sensed) Device Malfunction Low / No Gas Indicator INDICATORS/SYMBOLS: O 2 LED: Pulse Delivery LED: Cannul[...]

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    15 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: 40 ° to 104 ° F (5 ° to 40 ° C) Storage Temperature: - 40 ° to 158 ° F (-40 ° to 70 ° C) DEVICE DIMENSIONS Length: 5.4 -i nches (13.7cm) Thickness: 1.6-inches (4.0cm) Width: 3.6-inches (9.1cm) Weight: 16.0 ozs. (454gm)[...]

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    16 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 THE USE OF OXYGEN The type of oxygen administrating equipment to be used, as well as the flowrate and time of usage, must be prescribed by a physician. Your physician should verify your Venture DODD flowrate prescription. WARNING If at anytime the attendant or the end user concludes that an insufficient amount of oxyg[...]

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    17 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE OPERATION 3 . If using an oxygen cylinder, check that the regulator is properly attached before opening the cylinder valve. 4 . Connect the Venture DODD to the regulator by performing one (1) of the following: A. If using an Oxygen Cylinder and Regulator: On a 20 psig regulator, connect the tubing (supplied with the V[...]

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    18 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 6 . Set the prescribed flow rate on the oxygen source by performing one (1) of the following: A. If using an Oxygen Cylinder and Regulator: OPEN cylinder valve and adjust regulator to prescribed flow rate. B. If using a Liquid Oxygen Reservoir: Set flow control knob on reservoir to prescribed flowrate. 7 . Press the O[...]

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    19 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE NOTE: Whenever the pulse mode is used, the battery is monitored. If the SECOND BATT. LED illuminates, either replace the battery or switch to continuous mode if oxygen supply is adequate. When in continuous mode, the battery is NOT used. NOTE: When in the continuous flow mode, the oxygen supply will be used considerab[...]

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    20 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY The Venture DODD battery is powered by a single D-cell battery. The Alkaline battery type is recommended for longest life. NOTE: The Alkaline battery should last for approximately 80 hours with normal use, but will last even longer if you follow this procedure: 1 . Use the battery t[...]

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    21 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE CARE OF YOUR VENTURE DEMAND OXYGEN DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM CLEANING THE OUTER CASE WARNING DO NOT submerge in water to clean. DO NOT open outer case. If outer case is removed by anyone EXCEPT an Invacare Dealer the warranty will be voided. CAUTION Use no oil. Never apply waxes, polishes, or other similar compounds [...]

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    22 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 M6 Aluminum Cylinder, 164L Capacity M9 Aluminum Cylinder, 248L Capacity Piston Regulator, 0.5-6 L/Min., 20 psig, CGA 870 Shoulder Bag, Hunter Green (Dual size for Cylinder diameters of 3 and 4-inches) Venture Device Pouch 12-inch Connection Tubing Barb Fitting, 1/4-28 UNF 7-Foot (2.1m) Nasal Cannula AC/DC Adapter Vent[...]

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    23 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE TROUBLESHOOTING This is normal operation. Turn unit OFF, check cylinder pressure is above refill limit (500 psig) and post valve is open, check regulator is set to correct flowrate. If problem still exists, call your Home Health Care Dealer or Service Representative IMMEDIATELY and go to continuous mode if oxygen supp[...]

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    24 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PO SSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Oxygen NOT being delivered. Oxygen supply exhausted. Oxygen supply NOT turned ON. Cannula kinked or crushed. Regulator knob NOT turned ON. Internal Problem. Connector jack not fully inserted into unit. Wall outlet bad or no power. Check contents gauge on oxygen source.[...]

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    25 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PO SSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS External input will not power device (Cont.). "Low" battery light comes on too soon after battery replacement. External power adapter plug does not go into jack in unit. Unit pulses at times other than inhalation. Continuous flow out of cannula when in pulse [...]

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    26 VENTURE PART NO. 1093845 OXYGEN CONSERVED AND BATTERY USE TIME BASED ON BREATH RATE i.e. 77% Oxygen conservation over Continuous Flow achieved with Venture DODD in Variable Breath Mode @ 20 BPM Rate. Oxygen supply lasts 4.3-times longer. Venture DODD responds to individual breath rates. Therefore, use times stated are only approximates. Actua[...]

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    27 PART NO. 1093845 VENTURE 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[...]

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    CORPORATIONS CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRAN[...]