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    Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the end user. User: BEFORE using this produc t, read this manual and save for future r eference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Operator’s Manual Invacare ® Select Compressor Nebulizer System Model IRC 1705[...]

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    Invacare ® Select 2 Part No 1148073  WARNING DO  NOT  use  this  product  or  any  available  optional  equipment  without  first  completely  reading  and  understanding  these  instructions  and  any  additional  instructional  material  such  as  owner ’ s  manua[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1148073 3 Invacare ® Select TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 4 SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................. 6 INTRODUCTION ............................................ 11 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ................[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Invacare ® Select 4 Part No 1148073 Cleaning the Mouthpiece ....... ............................................. ............. 23 SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE .......................... 24 Routine Care .......... ............................................. ............................... 24 Storage ...............[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1148073 5 Invacare ® Select SPECIAL NOTES Signal  words  are  used  in  this  manual  and  apply  to  hazards  or  unsafe  practices  which  could  result  in  personal  injury  or  property  damage.  Refer  to  the  table  below  for  defi[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Invacare ® Select 6 Part No 1148073 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  WARNING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS contains important information for the safe operati on and use of this product. CAUTION Federal  law  restricts  this  device  to  sale  or  rental  by  or  on  the  order  of  a  physician,[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Part No 1148073 7 Invacare ® Select READ  ALL  INSTRUCTIONS  BEFORE  USING  DANGER FIRE  RISK ‐ DO  NOT  use  this  product  in  an  oxygen  enriched  environment  (i.e  –  oxygen  tent). Risk  of  electric  shock.  DO  NOT  disassemble.  R[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Invacare ® Select 8 Part No 1148073  WARNING To Reduce the Risk of Burns, Electrocution, Fire and Injury to Persons: This  product  should  NEVER  be  left  unatten ded  when  plugged  in. Close  supervision  is  necessary  when  this  product  is  used  by,  on,  [...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Part No 1148073 9 Invacare ® Select  WARNING Keep  the  nebulizer  tubing,  cord,  and  unit  away  from  heated  or  hot  surfaces,  including  space  heaters,  electric  blankets,  stoves  and  similar  electrical  appliances. NEVER  drop  or  inse[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Invacare ® Select 10 Part No 1148073  WARNING This  equipmen t  is  not  suitable  for  use  in  the  presence  of  a  flammable  anesthetic  mixture  with  air  or  wi th  nitrous  oxide. When  not  administering  treatment,  keep  out  of  th[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Part No 1148073 11 Invacare ® Select INTRODUCTION The  Invacare  Select  Compressor  Nebulizer  System  is  a  portable  medical  device  designed  to  efficiently  de liver  physician ‐ prescribed  medication  to  th e  bronchial  lung  passages.  The  nebulizer ?[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Invacare ® Select 12 Part No 1148073 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Electrical Requirements: 115 VAC, 60Hz, Sing le Phase Running Current: 1.1 A @ 14 psig @ 115 volts (approx.) Sound Level: 58 to 63 dBA Power Wattage: 65 watts @ 14 psig Electric Motor: Class B in compliance wi th UL2111. Foam Intake Filter: Rayon Fiber Filte[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1148073 13 Invacare ® Select NOTE:  Product  parameters  and  appearance  ar e  subject  to  change  without  notice  for  purposes  of  improvement. NOTE:  Nebulization  rate  and  particle  size  are  dependent  on  the  characteristics [...]

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    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Invacare ® Select 14 Part No 1148073 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Compressor If  the  unit  shuts  down  frequently,  you  may  have  a  low  voltage  situation.  Low  voltage  can  also  be  suspected  when: •T h e  motor  does  not  get  up  to  [...]

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    SECTION 1—HANDLING Part No 1148073 15 Invacare ® Select SECTION 1—HANDLING Shipping Instructions The  shipping  container  has  been  designed  to  assure  protection  of  this  device. If  this  device  is  to  be  reshipped  by  common  carrier,  it  should  be  packed ?[...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Invacare ® Select 16 Part No 1148073 SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING DO  NOT  operate  unit  without  filter . Av o i d  operating  this  product  in  a  dusty  environment.  Otherwise,  premature  compressor  wear  could  occur . NOTE:  Clea[...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1148073 17 Invacare ® Select 3. Be  sure  the  pick ‐ up  funnel  is  in  place  in  the  bottom  section  of  the  nebulizer . CAUTION DO  NOT  add  over  6  ml  of  medication  to  the  medication  cup.The  maximum  capac[...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Invacare ® Select 18 Part No 1148073 7. Attach  the  other  end  of  the  air  tubing  to  the  base  of  the  nebulizer . NOTE:  Ensure  nebulizer  tubing  is  firmly  attached  to  compr essor  before  use.  WARNING In  the  case  [...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1148073 19 Invacare ® Select Treatment Instructions NOTE:  For  this  procedure,  refe r  to  FIGURE  2.2. 1. T urn  the  unit  on,  pressing  the  ON/OFF  switch  to  the  “I”  position. 2. Place  mouthpiece  between  your  teeth,  [...]

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    SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Invacare ® Select 20 Part No 1148073 SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Following  the  cleaning  instructions  after  each  use  will  prevent  any  remaining  me dication  in  the  nebulizer  cup  fr om  drying  and  causing  the  device  t[...]

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    SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Part No 1148073 21 Invacare ® Select  DANGER DO NOT attempt to separate th e outer case of this unit. Removing the case creates a serious electrical shock hazard. All disassembly and maintenance of this unit MUST be done by a qualified technician. Cleaning the Nebulizer  WARNING To  prevent  possib[...]

  • Page 22

    SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Invacare ® Select 22 Part No 1148073 2. Disassemble  nebulizer  chamber  by  turning  counterclockwise  and  separating. 3. Fill  two  plastic  containers  or  bowls: A. W ashing:  Ho t  water/detergent  solution. B. Soaking:  Hot  water/vinegar  solution ?[...]

  • Page 23

    SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Part No 1148073 23 Invacare ® Select Cleaning the Compressor CAUTION Unplug  unit  bef ore  cleaning.  DO  NOT  submerge  in  water  to  clean. DO  NOT  clean  using  abrasive  cleaners. 1. Clean  the  casing  of  the  main  unit  daily  by ?[...]

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    SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE Invacare ® Select 24 Part No 1148073 SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE  DANGER DO NOT attempt to separate th e outer case of this unit. Removing the case creates a serious electrical shock hazard. All disassembly and maintenance of this unit MUST be done by a qualified technician. Routine Care To  keep  your  device  i[...]

  • Page 25

    SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE Part No 1148073 25 Invacare ® Select Nebulizer Change The  nebulizer  is  designed  fo r  single  patient  use.  The  nebulizer  MUST  be  replaced  after  a  long  period  of  inactivity,  or  when  it  is  obstructed  by  dry  medication,  du[...]

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    SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING Invacare ® Select 26 Part No 1148073 SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Device does not switch ON. 1. Make sure the plug i s firmly fitted to the wall socket. 2. Try plugging in to another wall socket that is know n to work. 3. Contact your Invacare dealer. Device does not nebulize, or it nebulizes weakly. 1. [...]

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    SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1148073 27 Invacare ® Select NOTES[...]

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    SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING Invacare ® Select 28 Part No 1148073 NOTES[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1148073 29 Invacare ® Select LIMITED WARRANTY 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 who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare Corporation or a dealer. Thi[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Invacare ® Select 30 Part No 1148073 Upon receiving notice of a n alleged defect in a product, In vacare will issue a serialized return authorization. It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to pack the product(s) or part(s) in an appropriate manner to avoi d shipping damage and return the product(s) or part(s), at th e pu[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1148073 31 Invacare ® Select THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANT Y IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLI ED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY AND FITNES S FOR A PARTI CULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LI MIT[...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 All rights reserved. Trademarks are identified by the symbols ™ and ®. All trademarks are owne d by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise no ted. © 2008 Invacare Corporation Part No 1148073 Rev B - 12/08 In Flor[...]