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    Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the end user . User: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future refere nce. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Operator’s Manual Stratos™Portable Plus Compressor Nebulizer System Model Number: IRC 1730[...]

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    Stratos™Portable Plus 2 Part No 1150755  WARNING DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND UN DERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUCH AS OWNER’S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF YOU A[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1150755 3 Stratos™Portable Plus TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5 INTRODUCTION .............................................. 6 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 7 FEATURES ....................................................... 8 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETE[...]

  • Page 4

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Stratos™Portable Plus 4 Part No 1150755 Battery Specifications ............. ............................................. ............. 21 Conditioning the Battery ....... ............................................. ............. 23 Using the Battery ..................... ....................................[...]

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    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1150755 5 Stratos™Portable Plus SPECIAL NOTES Signal  w ords  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 ?[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Stratos™Portable Plus 6 Part No 1150755 INTRODUCTION Yo u r  Inv acare  Stratos  Portable  Plus  Compressor  Nebulizer  System  is  the  latest  in  portable  compressor  nebulizer  technology .  Th e  purpose  of  the  nebulizer  system  is  to  convert  you [...]

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    REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT Part No 1150755 7 Stratos™Portable Plus REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT The benefits of registering include: 1. Safeguarding your investment. 2. Ensuring long-term maintenance and servicing of your product. 3. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Pleas[...]

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    FEATURES Stratos™Portable Plus 8 Part No 1150755 FEATURES Inlet Air Filter AC/DC Power Outlet On/Off Button Compressor Outlet[...]

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    TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1150755 9 Stratos™Portable Plus TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NOTE:  *Weight  is  without  nebulizer  and  tubing. SOUND LEVEL: 58 dBA OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: 50°F - 104°F (10°C to 40°C); 1 0 to 95% RH FOAM INTA KE FILTER: Expanded Polyurethane SAFETY SYSTEMS: High temperature compressor [...]

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    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Stratos™Portable Plus 10 Part No 1150755 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Compressor If  the  unit  shuts  down  frequently  or  fails  to  start,  you  may  have  a  low  v oltage  situation.  Low  voltage  can  also  be  suspected  when: •T h e  compresso[...]

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    HANDLING Part No 1150755 11 Stratos™Portable Plus 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  in  the  [...]

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    SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Stratos™Portable Plus 12 Part No 1150755 SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  WARNING SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAF EGUARDS contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. CAUTION “Caution:  Federal  law  restricts  this  device  to  sale  or  rental  by ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Part No 1150755 13 Stratos™Portable Plus  DANGER Risk  of  electric  shock.  DO  NOT  disassemble.  Refer  servicing  to  qualified  service  personnel. FIRE  RISK ‐ DO  NOT  use  this  product  in  an  ox ygen  enriched  environment  [...]

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    SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Stratos™Portable Plus 14 Part No 1150755  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 ?[...]

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    SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Part No 1150755 15 Stratos™Portable Plus  WARNING NEVER  block  the  air  openings  of  the  product  or  place  it  on  a  soft  surface,  such  as  a  bed  or  couch,  where  the  air  openings  may  be  blocked.  Keep  the[...]

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    SECTION 1—IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Stratos™Portable Plus 16 Part No 1150755  WARNING When  not  administering  treatment,  keep  out  of  the  reach  of  small  children.  Some  of  the  parts  of  the  nebulizer  system  are  small  enough  for  children  to  swallow [...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1150755 17 Stratos™Portable Plus SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING Remove the compress or from the carr ying case before use. DO NOT operate unit without filter. Avoid operating this produc t in a dusty environment. Otherwise, premature comp ressor wear could occur. Setup NOTE:  For  t[...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stratos™Portable Plus 18 Part No 1150755  WARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum a llowed quantity of six ml of medication. The maximum capacity of the nebulizer medication cup is 6 ml. CAUTION NEVER pour medication into the compressor outlet. Damage to the comp ressor will occur. 5. Add  the  prescribed [...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1150755 19 Stratos™Portable Plus 10. T o  use  with  battery ,  charge  for  6  hours.  Refer  to  Conditioning  the  Battery  on  page 23. 11. T o  use  the  nebulizer  system  with  the  AC  power  cord,  connect  the  power [...]

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    SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stratos™Portable Plus 20 Part No 1150755 1. Sit  in  a  relaxed  and  upright  position.  2. T urn  on  the  device  by  pushing  the  On/Off  button.  3. Begin  treatment  by  placing  the  nebulizer  mouthpiece  between  you r  teeth ?[...]

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    SECTION 3—BATTERIES Part No 1150755 21 Stratos™Portable Plus SECTION 3—BATTERIES Battery Specifications The  optional  battery  used  with  the  Inv acare  Stratos  Po r ta b l e  Plus  Nebulizer  System  requires  a  few  simple  precautions  to  ensure  proper  operation  and ?[...]

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    SECTION 3—BATTERIES Stratos™Portable Plus 22 Part No 1150755 CAUTION In case of failure and/or malfun ction, turn the unit off and read the operating manual. DO NOT attempt to open the plastic case or to re place any components. DO NOT short circuit batte ry contacts. Make sure battery contacts DO NOT co me in contact with keys, coins or other [...]

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    SECTION 3—BATTERIES Part No 1150755 23 Stratos™Portable Plus Conditioning the Battery NOTE:  The  definition  of  conditioning  the  battery  is  simply  charging  the  battery  for  a  full  six  hour  cycle  before  the  initia l  use  of  the  product. 1. Disconnect  [...]

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    SECTION 3—BATTERIES Stratos™Portable Plus 24 Part No 1150755 Using the Battery NOTE:  For  this  procedure,  refe r  to  FIGURE  3.1  on  page  24. 1. Fit  the  front  hook  on  the  battery  top  into  the  recess  on  the  bottom  of  the  compressor . 2. Press  [...]

  • Page 25

    SECTION 3—BATTERIES Part No 1150755 25 Stratos™Portable Plus Charging the Battery NOTE:  For  this  procedure,  refe r  to  FIGURE  3.1  on  page  24. 1. Press  in  the  release  button  on  the  front  of  the  battery  pack  and  separate  the  battery  from  the[...]

  • Page 26

    SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Stratos™Portable Plus 26 Part No 1150755 SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Following  the  cleani ng  instructions  after  each  use  will  prevent  any  remaining  medication  in  the  bottle  from  drying  and  causing  the  device  to  n[...]

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    SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Part No 1150755 27 Stratos™Portable Plus 2. Disassemble  nebulizer  chamber  by  turning  counterclockwise  and  separating. 3. Fill  tw o  plastic  containers  or  bowls: A. W ashing:  Hot  water/detergent  solution. B. Soaking:  Hot  w ater/vinegar  solu[...]

  • Page 28

    SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Stratos™Portable Plus 28 Part No 1150755 Cleaning the Mouthpiece 1. Boil  the  mouthpiece  in  wat e r  for  a  maximum  of  five  minutes  or  autoclave  at  a  maximum  of  121°  C  for  ten  minutes. 2. Allow  the  mouthpiece  to  [...]

  • Page 29

    SECTION 4—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Part No 1150755 29 Stratos™Portable Plus  WARNING Unplug unit before cleaning. DO NOT clean using abrasive cleaners. DO NOT submerge in water to clean. Clean outer case with damp cloth. CAUTION If fluid gets into the area around the comp ressor outlet, wipe the area off with a dry cloth and let the nebuliz[...]

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    SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE Stratos™Portable Plus 30 Part No 1150755 SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE  DANGER DO NOT remove the compressor case. Failure to comply could result in electrical sh ock. All disassembly MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare service center.  WARNING All maintenance on your Inva care Stratos Portable Plus Nebulizer system[...]

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    SECTION 5—MAINTENANCE Part No 1150755 31 Stratos™Portable Plus Storage 1. Put  the  nebulizer  and  mouthpiece  in  the  carrying  case. 2. Coil  the  air  tubing. 3. W rap  the  AC  cord  in  a  coil. 4. Zip  the  bag  closed. 5. Store  the  device  in  a  safe  area[...]

  • Page 32

    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING Stratos™Portable Plus 32 Part No 1150755 SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Nebul izer ov erhea ts. Th e nebulizer has an interna l thermal protector to prevent the device from overheating. If the internal temperature reaches the preset level, the uni t will automatically shut down, and the power L ED will t [...]

  • Page 33

    SECTION 6—TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1150755 33 Stratos™Portable Plus Nebulizer does not work, and the light indicator is red. The thermal protector has been activated due to: a. The device operating outside the condit ions outlined in this manual. b. The device has bee n operating near heat sources or in hot environments. Allow the nebulize r to [...]

  • Page 34

    LIMITED WARRANTY Stratos™Portable Plus 34 Part No 1150755 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[...]

  • Page 35

    LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1150755 35 Stratos™Portable Plus For warranty servic e, please contact th e Invacare service department during normal business hours at the toll-free telephone number identified on th e back cover of this manual. Upon receiving notice of a n alleged defe ct in a product, In vacare will issue a serialized return authorizat[...]

  • Page 36

    THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT[...]