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  • Page 1

    Dealer: This m anual MUST be giv en to the end user. User: Before using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. Operator’s Manual For m ore i nformat ion r egardi ng In va ca re pro du cts , pa rts, and services, pleas e vis it www .invac are. com Platinum ™ Series XL, 5, 10 Oxygen Concentrators Standard, with SensO 2 ® a[...]

  • Page 2

    WARNING Platinum ™ Series 2 Part No 1118353  WARNIN G DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDE RSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND IN STRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SERVICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT[...]

  • Page 3

    TABLE OF CONTEN TS Part No 1118353 3 Pl atinum ™ Series ACCE SS O RIE S ..... ....... .... ...... ...... ...... ....... ...... ... 2 SPE CI AL NO TES ........... .... ...... ...... ...... ....... ...... . 5 SE CTI ON 1— GEN ER AL GUI DE LI NES ........... ...... . 6 Maintenance ............................... ...................................[...]

  • Page 4

    TABLE OF CONTEN TS Platinum ™ Series 4 Part No 1118353 SE CTI ON 6— MAIN TEN ANCE .. ...... ...... ....... ..... 32 Routine Maintenance ........................ .................................... ............ 32 SECTION 7—TROUBLESH OOTING GUIDE ....... .. 35 LIMITED WARRANTY . ........ ........ ........ ....... .... 38[...]

  • Page 5

    SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1118353 5 Pl atinum ™ Series SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in thi s manual and app ly to hazards or unsafe practices whi ch could result i n personal injury or property dam age. Refer to the following table for defin itions of the signal words NOTICE The information contai ned in this document is subject to change with[...]

  • Page 6

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Platinum ™ Series 6 Part No 1118353 SECT ION 1—GE NERAL GUIDELINE S In order to ens ure the safe installation, assembly and operation of the Platinum concentrator these instructions MUST be follow ed. CAUTION “Caution: Federal law restricts t h is device t o sale or rental by or on order of a physi cian, or any [...]

  • Page 7

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1118353 7 Pl atinum ™ Series  WARNING The use o f oxygen therapy requires t hat special care be taken to reduce the risk of fire. Any materials that will burn i n air , and some t hat will not, ar e easily igni ted and burn rapidly in high concentrations of oxygen. For safety co n cerns, it is necessary t[...]

  • Page 8

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Platinum ™ Series 8 Part No 1118353  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 openi ng may b e blocked. Keep the openings free from lint, hai r and the like. Fill humi difi er with wat er to the lev el sh own by the manufacturer . DO [...]

  • Page 9

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1118353 9 Pl atinum ™ Series  WARNING To Red uce The Ris k Of Bu rns, Electrocuti on, Fire Or Injury To Person s. A void us ing whi le bathi ng. If conti nuous usage is required by the physician’ s prescrip tion: The concentrator MUS T b e located in another ro om at least seven (7) feet fro m the bath.[...]

  • Page 10

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Platinum ™ Series 10 Part No 1118353  WARNING Use of some admini stration access ories or certain hum idifi ers not speci fied for use wi th oxygen concen trat or may i mpair the performance. In certain circumstances oxygen ther apy can b e hazardous. Inv acare recommends that yo u s eek medical advice before usi[...]

  • Page 11

    SECTION 2—FEATURES Part No 1118353 11 Platinum ™ Series SECTIO N 2— FEATU RES Oxygen Outlet Flowmet er Oxygen P urity Indicato r Lights (Se nsO 2 model only)/ Fault and Pow er Indicat or Lights (LX mod el only) Power Switc h Circuit Br eaker Elapsed T ime Met er Cabinet Filt er (one of two shown) REAR VIEW ACCESSORIES ( NOT SH OWN): Remote H [...]

  • Page 12

    SECTION 3—HANDLING Platinum ™ Series 12 Part No 1118353 SECT ION 3—H ANDLING The concentrator should AL W A YS be kept i n the upright position to preve n t cabinet damage while bei ng transpor ted. The shippi ng container has been desi gned to assure maximum protection of the concentrator . If the concentrator is to be reshipped by common ca[...]

  • Page 13

    SECTION 4—SPECIFICATIONS Part No 1118353 13 Platinum ™ Series SECTI ON 4— SPECIFI CATI ONS *NOTE: S tated concentration levels achieved after initial warm-up period (approximately 30 minu tes). Electrical Requirements: 120 VAC ± 10% (132 VAC/108 VAC), 60 Hz Rated Current Input: Platinum 5 and XL: 4.3 A Platinum 10: 4.7 A Sound Level: Platinu[...]

  • Page 14

    SECTION 4—SPECIFICATIONS Platinum ™ Series 14 Part No 1118353 5LXO 2 INDICATORS: 5LX INDI CATO RS: Flow Range: Pl atinum 5 and XL - 0.5 to 5 L/min. For flowrates less than 1 L/min., we re commend the use of the Invacare Pediatric Fl owmeter IRC PF16 Acces sory. Platinum 10 - 2 L/min. to 10 L/min Low Flow Alarm: Platinum 5 - 0 L/min. to 0.5 L/mi[...]

  • Page 15

    SECTION 4—SPECIFICATIONS Part No 1118353 15 Platinum ™ Series Filters: Cabinet (2), Outlet HEPA and Compressor Inlet. Safety System: Current overload or line surge shutdown. High temperature compressor shutdown. High Pressure Alarm w/c ompressor shut- down. Low Pressure Alarm w/c ompressor shutdown. Battery Free Power Loss Alarm. SensO 2 Oxygen[...]

  • Page 16

    SECTION 4—SPECIFICATIONS Platinum ™ Series 16 Part No 1118353 Placement: No closer than three inches from any wall, furniture, draperies, or similar surfaces. Tubing: 7 ft cannula with a maximum 50 ft of Crush-Proof Tubing (DO NOT pinch). Platinum 10: Recommended use up to 50 ft high flow tubin g with high flow cannula at all flow rates. Relati[...]

  • Page 17

    NOTES Part No 1118353 17 Platinum ™ Series NOT ES[...]

  • Page 18

    NOTES Platinum ™ Series 18 Part No 1118353 NOT ES[...]

  • Page 19

    Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing[...]

  • Page 20

    REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT! The benefits of registering: 1. Safeguard your investment. 2. Ensure long term maintenance and servicing of your purchase. 3. Receive updates with product information, maintenance tips, and industry news. 4. Invacare can contact you or your provider, if servicing is needed on your product. 5. It will enable Invacare to improv[...]

  • Page 21

    1. Method of purchase: (check all that apply) ❏ Medicare ❏ Insurance ❏ Medicaid ❏ Other 2. This product was purchased for use by: (check one) ❏ Self ❏ Parent ❏ Spouse ❏ Other 3. Product was purchased for use at: ❏ Home ❏ Facility ❏ Other 4. I purchased an Invacare product because: ❏ Price ❏ Features (list features) 5. Who [...]

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  • Page 23

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1118353 23 Platinum ™ Series SECTI ON 5— OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Introdu ction Y our oxyg en concentrator i s intended for i ndividual use in the home. It is an electronically operated device that separates oxygen fro m roo m air . It provides high concentration of oxygen directly to you through a nasal[...]

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    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Platinum ™ Series 24 Part No 1118353 Recommen ded Guid elines for Op timu m Performa nce NOTE: Ensure th at yo ur concentrator is at lea st three inches aw ay from walls, draperies or furnitur e to assure sufficient air flow . Avoid deep pile carpets and heaters, radiators or hot air registers. Plug in Po wer Co[...]

  • Page 25

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1118353 25 Platinum ™ Series Connect H um idifier ( If So Pre scribed) NOTE: For this procedur e, ref er to FIGURE 5.1 - FIGURE 5.4. NOTE: F ill humidif ier with di st illed water to the level in dicated by the manu facturer . (For Platinum 5, XL - recommended humidifiers are: Invacar e 3260, 003-40, or [...]

  • Page 26

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Platinum ™ Series 26 Part No 1118353 3. Remov e the fi lter access door locat ed on the si de of the concentrator . Insert a flathead screwdriver in the plate groov e on t he to p edge of the filter access do or and gently pry the filter acc ess door open. Refer to Detai l “ A” in FIGURE 5.3. 4. The humidi f[...]

  • Page 27

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1118353 27 Platinum ™ Series 6. Attach oxyg en tubi ng from the humidi fier bottle to oxygen outle t connector on the oxygen concentr ator (FIGURE 5.4). 7. Attach the cannula/patient supply tubing to the humidi fier bottle outlet (FIGURE 5.4). 8. After ass embly , ensure that oxygen is flowi ng through t[...]

  • Page 28

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Platinum ™ Series 28 Part No 1118353 FIGURE 5.5 Power Switch Flow rate NOTE: For this procedur e, ref er to FIGURE 5.6 on page 29. 1. T urn the flowrate knob to the setting prescri bed by y our physici an or therapist.  WARNING DO NOT change the L/min. setting on the flowmeter unless a change has be en prescr[...]

  • Page 29

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1118353 29 Platinum ™ Series FIGURE 5.6 Flo wra te SensO 2 Oxygen Pur ity Indica tor (If Your Unit F eatures the O 2 Sen sor Fea ture) This feature monitors the purity of oxygen generat ed b y the oxygen concentrat or . If puri ty falls below factory preset standards, indic ator lights on the contro l pa[...]

  • Page 30

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Platinum ™ Series 30 Part No 1118353 YELLOW light ( ) - Call suppli er I MMEDIA TEL Y . Y ou may continue to use the concentrator unless instructed otherwise by y our suppli er . Be certain that backup oxygen is nearby . RED light ( )- T otal unit shutdown. Switch IMMEDIA TEL Y to backup oxygen supply . Call sup[...]

  • Page 31

    SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1118353 31 Platinum ™ Series FIGURE 5.8 Indicators (If Your U nit Does Not Feature the O 2 Sensor) Call Supplier Normal RED GREEN A ut o S hu t - Do w n Use Backup I/O[...]

  • Page 32

    SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE Platinum ™ Series 32 Part No 1118353 SECT ION 6—MAIN TENANC E NOTE: The Invacare concen trators a re s pecifically designed to minimize routine pr eventive mainten a nce. In places with high d ust or soot levels, maintenance may need to be performed mor e often. Only authorized or factory-trained personnel should perform[...]

  • Page 33

    SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE Part No 1118353 33 Platinum ™ Series CAUTION DO NOT operate the concentrator wit h out the filters installed. FIGURE 6.1 Cleaning the Cabinet Filter Cabinet  WARNING UNPLUG the concentrator when cleaning. To avoid electrical shock, DO NOT remove cabinet. 1. Clean the cabinet with a mi ld household cleaner and non-abrasi[...]

  • Page 34

    SECTION 6—MAINTENANCE Platinum ™ Series 34 Part No 1118353  WARNING DO NOT overfill humidifier bottle. FIGURE 6.2 Preventive Maintenance Record ON EACH INSPECTION MODEL NO. I R C SERIAL NO. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECORD INVACARE PLATINUM OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR Record Date of Service Record Elapsed Hours On Hour Meter Clean Cabinet Filter(s) Che[...]

  • Page 35

    SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Part No 1118353 35 Platinum ™ Series SECT ION 7—TROUBL ESHOOTI NG GUIDE SYMPTOM: PROBABLE CAUSE: SOLUTION: Alarm: Main Po wer Loss: 1. Insert plug into outlet. SHORT BEEPS, LONG PAUSE 1. Power cord NO T plugged in. 2. Inspect house circuit breakers or fuses. If problem recurs, use a different outlet. Concentrat[...]

  • Page 36

    SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Platinum ™ Series 36 Part No 1118353 YELLOW or RED LIGHT Illumi- nat ed. Alarm: CONTINUOUS On red light only. * Only applies to 5LXO 2 and 10LX O 2 SensO 2 models. 1. Low oxygen purity.* 2. Kinked or blocked tub- ing, cannula or humid i- fier.* 3. Flowmeter set at 0.5 L/min. for Platinum 5 and 1 L/min. for Platin[...]

  • Page 37

    SECTION 7—TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Part No 1118353 37 Platinum ™ Series Alarm: RAPID Beep....Beep... Beep...Beep LOW FLOW ALARM 1a. Kinked or blocked tubing, cannula or humid- ifie r. 1b. Flowmeter set at 0.5 L/min. for Platinum 5 and 1 L/min. for Platinum 10 or less. 1a. Inspect for kinks or blockages. Correct, c lean or replace item. Once correc[...]

  • Page 38

    LIMITED WARRANTY Platinum ™ Series 38 Part No 1118353 LIMITED WARRANTY NOTE: THE WARRA NTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUC TS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975 . This warran t y is extended only to the origina l pur chaser who pur chases this produc t when new and unused f rom Invacare Cor poration or a deale[...]

  • Page 39

    LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1118353 39 Platinum ™ Series For warr anty service, please con t act Invac are Corporation's Service Department at the toll free number on the back cover. Upon rec eiving notice of an alleged defect in a product, Invaca re Corporation will issue a serialized return authorization. It sha ll then be the responsibility [...]

  • Page 40

    Invacare Corporation www.i nvacare. com USA One Invaca re Way Elyria , Ohio U SA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Techni cal Se rvices 800-832-4707 Invacare, Yes, you can. , Se nsO 2 , and t he Medal lion Desig n are regist ered tradema rks of I nvacare C orporati on. Platin um, HomeFi ll, Sie ve-Gar d, P recise R X are trad emarks o f Invaca re Corpo ratio[...]