Invacare IRC 1740 manual

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 ® Pediatric Bear Nebulizer System Compressor Nebulizer System Model IRC 1740[...]

Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 2 Part No 116083 7  WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instruct ions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1160837 3 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT .............................. 4 SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................. 6 INTRODUCTION ............................................ 11 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS ........[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 4 Part No 116083 7 Cleaning the Compressor ......... ....................... ............................... 24 Cleaning the Mouthpiece ....... ............................................. ............. 24 SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE .......................... 25 Routine Care .......... .[...]

SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1160837 5 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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[...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 6 Part No 116083 7 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  [...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Part No 1160837 7 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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  disassembl[...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 8 Part No 116083 7  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 , ?[...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Part No 1160837 9 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear  WARNING Keep  the  nebulizer  tubing,  cord,  and  unit  away  from  heated  or  hot  surfaces,  including  space  heaters,  electric  blankets,  stoves  and  similar  electr ical  appliances. NEVER  drop  or[...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 10 Part No 116083 7  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 [...]

INTRODUCTION Part No 1160837 11 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear INTRODUCTION The  Invacare  P ediatric  Bear  Nebulizer  System  is  a  portable  medical  device  designed  to  efficiently  deliv er  physic ian ‐ prescribed  medication  to  the  bronchial  lung  passages.  The  nebul[...]

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 12 Part No 116083 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Electrical Requirements: 120 VAC, 60Hz, Sing le Phase Running Current: 1.4 A @ 12.4-15.4 psi @ 120 volts Sound Level: 58 dBA Power Wattage: 68 watts @ 18 psig Electric Motor: Class B in compliance wi th UL2111. Foam Intake Filter: Polyurethane Spon[...]

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1160837 13 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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  characteris[...]

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 14 Part No 116083 7 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Compressor If  the  unit  shuts  down  frequently ,  you  may  hav e  a  low  voltage  situation.  Low  voltage  can  also  be  suspected  when: •T h e  motor  does  not  get  up[...]

SECTION 1—HANDLING Part No 1160837 15 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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 [...]

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 16 Part No 116083 7 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  wea r  could  occur . NOT[...]

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1160837 17 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 3. Be  sure  the  medication  pick ‐ up  insert  is  in  place  in  the  bottom  section  of  the  nebulizer . CAUTION DO  NOT  add  over  6  ml  of  medica tion  to  the  medication  cup.T[...]

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 18 Part No 116083 7 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 [...]

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part No 1160837 19 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear Treatment Instructions for Nebulizer 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 ?[...]

SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 20 Part No 116083 7 Treatment Instructions for Mask 1. Attach  nebulizer  cup  to  mask. NOTE:  For  this  procedure,  refe r  to  FIGURE  2.3. 2. Place  mask  on  face. 3. T urn  the  unit  on,  pressing  the  ON/OFF  switc[...]

SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Part No 1160837 21 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Following  the  cleaning  instructions  after  each  use  will  prevent  any  remaining  medication  in  the  nebulizer  cup  from  drying  and  causing  the  device[...]

SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 22 Part No 116083 7  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 and Mask  WARNING To [...]

SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Part No 1160837 23 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 1. Remove  the  nebulizer  and  mouthpiece  from  the  tubing.  If  using  the  mask,  remove  the  mask  from  the  nebulizer . 2. Disassemble  nebulizer  chamber  by  turning  counterclockwise  a[...]

SECTION 3—CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 24 Part No 116083 7 Cleaning the Compressor CAUTION Unplug  unit  bef ore  cleaning.  DO  NOT  submerge  in  wa t e r  to  clean. DO  NOT  clean  using  abrasive  cleaners. 1. Clean  the  casing  of  the  main  unit  d[...]

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE Part No 1160837 25 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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  yo ur  dev[...]

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 26 Part No 116083 7 Nebulizer Change The  nebulizer  is  designed  for  single  patient  use.  The  nebulizer  MUST  be  replaced  after  a  long  period  of  inactivity ,  or  when  it  is  obstructed  by  dry  medicati[...]

SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1160837 27 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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 t hat is known to work. 3. Contact your Invacare dealer. Device does not nebulize, or it nebulizes wea[...]

SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 28 Part No 116083 7 NOTES[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1160837 29 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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 dea[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Invacare ® Pediatri c Bear 30 Part No 116083 7 Upon receiving notice of a n alleged defect in a product, Invacare 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), a[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Part No 1160837 31 Invacare ® Pediatric Bear 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 FITNESS FO R A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE[...]

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