Inspecting/Replacing The Throttle Muffler; For Platinum 9 Awq; For Platinum 5Lxaw - Invacare Platinum IRC5LXO2AW Service Manual

Inspecting/Replacing the Throttle Muffler

For Platinum 9 AWQ

1. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit.
2. Remove cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet on page 25.
3. Remove the throttle muffler from exhaust canister.
4. Cut the two tie wraps that secure the exhaust canister together.
5. Remove the exhaust canister from the Y-tube.
6. Separate the two halves of the exhaust canister (Detail "A").
7. Inspect the throttle muffler located inside the exhaust canister (Detail "A").
8. Perform one of the following:
• If excessive buildup, remove the throttle muffler and discard. Replace with a new
muffler. Proceed to STEP 9.
• If no buildup present use existing throttle muffler and proceed to STEP 9.
9. Install throttle muffler into Y-tube (Detail "A").
10. Reconnect both halves of the exhaust canister (Detail "A").
11. Install exhaust canister over throttle muffler that is inserted into the Y-tube (Detail
"A").
12. Run unit and inspect for leaks. Refer to Leak Test on page 71.
13. If no leaks detected, turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit.
14. Reinstall cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet on page 25.

For Platinum 5LXAW

1. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit.
2. Remove cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet on page 25.
3. Remove the throttle muffler from the Y-tube.
4. Inspect the throttle muffler.
5. Perform one of the following:
• If excessive buildup discard the throttle muffler and replace with a new
muffler.
• If no buildup present use existing throttle muffler and proceed.
6. Install throttle muffler into Y-tube.
7. Run unit and inspect for leaks. Refer to Leak Test on page 71.
8. If no leaks detected, turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit.
9. Reinstall cabinet. Refer to Removing Cabinet on page 25.
Part No 1118396
SECTION 6—PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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Platinum Oxygen