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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator IRC5PO2VAW en HomeFill® System Compatible User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
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All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator Symbols in Documentation 1 General General Warning Sign 1.1 Symbols The background color inside the triangle is yellow on product labels. Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or Read Manual property damage.
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General **This product complies with Directive Keep Dry 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. The launch date of this product is stated in Transport and Storage Temperature the CE declaration of conformity. EC Representative -29C Transport and Storage Humidity Reference Number Serial Number Alternating Current Type BF equipment Symbols on Product...
Risk of Injury or Damage 1.2 Intended Use Use of this product outside of the intended use The intended function and use of the Invacare Perfecto and specifications has not been tested and may Oxygen Concentrator is to provide supplemental oxygen to...
DANGER! sieve beds. Risk of Injury or Death While Invacare strives to produce the best oxygen Concentrated oxygen exits the opposite end of the active concentrator in the market today, this oxygen sieve bed and is directed into an oxygen reservoir where it concentrator can fail to produce oxygen due to is delivered to the patient.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 2 Safety Phthalate label is located on the base. 2.1 Label Locations 2.2 General Guidelines In order to ensure the safe installation, assembly and operation of the concentrator these instructions MUST be followed. Serial number label is located on the back of the concentrator at the base.
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Invacare for repair. – DO NOT allow smoking within the same room – THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS where the oxygen concentrator or any oxygen SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator DANGER! DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury or Damage from Fire Risk of Death or Injury from Electric Shock Textiles, oil or petroleum substances, grease, To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, death greasy substances and other combustibles are...
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– Monitor patients using this device who are Invacare and are not recommended for use unable to hear or see alarms or communicate with Invacare products.
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WARNING! – Users should contact your dealer or Invacare Risk of Injury or Damage for service. To prevent injury or damage from misuse: – NEVER leave concentrator unattended when plugged in.
For additional information, refer to 10.2 Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC), page 39. WARNING! – Use of accessories and cables other than those specified or provided by Invacare could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 3 Components Oxygen Outlet Flowmeter 3.1 Component Identification Elapsed Time Meter Oxygen Purity Indicator Lights/Fault and Power Indicator Lights Circuit Breaker Power Switch 1195056-B...
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Refer to the HomeFill System user manual for connection and operating instructions. When not in use, the plug provided with the concentrator should be inserted into the outlet fitting. For more information about the HomeFill System, contact your Invacare dealer. 1195056-B...
Accessories 4 Accessories 4.1 Optional Accessories There are many different types of humidifiers, oxygen tubing, cannulas and masks that can be used with this device. You should contact your local home care supplier for recommendations on which of these devices will be best for you.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its 5 Setup contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier, or your local dealer. 5.1 Unpacking 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.
Usage 6 Usage WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage To avoid injury or damage from airborne 6.1 Introduction pollutants and/or fumes and for optimal performance: Your oxygen concentrator is intended for individual use – Locate and position the concentrator in a well indoors.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator You may select a room in your house where using your 6.3.1 Setting Up the Humidifier (If Prescribed) oxygen concentrator would be most convenient. Your WARNING! concentrator can be easily rolled from room to room on Risk of Injury or Damage its casters.
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Usage 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver in the plate groove on the Humidifier Bottle Humidifier Bottle without Cap top edge of the filter access door C and gently pry the with Cap filter access door off. 1. Remove cap A from bottle B. 2.
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 5. Replace the filter access door and install the air scoop 7. Select the location for the humidifier bottle/adapter G onto the filter access door by inserting the six tabs assembly: H on the air scoop into the six slots E on the sides of •...
Usage 6.3.2 Connecting/Positioning the Nasal Cannula WARNING! Risk of Injury or Death DANGER! To reduce the risk of injury or death from illness: Risk of Injury or Death – Replace the nasal cannula on a regular basis. The cannula can cause tripping, falling, or other Check with your equipment provider or injury if improperly positioned and secured.
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator Fig. 6-2 Concentrator with Humidifier Fig. 6-1 Concentrator without Humidifier 1. Remove the cannula from its packaging. Gas flow at the outlet of the cannula can be checked 2. Place the cannula A over your ears and position the while the concentrator is warming up.
Usage 6.3.3 Turning the Concentrator On WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Failure to properly install the humidifier bottle or other accessories to the concentrator will impact the flow of oxygen. – To check for proper operation of the oxygen concentrator and accessories, place the end of the nasal cannula under the surface of a half-full cup of water, only when the oxygen is...
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 6.3.4 Flowrate WARNING! Risk of Minor Injury or Discomfort It is very important to select the prescribed oxygen flow setting. This will ensure you will receive the therapeutic amount of oxygen according to your medical condition.
Usage a rapid beeping of the audible alarm. Check your 6.3.7 Explanation of Oxygen Purity Indicator Lights tubing or accessories for blocked or kinked tubing or a defective humidifier bottle. After rated flow is restored to between 0.5 L/min and 0.75 L/min, the Potential Obstruction Alert will turn off.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator Indicator Explanation Indicator Explanation Symbol Light Symbol Light Purity Purity (LED) (LED) SYSTEM No action is Continuous OKAY GREEN needed. Normal Audible Alarm over light for operation. Sieve-GARD™ Compressor SYSTEM Immediately call Shutdown FAILURE supplier. You may RED light SYSTEM FAILURE.
– DO NOT hose down the product. DANGER! CAUTION! Risk of Injury or Damage Risk of Damage Invacare oxygen concentrators are specifically Harsh chemical agents can damage the designed to minimize routine preventive concentrator. To avoid damage: maintenance. To prevent injury or damage: –...
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator Periodically clean the concentrator’s cabinet as follows: 1. Use a damp cloth or sponge with a mild detergent, such as Dawn dish washing soap, to gently clean the exterior case. 2. Allow the concentrator to air dry or use a dry towel before operating the concentrator.
Maintenance 3. Thoroughly dry the filter and inspect for fraying, Follow these instructions to eliminate possible crumbling, tears and holes. Replace filter if any damage pathogen exchange between patients due to is found. contamination of components or accessories. 4. Reinstall the cabinet filter. Preventive maintenance should also be performed at this time if necessary.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 7.6 Preventive Maintenance Checklist ON EACH INSPECTION Record Date of Service Record Elapsed Hours on Hour Meter Clean Cabinet Filter(s) (Refer to Cleaning the Cabinet Filter.) Check Prescribed L/min Flowrate DURING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, OR BETWEEN PATIENTS...
We only use REACH compliant materials and components. 8.2 Wear and Tear Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that has an alleged defect in workmanship. See Warranty that shipped with the product for specific warranty information.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Alarm: Main Power Loss: No lights illuminated. 1. Power cord not plugged in. 1. Insert plug into outlet. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Inspect house circuit breakers or fuses. If problem Short Beeps, long pause 3.
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Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Alarm: Potential Obstruction Alert GREEN light illuminated. 1. Possible internal obstruction 1. Inspect for kinks or blockages. Correct, clean or in the oxygen path. Kinked replace item. Once corrected, turn power Off for 60 Rapid or blocked tubing, cannula or seconds and then turn power back On.
34.5 kPa ± 3.45 kPa (5 psi ± 0.5 psi) Flow Range: 0.5 to 5 L/min (maximum). For flowrates less than 1 L/min, we recommend the use of the Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter Accessory (IRCPF16AW). Potential Obstruction Alert: 0 L/min to 0.5 L/min The concentrator detects a condition that may indicate a potential obstruction of the output oxygen.
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Technical Data Pressure Relief Mechanism 241 kPa ± 34.5 kPa (35 psi ± 5 psi) Operational at: Change in maximum 0.7 L/min recommended flow when back pressure of 7 kPa is applied: Filters: Cabinet, Outlet HEPA and Compressor Inlet Safety System: Current overload or line surge shutdown High temperature compressor shutdown High Pressure Alarm w/ compressor shutdown...
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator Standards and Regulatory Listing: Certified complying with: IEC/EN 60601-1 IEC/EN 60601-1-2 IEC/EN 60601-1-6 IEC/EN 60601-1-11 ISO 80601-2-69 IRC5PO2VAW CE marked models: Electrical: No extension cords. Placement: No closer than 30.5 cm (12 in) from any wall, furniture, draperies, or similar surfaces to assure sufficient air flow.
Technical Data 10.2 Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) Guidance and manufacturer´s declaration—electromagnetic emission The Device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Device should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - guidance...
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator Electrical Fast Mains power quality should be that of a typical transient / burst ± 2 kV mains, 100kHz ± 2 kV mains, 100kHz commercial or hospital environment. IEC 61000-4-4 Surge ± 1 kV line(s) to line(s) ±...
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Technical Data Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the Device including cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter. Recommended separation distance: Conducted RF 3 Vrms, 6 Vrms 3 Vrms, 6 Vrms...
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ V Oxygen Concentrator measured field strength in the location in which the Device is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Device should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Device.
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Technical Data For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation, distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
Terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold. Belgium & Luxemburg: Invacare nv, Autobaan 22, B-8210 Loppem • Tel: (32) (0) 50 83 10 10 • Fax: (32) (0) 50 83 10 11 • belgium@invacare.com • www.invacare.be Danmark: Invacare A/S, Sdr.
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Invacare Corporation Manufacturer One Invacare Way Invacare Corporation Elyria, Ohio 44035 2101 E. Lake Mary Blvd. United States Sanford, FL 32773 Tel: 440–329–6000 United States Tel: 800–333–6900 Tel: 407–321–5630 Technical Services Tel: 440–329–6593 Tel: 800–832–4707 www.invacare.com EU Representative Invacare Deutschland GmbH Kleiststraße 49...
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