Flowrate, Caution, Ƽ warning – Invacare IRC5PO2V User Manual

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SECTION 5—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Flowrate

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.5 on page 20.

1. Turn the flowrate knob to the setting prescribed by your

physician or therapist.

CAUTION

Never set the flow greater than 5 L/min.

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT change the L/min setting on the flowmeter unless a
change has been prescribed by your physician or therapist.

NOTE: To properly read the flowmeter, locate the prescribed flowrate
line on the flowmeter. Next, turn the flow knob until the ball rises to
the line. Now, center the ball on the L/min line prescribed.

2. If the flowrate on the flowmeter ever falls below 0.5 L/min

for more than about one minute, the LOW FLOW alarm
will be triggered. This is a rapid beeping of the audible
alarm. Check your tubing or accessories for blocked or
kinked tubing or a defective humidifier bottle. After rated
flow is restored, between 0.5 L/min and 0.75 L/min, the
LOW FLOW audible alarm will turn off.

NOTE: The use of some accessories such as the pediatric flowstand
and the HomeFill compressor will deactivate the Low Flow Alarm.