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₂ ₂ ₂ Invacare® Perfecto ™ Oxygen Concentrator IRC5PO2AW, IRC5PO2VAW en HomeFill® Oxygen System Compatible Service Manual DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 1 General Indoor Use ONLY 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe Keep Dry practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words.
Contact information for your local Invacare office is located inside This outlet fitting is to be used only for filling oxygen cylinders the back cover of this manual.
– Check ALL external components and carton for damage. In case of damage, or if the product is not working correctly, contact a technician or Invacare for repair. – THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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– DO NOT use the concentrator in the presence – Users should contact your dealer or Invacare for of pollutants, smoke, fumes, flammable anesthetics, service. cleaning agents, or chemical vapors.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator WARNING! CAUTION! Risk of Injury Risk of damage It is very important to select the prescribed level of Shorter periods of operation may reduce maximum oxygen flow. To void injury from oxygen deprivation: product life. For optimum performance: –...
Installation 3 Installation 3.1 Verification of Battery Free Power Loss Alarm Check the concentrator for proper operating conditions. If the unit has been in below-freezing temperatures, allow it to warm up to room temperature before operating. The concentrator may need to be turned on for four to five seconds to charge the Battery Free Power Loss Alarm. Connect power cord to outlet and turn the concentrator on.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator If the oxygen level is not above 85% ± 2% after the first five minutes, the system will continue to monitor the O and wait for a maximum of 30 minutes from start-up to reach 85% ± 2% before activating an alarm. Environmental factors such as low voltage, high altitude, or age of the machine will affect the time required to reach 85% ±...
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 5 Maintenance 5.1 Cleaning the Cabinet Filter DANGER! – To prevent electrical shock, ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. At a minimum, preventive maintenance MUST be performed according to the maintenance record guidelines. In places with high dust or soot levels, maintenance may need to be performed more often.
Maintenance 5.3 Replacing the Outlet HEPA Filter Perform this procedure during preventive maintenance or between patients depending on the outlet HEPA filter check results. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. Remove the cabinet. Refer to 6.1 Removing Cabinet, page 17. For easier access to the outlet HEPA filter A, remove the compressor inlet HEPA filter by grasping the compressor inlet filter, pull outward and up until filter is dislodged from rubber base.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 5.5 Replacing the Muffler Assembly Perform this procedure during preventive maintenance or between patients depending upon the environment the concentrator is used in. IRC5PO2AW Filter, capacitor, and PE valve not shown. PE valve not shown. IRC5PO2VAW Filter, capacitor, and PE valve not shown.
Maintenance Inspect the components to ensure they are clear. 10. Do one of the following: • Replace exhaust canister H and throttling muffler I if plugged or restricted. • Install only new throttling muffler if exhaust canister is in good condition. 11.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 5.7 Preventive Maintenance Checklist Model No: Serial No: ON EACH INSPECTION Record Date of Service Record Elapsed Hours on Hour Meter Clean Cabinet Filter(s) Check Prescribed L/min. Flow Rate DURING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, OR BETWEEN PATIENTS UNITS WITH SensO —...
Service 6 Service 6.1 Removing Cabinet DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. Remove the four mounting screws A that secure cabinet assembly B to the base assembly C. Lift the cabinet straight up.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.2 Replacing Compressor Assembly 6.2.1 Replacing Compressor Assembly Before September 2015 DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Refer to recycling information following local governing ordinances and recycling plans regarding disposal of the concentrator or components.
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Service Disconnect brass nut F from compressor. IRC5PO2AW IRC5PO2VAW Remove the four mounting screws G and grommets H that secure the compressor to the base assembly. Leave springs on post in the base. 10. Tilt compressor assembly forward and lift out. 11.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.2.2 Replacing Compressor Assembly After September 2015 DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. IRC5PO2AW PE valve not shown. PE valve not shown.
Service Disconnect brass nut D from compressor. IRC5PO2AW IRC5PO2VAW Remove the four mounting screws E and grommets F that secure the compressor to the base assembly. Leave springs on posts in the base. Tilt compressor assembly forward and lift out. 10.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.3.2 Replacing Capacitor After September 2015 IRC5PO2AW IRC5PO2VAW Filter and PE valve not shown. Filter and PE valve not shown. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. Remove the cabinet. Refer to 6.1 Removing Cabinet, page 17.
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Service Depending on the date of manufacture, the unit will be equipped with one of the two PE valve assemblies A shown above, circular shape (top) or rectagular shape (bottom). Only the AW model is shown. The PE valve for the VAW model replaces in the same manner. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.5 Replacing Sieve Beds Refer to recycling information following local governing ordinances and recycling plans regarding disposal of the concentrator or components. 6.5.1 Replacing Sieve Beds (IRC5PO2AW) DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock –...
Service 6.5.2 Replacing Sieve Beds (IRC5PO2VAW) DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. ALWAYS replace sieve beds in pairs to ensure that both beds are in optimum condition. There are two configurations of the PE valve assembly, a circular shape PE valve assembly (Item B) and a rectangular shape PE valve assembly (Item B).
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.6 Replacing Check Valves DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Product Tank with Regulator Manufactured Before 7/1/12 Product Tank with Regulator Manufactured After 7/1/12 Only the VAW model is show for clarity.
Service Reinstall compressor inlet HEPA filter. Refer to 5.4 Replacing the Compressor Inlet HEPA Filter, page 13. Run units and check for leaks. Refer to 8.1 Leak Test, page 41. 10. If no leaks detected, turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. 11.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator Perform one of the following: Regulators before 07/01/12 (Sensored) or 09/01/12 (Non-Sensored) - Insert a 5/32- inch Allen wrench into the pressure adjustment screw. Regulators after 06/30/12 (Sensored) or 08/31/12 (Non-Sensored) - Insert a 3/32 (2.5 mm) Allen wrench into the pressure adjustment screw.
Service 6.10 Removing and/or Replacing Control Panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Control Panel Mounting Screws 1/4–inch Mounting Screws Top Barbed Fitting For the Flowmeter Bottom Barbed Fitting For the Flowmeter Patient Outlet Barbed Fitting P.C. Board Circuit Breaker Hour Meter On/Off (I/O) Switch 6.10.1 Removing Control Panel DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage...
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.10.2 Replacing the Control Panel DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Remove the control panel. Refer to 6.10.1 Removing Control Panel, page 29.
Service 6.11 Replacing Cooling Fan DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. Remove cabinet. Refer to 6.1 Removing Cabinet, page 17. Remove control panel.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 10. Note the orientation of the installed rubber grommets. There are two recessed areas on the rubber grommet. The larger recessed area of the grommet is installed in the fan. The smaller recessed area is installed in the sound box.
Service Secure new P. C. board in place with existing mounting screws. Reinstall control panel. Refer to 6.10.1 Removing Control Panel, page 29 and reverse ALL steps. Run concentrator to ensure unit operates to specifications. After replacing P. C. board, autotuning may be necessary. Refer to 7.1 Autotuning, page 40. 10.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.14 Replacing On/Off Switch DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. Remove cabinet. Refer to 6.1 Removing Cabinet, page 17.
Service 6.15 Replacing Flowmeter DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. PE valve not shown. Only VAW model is shown. Flowmeter for the AW model replaces in the same manner. Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit..
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 6.16 Replacing Hour Meter DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Only the AW model is shown. The hour meter for the VAW replaces in the same manner.
Service 6.17 Replacing 4-Way Valve and/or Manifold Assembly DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. CAUTION! Risk of Damage This is a maintenance free valve. Opening the valve will void any and all warranties applicable to the valve. –...
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator Remove the “F” tube from the 4 way valve/manifold assembly. Using a hose clamp tool, remove the clamps F that secure the tubes G to the 4-way valve/manifold assembly. Remove the tubes from both sides of the 4 way valve/manifold assembly.
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Service Discard O-ring. 10. Install new O-ring into the opening in the plastic manifold housing. CAUTION! Risk of Damage To avoid damage to the rubber O-ring and/or plastic manifold: – DO NOT overtighten pilot valve stem when installing it into plastic manifold. 11.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 7 Autotuning 7.1 Autotuning DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury, or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. – Turn unit Off (O) and unplug before adjusting timing switch. – Use extreme care when making adjustments to the timing switch.
Testing 8 Testing 8.1 Leak Test DANGER! Risk of Death, Injury or Damage To prevent electrical shock – ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Product Tank with Regulator Manufactured Before 7/1/2012 Product Tank with Regulator Manufactured After 7/1/2012 Only the VAW model is shown.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator Turn power Off (O) and unplug the unit. Remove cabinet. Refer to 6.1 Removing Cabinet, page 17. Plug in unit. Turn the concentrator On (I ). Let concentrator run for 30 minutes. WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage To avoid injury or damage from misuse –...
8.3 Low Pressure Test AW Compressor VAW Compressor If any alarm fails to perform to specification, contact Invacare Technical Service. There are two separate failure modes for Low Pressure: • Low product tank pressure. (Pressure in tank drops below a preset value, typically 7 psi).
Only the AW model is shown. The high pressure test is performed in the same manner for the VAW model Capacitor and the PE valve are not shown. If any alarm fails to perform to specification, contact Invacare Technical Service. •...
P. E. Valve Coil - Alarm sequence occurs when the P. E. Valve Coil, connection or P. C. Board Circuitry has failed. If any alarm fails to perform to specification, contact Invacare Technical Service. If problems arise during test, contact Invacare Technical Service for further assistance.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 8.8 Checking Sieve Bed Pressure IRC5PO2AW DANGER! – To prevent electrical shock, ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Disassembly Turn power Off (O) and unplug unit. Remove cabinet. Refer to 6.1 Removing Cabinet, page 17.
Testing 8.9 Checking Sieve Bed Pressure (Model IRC5PO2VAW Only) DANGER! – To prevent electrical shock, ALWAYS disconnect concentrator from electrical outlet before servicing. Disassembly Product Tank with Regulator Manufactured Before 7/1/2012 Product Tank with Regulator Manufactured After 7/1/2012 Turn power Off (O) and unplug unit. Remove cabinet.
Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator 9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Solution Normal Operation: No Problems. System Okay. Internal Status Indicators: RED: Off GREEN: Off Unit plugged in, power switch On (I). Single beep on start up. Power loss: No Problems.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Solution On/Off (I/O) switch. Check all electrical connections to the ON/OFF (I/O) switch for any disconnected wires. Disconnected wire. If the concentrator does not come on at all and Faulty switch. wiring is intact, label and remove wires one at a time. Remove and replace with new one.
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator Symptom Probable Cause Solution Unit plugged in, power switch On (1), Regulator cracked or leaking. Replace regulator. Refer to 6.7 Replacing Regulator, continuous audible alarm. Compressor shut page 27. down (Failure to cycle due to low pressure).
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Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Solution Low Concentration: Cabinet filters dirty. Clean or replace. Refer to 5.1 Cleaning the Compressor inlet filter dirty. Cabinet Filter, page 12 and 5.3 Replacing the Check for O purity using a calibrated Outlet HEPA Filter, page 13. Oxygen Analyzer at Test Point 1 Replace inlet filter.
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Invacare® Perfecto₂™ Oxygen Concentrator Symptom Probable Cause Solution Fluctuating Flow: Regulator/Flowmeter: Check pressure at oxygen outlet. Adjust regulator. Refer to 6.8 Adjusting Regulator, page Incorrectly set regulator. Flowmeter malfunction. If flow is still unstable, check for leaks starting at the compressor outlet fitting through all pneumatic connections.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Solution Oxygen Purity: P. C. board defective. Replace P. C. board. Refer to 6.12 Replacing P. C. Board, page 32. Refer to 7.1 Autotuning, page 40. Internal Status Indicators: Control Panel Indicators: RED: Off YELLOW: On GREEN: On After 30 minutes of run time, unit operates normally, oxygen purity within normal range.
34.5 kPa ± 3.45 kPa (5 psi ± 0.5 psi ) Low Flow Alarm: 0.5 to 5 L/min For flowrates less than 1 L/min, we recommend the use of the Invacare Pediatric Flowmeter IRCPF16AW Accessory. Potential Obstruction Alert: 0.5 to 5 L/min The concentrator detects a condition that may indicate a potential obstruction of the output oxygen.
Technical data Standard and Regulatory Listings IEC/EN60601-1, A1, A2 IEC/EN60601-1-2 IEC/EN61000-3-2 IEC/EN61000-3-3, ISO8359 MDD 93/42/EEC, Annex I and IX CE marked model: IRC5PO2AW/IRC5PO2VAW Electrical: No extension cords. Placement: No closer than 30,5 cm (12 in) from any wall, draperies, or furniture to assure sufficient air flow Avoid deep pile carpets and heaters, radiators or hot air registers Floor location only...
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