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Page 2 - SPECIAL NOTES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2 SPECIAL NOTES DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS AEROSOL COMPRESSOR IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOL...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ..................................................................... 2TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................... 3SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................................ 4FEATURES .............

Page 4 - SAFETY SUMMARY; CAUTION

4 SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY CAUTION "Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale or rental by or on order of a physician, or any other practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which he practices to use or order the use of this device."Risk of electric shock. DO NOT disasse...

Page 6 - the detachable accessory bag.; FEATURES

6 NOTE: The 12 volt DC lead, AC/DC power pack and power cord may be stored in the detachable accessory bag. Child Mask Adult Mask Sidestream Nebulizer Coiled Duratube Mouthpiece FEATURES FEATURES Power Indicator Lights On/Off Switch Air Filter Cover 12V - DC Input Plug Storage Compartment Nebulizer ...

Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS; minutes) or using incorrect polarity DC jack.; MODEL IRC1175 SPECIFICATIONS

7 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements: 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or 12 -14 VDC Ambient Temperature Range: 10 o C - 40 o C (50 o F - 104 o F) NOTE: Operating at extreme temperatures may increase treatment times. Power Wattage: 24 Watts, @ 11 ± 1 PSI Thermal Protector: Internal Solid State - Auto Reset...

Page 8 - INTRODUCTION/TRAVELING INFORMATION; INTRODUCTION

8 INTRODUCTION/TRAVELING INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Freeway Freedom is different than other aerosol compressors because it is smaller, lighter and quieter. It has the added benefit of having batteries for complete portability.1. Carefully unpack your Freeway Freedom. Keep the box as this may be requir...

Page 9 - THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK; THE FREEWAY FREEDOM; The Freeway Freedom battery pack contains nickel metal hydride; INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM; Remove the protective film covers (plastic tape) from the battery; FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM; Freeway; REAR VIEW

9 THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK The Freeway Freedom battery pack contains nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells. Refer to PROLONGING THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.A second battery pack may be purchased for emergency purposes or if e...

Page 10 - INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING; NOTE: Refer to NORMAL BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES in this manual; NORMAL BATTERY CHARGING; treatment time between charges.; Your power supply at the DC inlet MUST BE the correct

10 THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING To maximize the capacity and life of the Freeway Freedom rechargeable batteries, FULLY charge them for 16 hours before initial use.1. FULLY discharge the batteries by running the unit 20 minutes ON ( I ) then 40 minutes OFF ( O ) until the...

Page 11 - POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS; Freeway Freedom may be operated from three (3) different sources:; DO NOT plug or unplug the 12 volt lead or AC/DC power; OPERATION; EXPLANATION OF POWER INDICATOR; POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS

11 OPERATION POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS Freeway Freedom may be operated from three (3) different sources: 1. The wall outlet, using the Freeway Freedom AC/DC power pack.2. Freeway Freedom battery pack.3. A 12 volt DC source (such as a car or boat). CAUTION DO NOT plug or unplug the 12 volt lead or AC/DC p...

Page 12 - OPERATION FROM THE WALL OUTLET

12 OPERATION OPERATION FROM THE WALL OUTLET The Freeway Freedom power pack is required for running the Freeway Freedom from AC wall outlets and to recharge the batteries when not in use. Your AC/DC power pack and cord are designed to operate from U.S. and North American outlet voltages and plug conf...

Page 13 - 2 volt DC battery instead of using a cigarette lighter.; WARNING; with medication or when resting during treatment.; the Sidestream nebulizer, or into the base by unscrewing the

13 OPERATION CAUTION If the unit does NOT operate, IMMEDIATELY disconnect the power supply from the DC inlet and check for correct polarity (Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in this manual). NOTE: Battery alligator clips can be purchased from an electronics retail supply company. These connect the cigarette ...

Page 14 - Connect the long hose end of the coiled duratube to the inlet on; FIGURE 2 - PREPARING FOR TREATMENT

14 OPERATION 3. Connect the long hose end of the coiled duratube to the inlet on the bottom of the Sidestream nebulizer. 4. Connect either the mouthpiece (supplied) or face mask (supplied) to the Sidestream nebulizer. NOTE: Freeway Freedom is designed to nebulize 2.5 - 5cc of medication, 3 to 4 time...

Page 15 - TAKING THE TREATMENT; DO NOT use the Freeway Freedom for more than 20; DO NOT run the Freeway Freedom without an air filter as it; TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.

15 OPERATION TAKING THE TREATMENT CAUTION DO NOT use the Freeway Freedom for more than 20 minutes continuously in any one (1) hour. Allow a minimum of 40 minutes rest/cooling time.DO NOT operate the unit in temperatures above 104°F (40°C) or below 50°F (10°C), or place near heat sources such as radi...

Page 16 - detachable accessory bag.

16 AFTER THE TREATMENT (FIGURE 3) 1. Disconnect the Sidestream nebulizer from the coiled duratube by gently twisting the tubing. 2. Rinse out the Sidestream nebulizer and refill with a little clean water.3. Reconnect the coiled duratube to the Sidestream nebulizer and run the Freeway Freedom again f...

Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY; It should last for approximately 2000 treatments

17 OPERATION/MAINTENANCE FIGURE 3 - AFTER THE TREATMENT MAINTENANCE PROLONGING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY The Freeway Freedoms battery is fully sealed and requires no maintenance. It should last for approximately 2000 treatments with normal use, but may last even longer if you follow these rules: 1. ...

Page 18 - not; Storing an extra battery completely discharged may cause; Operate your Freeway Freedom from the AC/DC power pack or; DO NOT operate the unit or charge the batteries in; CLEANING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM; this unit. All disassembly and maintenance of this unit

18 MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you are not using the Freeway Freedom for periods longer than one (1) month, remove the battery pack from the device and store separately. The battery pack will slowly lose charge and, dependant upon storage temperature, will be fully discharged after 2-3 months of storage. O...

Page 19 - CLEANING THE SIDESTREAM NEBULIZER; NOTE: Refer to AFTER THE TREATMENT in the OPERATING section of this; FIGURE 4 - REPLACING THE AIR FILTER; Air Filter Cover

19 MAINTENANCE Your Freeway Freedom, battery pack and power pack can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth.The carrying case can be machine washed (40 o C). Tumble dry at low temperature settings. CLEANING THE SIDESTREAM NEBULIZER NOTE: Refer to AFTER THE TREATMENT in the OPERATING section of this ...

Page 20 - FUSE REPLACEMENT; This is located in the cigarette lighter plug and is removed by; SERVICING; Invacare recommends that the Freeway Freedom is serviced by a; ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

20 FUSE REPLACEMENT The 12 volt DC lead (cigarette lighter lead) is fitted with a T3 amp fuse. This is located in the cigarette lighter plug and is removed by unscrewing the end of the cigarette lighter plug body. Replacement fuses can be purchased at your local electronics store. NOTE: The Freeway ...

Page 21 - PROBLEM; please contact your Invacare Dealer for service.; TROUBLESHOOTING

21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Unit does not run from battery. 1. Assure battery is installed properly. 2. Remove Protective film (tape). 3. Check all leads are removed from DC inlet. 4. Charge battery for 16 hours. Unit does not charge and 1. Confirm power pack is plugged GREEN Charg...

Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY

22 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/user of our products.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have oth...