Invacare IRC 1720 User Manual

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SECTION 2—OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Treatment Instructions
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2.
NOTE: The Invacare Stratos Portable Nebulizer has been designed 
for intermittent use. Normal treatment time should be five to ten 
minutes. Turn off the nebulizer after 20 minutes of use and allow the 
device to cool down 40 minutes before turning it on again.
1. Sit in a relaxed and upright position. 
2. Turn on the device by pushing the ON/OFF button. 
3. Begin treatment by 
placing the nebulizer 
mouthpiece between 
your teeth and close your 
mouth. Inhale deeply and 
slowly as the aerosol 
begins to flow and then 
exhale slowly.
4. When treatment is 
completed, turn off the 
nebulizer and unplug the 
power adapter.
FIGURE 2.2  Using the 
Nebulizer
5. Remove the mouthpiece from the nebulizer.