Philips EverFlo Q User manual

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Everflo Q
Operating instructions
Warning: Do not use extension cords or electrical adapters.
1. Select a location that allows the machine to draw in room air
without being restricted. Make sure the device is at least 15 to
30cm away from walls, furniture, and especially curtains that could
impede adequate airflow to the device. Keep away from heat.
2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Do either Step a or Step b below
a. If you are not using a humidifier, connect your nasal cannula to
the Oxygen Outlet Port.
b. If you are using a humidifier, follow the steps below:
i. Open the filter door on the back of the device.
ii. Remove the humidifier connector tube from the back of
the door and replace the filter door.
iii.Fill your humidifier bottle according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
iv. Mount the filled humidifier on the top of the EverFlo
device inside the velcro strap, as shown in the illustration
on the right.
v. Tighten the velcro strap around the bottle and secure it so
it is held firmly in place.
vi. Connect the humidifier connector tube (that you retrieved
from the filter door) to the Oxygen Outlet Port.
vii.Connect the other end of the humidifier connector tube to
the top of the humidifier with the elbow in the tubing
facing the front.

viii.Connect your cannula to the humidifier bottle according
to the humidifier bottle manufacturer's specifications.
4. Press the power switch to the On [] position. Initially, all the LEDs will
illuminate and the audible alert will beep for a few seconds. After that
time, only the green LED should remain lit. You can begin breathing
from the device immediately even though it typically takes l0 minutes
to reach oxygen purity
5. Adjust the flow to the prescribed setting by turning the knob on the
top of the flow meter until the ball is centered on the line marking the
specific flow rate.
6. Be sure oxygen is flowing through the cannula. If it is not, refer to the
troubleshooting guide in the manual.
7. Put on the cannula as directed by your home care provider
8. When you are not using the oxygen concentrator press the power
switch to the Off [O] position.