Respironics EverFlo User manual

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EverFlo EverFlo Q

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EverFlo / EverFlo QUser Manual
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Table of Contents
Symbol Key ....................................................................................................... 2
Abbreviations................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................ 3
Intended Use.................................................................................................... 3
About Your EverFlo / EverFlo Q.................................................................3
Parts of Your Concentrator .......................................................................... 3
Accessory Equipment and Replacement Parts .................................... 3
Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2: Operating Instructions.............................................. 5
Chapter 3: Cleaning & Maintenance .......................................... 7
Cleaning............................................................................................................. 7
Service ................................................................................................................ 7
How to Contact Respironics........................................................................ 7
Chapter 4: Alarms and Troubleshooting ................................... 8
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................ 9
Chapter 5: Specications............................................................10
Appendix A: EMC Information ..................................................12
Limited Warranty .........................................................................14
EverFlo /EverFlo QUser Manual

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EverFlo is a trademark of Respironics, Inc. and its affiliates.
© 2008 Respironics, Inc. and its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Symbol Key
Follow Instructions for Use AC Power
Type BF Applied Part REF Model Number
Class II equipment SN Serial Number
No smoking On (Power)
No oil or grease O (Power)
Do not disassemble IPX1 Drip proof equipment
General Alarm Action Required, Check System Notication
European Declaration of
Conformity
CompliantwiththeWasteElectricalandElectronic
Equipment/Restrictionofthe Use ofCertain
Hazardous Substances inElectricalandElectronic
Equipment (WEEE/RoHS) recycling directives
Canadian/US
Certication
Abbreviations
LED Light Emitting Diode
LPM Liters per Minute
OPI Oxygen Percentage Indicator

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Your health care professional has determined that supplemental oxygen is of benefit to you and has prescribed
an oxygen concentrator set at a specific flow setting to meet your needs. DO NOT change the flow settings
unless your health care professional tells you to do so. Please read and understand this entire manual before
using the device.
Intended Use
e EverFlo / EverFlo Q Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen to persons
requiring oxygen therapy. e device is not intended to be life supporting or life sustaining.
About Your EverFlo / EverFlo Q
e device produces concentrated oxygen from room air for delivery to a patient requiring low flow oxygen
therapy. e oxygen from the air is concentrated using a molecular sieve and a pressure swing adsorption
process. Your home care provider will show you how to operate the concentrator and will be available to answer
any questions. If you have additional questions or problems, contact your home care provider.
Parts of Your Concentrator
Accessory Equipment and Replacement Parts
Contact your home care provider if you have questions about this equipment. Use only the following
Respironics accessories and replacement parts with this device:
- Air Inlet Filter
- Humidifier Connector Tube
Control Panel
On/O Switch
Flow Meter
Oxygen Outlet
Port
Humidier Bottle
Mounting Strap
Humidier
Connector
Tube
Filter Door
Air Inlet Filter

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Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
A warning represents the possibility of harm to the operator or patient.
• For proper operation, your concentrator requires unobstructed ventilation. The ventilation ports are located at the rear
base of the device and at the side air inlet filter. Keep the device at least 15 to 30 cm away from walls, furniture, and
especially curtains that could impede adequate airflow to the device. Do not place the concentrator in a small closed
space (such as a closet).
• Do not remove the covers of this device. Servicing must be referred to an authorized and trained Respironics home
care provider.
• In the event of an equipment alarm or if you are experiencing any signs of discomfort consult your home care provider
and/or your health care professional immediately.
• Oxygen generated by this concentrator is supplemental and should not be considered life supporting or life sustaining.
In certain circumstances oxygen therapy can be hazardous; any user should seek medical advice prior to using this
device.
• Where the prescribing health care professional has determined that an interruption in the supply of oxygen, for any
reason, may have serious consequences to the user, an alternate source of oxygen should be available for immediate use.
• Oxygen vigorously accelerates combustion and should be kept away from heat or open flame. Not suitable for use in
the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Do not smoke, allow others to smoke or have open flames near the concentrator when it is in use.
• Do not use oil or grease on the concentrator or its components as these substances, when combined with oxygen, can
greatly increase the potential for a fire hazard and personal injury.
• Do not use the oxygen concentrator if either the plug or power cord is damaged. Do not use extension cords or
electrical adapters.
• Do not attempt to clean the concentrator while it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Device operation above or outside of the voltage, LPM, temperature, humidity and/or altitude values specified may
decrease oxygen concentration levels.
• Your home care provider is responsible for performing appropriate preventive maintenance at the intervals
recommended by the device manufacturer.
Cautions
A caution represents the possibility of damage to the equipment.
• Do not place liquids on or near the device.
• If liquid is spilled on the device, turn the power off and unplug from electrical outlet before attempting to clean up
spill. Call your home care provider if device does not continue to work properly.