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1. 24 EverGo User Manual Caring for your Batteries Handle your batteries with care Do not allow a battery s terminals to touch together as this will cause the battery to fail Do not immerse a battery in water Do not disassemble or deform a battery Do not expose to or dispose of a battery in fire Avoid exposing a battery to excessive physical shock or vibration dropping etc Keep all batteries out of the reach of children Do not use any battery that has been damaged in any way Always charge the batteries in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions using specified chargers only Do not use modified battery chargers Battery Storage Lithium ion batteries can be stored from 4 F 20 C to 140 F 460 C at up to 8096 relative humidity However they are best stored below 70 F 21 C in a cool dry well ventilated facility free from corrosive gas or vapor Storage at temperatures above 113 F 45 C may degrade battery perfor mance and reduce battery life Storage at low temperatures may affect initial battery performance Battery Disposal Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local regulations 25 EverGo User Manual Caring for your EverGo Device Cleaning the Air Inlet Filter Respironics recommends that you clean the air inlet filter daily Wash the air inlet filter located in the zippered compartment on the end of the device case Your home care provider may advise yo2. 28 EverGo User Manual By Bus or Train Most bus and train lines allow passengers to use portable oxygen concentra tors but you may need to notify them in advance When you make your travel arrangements well before your departure contact your carrier for permission to bring your system and use it on board Note Bus and rail carriers outside the United States may have additional requirements for oxygen concentrators Contact them several weeks before you leave to identify any requirements or specifications that may require your attention By Air When flying in the U S and abroad commercial airlines may have unusual requirements for oxygen concentrators Before you fly contact all of your airlines on each of your connecting flights for permission to carry your EverGo system on board Be sure to ask about any documentation you may need to bring with you On the day of your flight plan to arrive early Security inspectors may need extra time to clear your luggage and oxygen system For updated information about air travel with your EverGo device visit our web site www evergo respironics com On Arrival When you arrive at your destination check the status of your system s batteries This is an excellent time to recharge all batteries so they re ready to go when you need them If you have any questions or concerns about traveling with your EverGo system contact your home care provider 29 EverGo User Manual Sp
3. 19 mm x 38 mm x 60 mm puts 100 to 24 VAC 50 60 Hz Output I8 VDC 50A max 31 EverGo User Manual Limited Warranty Respironics Inc Respironics warrants the EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator System the Product as set forth in the following paragraphs These warranties apply only to the original purchaser of the Product who purchased the Product directly from Respironics as new merchandise The warranties do not apply to any subsequent purchaser or user of the Product Limited Warranty Respironics warrants that the Product except as otherwise stated herein is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use and when correctly maintained in accordance with applicable instructions for a period of two 2 years from the date of shipment by Respironics to the original purchaser the Warranty Period Products Not Under Warranty Accessories and replacement parts including but not limited to filters and fuses are not covered under this warranty However Respironics warrants that the battery in the Product will be free from defects in material and workman ship under normal and proper use and when correctly maintained in accordance with applicable instructions for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment by Respironics to the original purchaser This warranty does not apply to batteries that are dropped misused altered or otherwise damaged after they are shipped Limi
4. To have your device serviced contact your home care provider If you need to contact Respironics directly call the Respironics Customer Service department at 1 800 345 6443 U S and Canada only or 1 724 387 4000 You can also use the following address U uE RESPIRONICS 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville PA 15668 www respironics com EverGo User Manual AC Grounding Instructions This product shall be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounded plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Warning Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Warning Do not connect this device to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instruc tions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit and has a three prong grounding plug that
5. Operating the EverGo Device You can use one battery two batteries AC power or DC power to operate the device Warning Do not use the device without at least one battery installed and operating e To use the batteries first make sure they are properly inserted and fully charged e To use AC power follow these steps l Connect the output cable of the AC Power Supply to the EverGo power inlet 2 Connect the connector of the AC Power Cord into the AC power supply 3 Connect the plug of the AC Power Cord into a properly erounded AC outlet See the AC grounding instructions on page 7 Note The AC Power Supply is equipped with a light which illuminates when it is connected to an energized AC power source e To use DC power from an automobile or other motorized vehicle start the vehicle and connect one end of the DC Power Cord to the devices power inlet and the other end into the vehicles DC electrical outlet 12 EverGo User Manual Starting the Device To start your EverGo device follow these steps Ihe touch screen displays are discussed in detail beginning on page 15 l Connect a nasal cannula to the oxygen outlet on top of your device as shown here Figure 7 The nasal cannula is connected to the oxygen outlet port Note A standard single lumen nasal cannula and tubing not supplied should be used to deliver oxygen from the EverGo device Ihe device works with cannula tubing up to 30 ft 9 1
6. device in a place where it will remain clean and dry Caution Do not store your device or accessories in extreme temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C Device Disposal Dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations 27 EverGo User Manual Traveling With Your System With your EverGo system and proper advance planning you can enjoy traveling within your community and beyond Before you leave make sure you pack the following Fully charged batteries and extra batteries if it s a long trip e AC power supply and connector cord e DC power cord Also be sure to take the telephone numbers of your home care provider and physician in case of an emergency Note The electrical outlets at many international destinations do not accommodate the standard U S style plug for this 1 10 volt device If you have questions about the electrical outlet specifications for your trip ask your home care provider for assistance By Motor Vehicle Use the EverGo DC power cord to plug in your system using the vehicles cigarette lighter or DC power input Whenever the EverGo system is running from a DC power source the batteries installed in your unit will begin recharging Caution Make sure the vehicle has been started before plugging in your DC power cord If you operate the EverGo system using the DC power cord while the vehicle engine is turned off you could inadvertently drain the vehicles battery
7. m To turn on the device gently touch the screen This first touch brings the screen to life and shows the on off symbol Gently touch the on off symbol to see the next screen This double touch feature helps prevent unwanted starts or inadvertent changes in oxygen flow Please note that you may tou ch Figure 8 Touch the on off symbol to start anywhere on the screen as your first touch The second touch must be on the on off symbol D within 5 seconds Note If you touch the exact same spot twice your device will not start This feature reduces the chances that the device will be started by mistake To set the devices flow setting first touch the large number such as the 2 shown here in the center of the screen Figure 9 Touch the number to change the flow setting 13 EverGo User Manual 14 5 Each time you press the flow setting number an up arrow FN and or down arrow hd will appear on the screen Examples are shown in Figures 16 17 To increase the flow setting press the up arrow To decrease the flow setting press the down arrow The device can be set to 1 1 2 215 3 315 4 4 5 515 and 6 Warning It is very important to set your device to your prescribed level of oxygen flow Do not increase or decrease your flow rate from your prescribed level until you first consult with your physician Note When it is turned on the device will automatically start at the flow ra
8. 8 hours Likewise under similar circumstances at a setting of 4 5 or 6 it can run for 4 hours The following table shows the approximate duration of use with two batteries at 20 BPM Your times may vary based on your activity level and the condition of the batteries Breath Rate of 20 BPM Table 1 Approximate duration of the EverGo device operating with two fully charged batteries Note Ihe duration times shown in the table above are based on a device using two fully charged batteries If only one battery is used duration will be approximately half of the times shown here EverGo User Manual Inserting the Batteries Your EverGo device comes with two lithium ion batteries To insert them correctly follow these steps l Place your device in a well ventilated location make sure that the air inlet filter is properly in place Note The EverGo device is shipped from the factory with both batteries removed Caution Open the carrying case only when EverGo is turned off Never open the case while the unit is operating Open the top of the carrying case using the zipper located underneath the flap surrounding the top part of the case as shown here If the device has been operating the surfaces inside may be warm to the touch prae i Icure z ening the carrying case This is normal 3 ims Yom Check the fuel gauge for each battery To do so press the PUSH button on the battery and watch how many LE
9. Ds light up If the batteries are low you can recharge them See page 11 1096 to 2596 full 1 LED Blinks Battery is less than 3 Times 10 full and needs to be recharged Figure 3 Battery Fuel Gauge EverGo User Manual 4 Gently insert both batteries into the battery compartments located on top of the device Before inserting each battery be certain that the battery connector on the bottom of the battery lines up with the arrow located next to the battery slot and the Respironics logo faces the inside of the device Figure 4 Inserting the primary battery 5 You may remove or insert your secondary battery using the small flap on the top of the carrying case to gain access to the battery compartment shown here Refer to the diagram under the flap which shows how the battery is inserted Again the Respironics logo should face the inside of the device Figure 5 Inserting the secondary battery 6 After the batteries are inserted check to make sure each one is level with or slightly below the top of the plastic case When fully inserted the plastic retainer tab holds the battery in place If either battery extends above the top gray surface it may be in backwards Remove it and insert it correctly Do not force the battery 7 Zip the case closed and keep it zipped during use 8 Touch the screen once to verify that the battery symbols are visible If you do not see battery symbols one or both
10. anual CHANGING PLOW SETTING UP SRCUW PRESS TO TURN UNIT OFF Figure 16 To change the flow setting touch the setting number Here it is the number 1 This causes the up flow change arrow to appear To increase the flow setting press the up arrow until you reach your prescribed setting The flow setting arrow disappears 5 seconds after you touch it For another example of the flow change arrows see the next figure Figure 17 To change the flow setting touch the setting number here it is 2 1 2 This causes the up and down arrows to appear To increase the flow setting press the up arrow on the right until you reach your prescribed setting To decrease your flow setting press the down arrow The flow setting arrows disappear when you touch the number again or 5 seconds after you touch the screen FLOW SETTING SYMBOL FOR NO BREATH ALARM AN AUDIO ALARM HAS OCCURRED Figure 18 Example of an alarm screen If the device does not detect breathing for 30 seconds or more it will sound the NB alarm and show this typical display with the NB alarm symbol NB No Breath The alarm symbol bell shows the audio alarm is on To silence the audio alarm press the alarm symbol For a complete list of alarms see page 19 17 EverGo User Manual THE AUDIO ALARM HAS BEEN SILENCED ON OFF SYMBOL Figure 19 After pressing the alarm symbol the bell the audio alarm is silenced though the alarm symbol remains on
11. approximately 17 minutes of battery life remains for the primary or secondary battery Remaining battery life is dependent on your device settings and your activity level What To Do Recharge the batteries and try to restart the device If this alarm occurs again change to another source of oxygen and contact your home care provider No further action is needed Allow the unit to warm up Make sure it is in a warm location before operation If this alarm continues contact your home care provider Replace battery or connect to a power source Press bell symbol to silence the alarm EverGo User Manual Visual Audio Description What To Do Indicators Symbol flashes Depleted Battery Alarm Replace or recharge battery Press bell symbol to silence the alarm This battery symbol flashes when approximately two minutes of battery life remains for the primary or secondary battery Alternating short and long beeps Battery Charging While Almost Empty Symbol This battery symbol appears with the charging bars No action needed scrolling when the battery is almost depleted and recharging Battery Charging While 75 3 4 Full Symbol This battery symbol appears with the charging bars scrolling when the battery is 3 4 full and recharging No action needed Battery Charge Complete Symbol This battery symbol appears No action needed when the battery is fully charged 1
12. arm can be silenced by pressing the Alarm symbol the bell symbol shown on the left High Breath Rate Alarm This alarm indicates that the user s breath rate is exceeding the capacity of the device The device is still working properly and is still providing oxygen at a rate of 1 05 liters per minute This alarm can be silenced by pressing the Alarm symbol the bell symbol shown on the left What To Do Check the connection from the cannula to the device Make sure the nasal cannula is properly positioned on your face and that you are breathing through your nose Make sure the cannula tubing is not kinked or obstructed Change to another source of oxygen and contact your equipment provider The alarm resets itself when breath rate is reduced If this alarm occurs on a routine basis contact your home care provider EverGo User Manual Visual Audio Indicators 3 short beeps 20 3 long beeps flashes 1 short beep Description Technical Fault Alarm This alarm occurs when a the battery runs out or b the device has a general malfunction and the unit is no longer operating properly The device shuts down when this alarm occurs Alarm Silenced Symbol This symbol appears when you press the bell symbol to silence the audible alarm Attention This symbol appears when corrective action is required Low Battery Alarm The battery symbol flashes when
13. arranty does not apply to any Product or individual part of a Product that may have been repaired or altered by anyone other than Respironics or an authorized Respironics service center This warranty does not apply to any Product which is not purchased new Exclusions of Warranties EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY RESPIRONICS MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE REGARDING THE PRODUCT IIS QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE RESPIRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL RESPIRONICS BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMMERCIAL LOSS OR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND WHETHER OR NOT RESPIRONICS WAS AWARE OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THE POSSIBILTI Y OF THESE DAMAGES EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY RESPIRONICS SHALL NOT HAVE ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY OTHER LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE PRODUCT PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE AS PROVIDED IN THE PARAGRAPH DESCRIBING LIMITATIONS Purchaser is cautioned that no person or entity is authorized to make any warranties on behalf of Respironics a
14. arrow to increase the flow control setting Touch the bottom arrow to decrease the flow control setting 23 EverGo User Manual Troubleshooting The table below shows a list of common problems and actions you can take If you are unable to resolve a problem please contact your home care provider Possible Cause What You Should Do Device Won t Batteries are Use the AC or DC power cords Turn On depleted to operate the device with the batteries inserted to recharge the batteries If this does not resolve the problem contact your home care provider Batteries are not Remove the batteries and install installed correctly them correctly Screen not touched Touch the blank screen and then touch the On Off symbol shown on the next screen Device Will Not EverGo is not Touch the blank screen and then Trigger A Pulse turned on touch the On Off symbol shown on Of Oxygen the next screen Cannula tubing is Make sure the tubing is connected kinked or twisted properly to the oxygen outlet port and that it is free of any obstruction Device malfunction Contact your home care provider Oxygen Device is warming Wait 10 minutes for the device to Not At Full up deliver oxygen at the prescribed Concentration concentration If the condition persists contact your home care provider Alarm Occurs The device needs See pages 19 23 for information your attention about specific alarms and what you should do
15. batteries have been inserted correctly Reinsert them if necessary Figure 6 Typical startup screen showing 2 batteries each 3 4 charged 10 EverGo User Manual Charging the Batteries with AC Power Supply Important Do not use the DC Power Cord to charge the batteries for the first time To charge the batteries using the AC Power Cord provided with your system follow these steps ja Connect the output cable of the AC Power Supply to the EverGo power inlet Connect the connector of the AC Power Cord into the AC power supply Connect the plug of the AC Power Cord into a properly grounded AC outlet See the AC grounding instructions on page 7 eon NECTOR WT INDICATOR Figure 6 Connecting the power cord to the connector located under the Velcro flap A typical battery charging screen is shown on the right Note The AC Power Supply is equipped with a light indicator which lights up when it is connected to an energized AC power source When charging is complete which takes a minimum of four hours for first use disconnect the AC Power Supply and store it with the AC Power Cord for future use Note Replacement and spare batteries are available separately For information contact your home care provider Note An optional EverGo Smart Battery Charger Recalibrator sold separately is available for your system For more information contact your home care provider 11 EverGo User Manual
16. ce in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture in combination with oxygen or air or in the presence of nitrous oxide 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 If you notice any of the following discontinue use and contact your home care provider unexplained changes in the performance of this device it is making unusual or harsh sounds the device or the power supply are dropped or mishandled water is spilled into the enclosure or the enclosure is broken Repairs and adjustments must be performed by Respironics authorized service personnel only Unauthorized service could cause injury invalidate the warranty or result in costly damage Periodically inspect electrical cords cables and the power supply for damage or signs of wear Discontinue use and replace if damaged EverGo User Manual Warnings continued e To avoid electric shock unplug the device and remove the batteries before cleaning the bag DO NOT immerse the device in any fluids e Do not remove the device from the carrying case Your home care provider is responsible for performing appropriate preventive main tenance at the intervals recommended by Respironics e For proper operation your device requires unobstructed ventila tion Always make sure filters and other openings in the case are not obstructe
17. d by items which may impede ventilation Do not place the device in a small closed space such as a closet e Do not use an extension cord Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock e Device operation above or outside of the voltage breath rate temperature humidity and or altitude values specified may decrease oxygen concentration levels e Never drop or insert any object into any opening P y OD s4 S e Be aware that the electrical cord and or tubing could present a tripping or strangulation hazard e This equipment has been tested and found to comply with all electromagnetic compatibility EMC requirements These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against electromag netic interference in a typical installation However there is no guarantee that interference with other devices from electromagnetic emissions will not occur in a particular situation Interference with other devices may be determined by turning the device off and on Interference may be reduced by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate or increase the separation between the devices Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which other devices are connected EverGo User Manual Cautions A caution represents the possibility of damage to the equipment Do not immerse the device or allow any liquid to enter the enclosure When the device
18. ecifications Operational temperature 40 F to 102 F 5 C to 40 C Humidity 15 to 95 RH Operating Conditions Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C unit only Conditions Humidity up to 8096 RH Non Condensing EverGo Oxygen Concentrator Oxygen 30 Concentration 89 Oxygen 3 at all settings 1212ml 1 18 ml 2 24 ml 27 29 ml 3 35 m 35 41 ml 4 47 ml 4 2 53 ml 5 58 ml 5 2 64 ml and 6 70 ml Maximum Capacity 1 05 LPM Touch screen back lit liquid crystal display LCD imeno 12 in long x 6 in wide x 8 5 in high 30 5 cm x 15 3 cm x 21 6 cm Weiaht Less than 8 5 Ibs 3 86 kg with 1 battery J Less than 10 Ibs 4 6 kg with 2 batteries 10 minutes prior to reaching specified oxygen Warm up Time P J gt P yg concentration Audio Alarm 50 decibels nominal at 39 in 1 m Based on an atmospheric pressure of 14 7 psia 101 kPa at 70 F 21 C Flow Settings and Pulse Volumes EverGo Battery Lithium lon 14 4 VDC nominal Dimensions 0 9 in H x 6 6 in L x 4 3 in W 2 7 cm x 16 75 cm x 10 73 cm 1S bs 7009 Battery Duration when used together 8 hours at a flow setting of 2 at 20 breaths per minute Approximately 2 3 hours per battery from fully Charge Time discharged to fully charged depending on the power source and usage 30 EverGo User Manual DC Power Supply Ault MW 116KA1800F06 Dimensions 0 75 in x 1 5 in x 2 36 in
19. eeeooss 26 Cleaning the Air Inlet FIITET conne Ser ERE EHEEA TIE CIS ATOER USUSQS ATUS eines EIE He s pip FIPREE ERO IUE 26 Cleaning the Carrying 56 oasiieirincitititigidrieieiini nidi toe P RT easet iet 27 ON CS WO 27 ES 27 Traveling With Your System 28 SDecincatons EE TTE TETTE TT TT TTD 30 Limited Warranty oon aq er VORNE EISE e PINa ESTEA AVAST EPA Onain 32 Patents pending EverGo is a trademark of Respironics Inc and its affiliates O 2006 Respironics Inc and its affiliates All rights reserved EverGo User Manual Introduction The EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator its features and its accessories are described in detail in this manual Read and understand it completely before operating the device This manual applies to the following products e EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator Device in Carrying Case e AC Power Supply e AC Power Cord e DC Power Cord e Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery e Air Inlet Filter e Accessory Bag This manual does not apply to the following accessory items that are sold separately e Mobile Cart Standard Single Lumen Nasal Cannula e EverGo Smart Battery Charger Recalibrator Intended Use The EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator is intended for prescription use by patients requiring high concentrations of oxygen on a supplemental basis It is small portable and is capable of continuous use in home institutional and travel mobile environments Contraindications T
20. ff symbol shown above Next you will see the screen below which indicates that the system is starting up PRIMARY BATTERY INSERTED FLOW SETTING AND FULLY CHARGED PULSE SYMBOL Figure 12 Typical display when the device is turned on This screen shows that the flow setting is 1 and that the primary battery is inserted and fully charged Because there is no symbol for the secondary battery on the left this means the secondary battery is not inserted Note The dot next to the onloff symbol is the pulse symbol It appears whenever you take a breath and the unit delivers a pulse of oxygen 15 EverGo User Manual SECONDARY BATTERY IS FULL PRIMARY BATTERY IS FULL Figure 13 This screen shows a flow setting of 1 The primary battery is inserted correctly and fully charged and the secondary battery is inserted correctly and fully charged PRIMARY BATTERY IS 3 4 FULL AND CHARGING DC POWER SYMBOL Figure 14 This typical display shows the flow setting is 1 the primary battery which is 3 4 or 75 charged is inserted and the device is connected to a power source The secondary battery is not inserted PRIMARY BATTERY IS CHARGING SECONDARY BATTERY S FULL Figure 15 This display shows that two batteries are inserted It also shows that the unit is connected to a power source The secondary left battery is fully charged The primary right battery is nearly empty and charging 16 EverGo User M
21. his device is not intended to be life sustaining or life supporting EverGo User Manual Package Contents Ihe device comes with the following items If any are missing contact your equipment provider EverGo Device in Carrying Case with Detachable Handle and Shoulder Strap PN 900 000 black PN 900 002 dark blue This User Manual PN 900 098 Air Inlet Filter located in zippered pouch on side of bag PN 900 150 Rechargeable Battery 2 PN 900 102 AC Power Supply and Cord PN 900 105 DC Power Cord PN 900 101 Accessory Bag PN 900 250 EverGo User Manual Warnings and Cautions Caution U S federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician Warnings A warning represents the possibility of harm to the operator or patient Ihe operator should read and understand this entire manual before using the device The device is not intended for life support 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 Geriatric pediatric or any other patient unable to communicate discomfort or hear or see the alarms while using this device may require additional monitoring Oxygen supports combustion Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the presence of an open flame Do not use the devi
22. is used in an automobile disconnect it from the DC auto adapter outlet when the automobile is turned off Do not operate the device in a non running vehicle for an extended period of time as this may deplete the vehicles battery and prevent the vehicle from starting Do not allow the device to be connected to the auto adapter outlet while starting the automobile normally or while you are starting the automobile with battery recharging cables Wait until the automobile starts before connecting the device to the DC power outlet Secure the device securely when used in any moving vehicle Ihe same cautions apply if using the DC adaptor outlet on a boat or recreational vehicle Turn off the device before removing the last remaining battery The device should not be operated without the batteries installed If the device is operated without the batteries installed the standard shut down routine will not be implemented when the power is discon nected prior to turning off the unit This can result in damage to the device Only use the supplied handle and shoulder strap to carry your device With every use verify that the case shoulder strap and handle are in good condition Note Additional warnings cautions and notes are located throughout the manual EverGo User Manual Symbol Key Follow Instructions D Do not For Use disassemble D No smoking REF Model Number S9 No oil or grease SN Serial Number How to Contact Respironics
23. long beep 21 EverGo User Manual Visual Audio Indicators Power Connection Symbol Disappears 1 short beep 1st press 1 long beep 2nd press to turn device OFF 3 long beeps 22 Description DC Power Connection Symbol This symbol appears when the device is connected to an AC or DC power source The Power Connection symbol disappears when the device is disconnected from the AC or DC power source On Off Symbol This symbol appears when the device is powered ON or is ready to be turned ON or OFF Pulse Symbol The dot next to the On Off symbol appears when the unit delivers a pulse whenever you take a breath What To Do No action needed No action needed Touch this symbol to turn the device on or off Note o prevent inadvertent starts and stops the device requires two touches of the screen to turn it on and off No action needed Visual Audio Indicators 1 short beep 1 short beep Description Sample Flow Control Setting This number shows the oxygen setting It can range from 1 to 6 Flow Control Change Arrows These arrow symbols appear after you touch the flow control setting number They allow you to change the flow control setting EverGo User Manual What To Do If this is your flow setting no action is needed If this is not your proper flow setting touch the number to activate the arrows shown below Touch the top
24. looks like the plug illustrated in A below A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in B if a properly grounded outlet A is not available Ihe temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extended from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by the screw GROUNDED OUTLET BOJ TAB F R B 0c GROUNDING SCRCV C Figure 1 Correct connection of power cord to the outlet EverGo User Manual Getting Started Before using the batteries for the first time the EverGo batteries require an initial uninterrupted charging time of 4 hours minimum This can be accomplished by installing the batteries and using the AC Power Cord as described in the following pages Note Respironics does not recommend using DC power for this initial charging Caution Use only Respironics batteries in your EverGo device Using other batteries could damage the device and void the warranty Battery Duration Times EverGos two battery system gives it long operation duration times For example at a setting of 2 and 20 breaths per minute BPM with 2 fully charged batteries the device can be expected to run for
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27. tations If any Product purchased from Respironics fails to conform to the warranties set forth herein during the Warranty Period as determined by Respironics in its sole discretion Respironics may discharge its warranty obligation by repairing or replacing the Product in Respironics sole discretion This may be accomplished by installing new or remanufactured assemblies or components or by other repairs deemed appropriate in the sole discretion of Respironics The choice of repair or replacement by Respironics shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the original purchaser Respironics reserves the right in its sole discretion to refund the purchase price in lieu of repair or replacement of the Product In no event shall Respironics maximum liability under these warranties exceed the price paid to Respironics by the original purchaser for the Product Conditions This warranty does not cover damage or injury whether to the Product or to personal property or persons caused by accident misuse abuse negligence failure to install in accordance with Respironics installation instructions failure to operate under conditions of normal use and in accordance with the terms of the operating 32 manual and instructions failure to maintain in accordance with the applicable service manuals or alteration or any defects not related to materials or workman ship of the Product This warranty does not cover damage which may occur in shipment This w
28. te setting used when the device was last turned off As a precaution each time you start the unit verify the flow setting even though additional adjustments may not be necessary Important Every time it starts up the device will quickly start producing higher oxygen concentration levels but will not reach its specified purity for ten minutes Position the nasal cannula on your face as shown below and breathe normally through your nose Figure 10 Correct position of cannula on your face EverGo User Manual Operating the Touch Screen You can change all device settings by gently touching the display screen including starting the device stopping it silencing an alarm and changing oxygen flow The figures that follow explain the displays on your touch screen The symbols and alarms shown on these screens are discussed in detail in pages 19 23 of this manual Familiarize yourself with these pages before using the device Note Because all interaction with your EverGo device is through this touch sensitive interface there are no knobs to turn or buttons to push Simply touch the screen gently to operate the device To start the device touch anywhere on the blank screen When the device is in sleep mode the screen is blank After the first touch you will see a screen similar to the one shown below SECONDARY BATTERY PRIMARY BATTERY ON OFF SYMBOL Figure 11 Typical display after the first touch Now touch the On O
29. the screen as long as the condition remains To correct an NB alarm check your cannula tubing for kinks For details about alarms see page 19 To turn off the device press the on off symbol and then press the on off symbol again as described in the next figure PRESS TO TURN OFF UNIT Figure 20 Typical display after touching the On Off symbol on the previous screen to turn off the device You must press this symbol again on this screen to turn off this device If this symbol is not pressed within 5 seconds the previous screen will reappear and the device will remain on Note To stop the device gently touch the on off symbol twice once on each of the last two screens Figures 19 20 This double touch feature helps prevent unwanted stops or starts 18 EverGo User Manual Alarm Indicators and Screen Symbols Visual Audio Indicators 3 short beeps 1 long beep 3 long beeps 1 short beep 1 long beep Description No Breath Alarm This alarm occurs when a breath is not detected for a period of 30 seconds or more This alarm can be silenced by pressing the Alarm symbol the bell symbol shown on the left This alarm becomes silent as soon as a breath is detected If no breath is detected after approximately 5 minutes the unit shuts down to conserve power Oxygen Concentration Alarm This alarm occurs when the device is delivering a lower concentration of oxygen than specified This al
30. u to clean it more often depending on your operating conditions Follow these steps to properly clean the air inlet filter Figure 21 Removing the air inlet filter for cleaning 1 Remove the filter as shown above and wash it in a solution of warm water and mild dishwashing detergent 2 Rinse the filter thoroughly in warm water Remove excess moisture by placing the filter in a soft absorbent towel and gently squeezing the filter dry Allow it to air dry thoroughly Ensure that the filter is completely dry before putting it back in the device If you have a second air inlet filter on hand insert this clean dry filter into the carrying case while cleaning the dirty filter 3 Place the dry filter in the zippered compartment and zip the compartment shut Caution Do not operate the device without the air inlet filter in place 26 EverGo User Manual Cleaning the Carrying Case If cleaning is necessary use only warm water and a mild dishwashing detergent 1 Make sure the carrying case is closed 2 Dampena cloth in the detergent and water solution and wipe the outside surfaces of the case clean Warning Do not use alcohol solvents polishes or any oily substances on the device as they are flammable Caution Do not allow liquids into any of the controls the interior of the case or the oxygen tubing connector Should this happen contact your home care provider for assistance Device Storage Store your
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