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1. 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 18 22 for information your attention about specific alarms and what you should do 23 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 60 C at up to 80 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 such as in a hot car may degrade battery performance and reduce battery life Storage at low temperatures may affect init2. 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 2 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 This is normal 3 Check the fuel gauge for each battery To do so Figure 1 Opening the carrying case press the white button shown below on the battery and watch how many LEDs light up If the batteries are low you can recharge them See page 10 10 to 25 full 1 LED Blinks Battery is less than 3 Times 10 full and needs to be recharged Figure 2 Battery Fuel Gauge Table 2 Battery Charge Level and White Button EverGo User Manual 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 Pull back the plastic retainer to allow the battery to fit properly Figure 3 Inserting the primary battery 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 show
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4. 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 If this alarm continues contact your home care provider Replace the battery or connect to a power source Press bell symbol to silence the alarm 19 EverGo User Manual Visual Audio Description What To Do Indicators Symbol flashes Depleted Battery Alarm Replace or This battery symbol flashes when recharge battery approximately two minutes Press bell symbol of battery life remains for the to silence the aN primary or secondary battery alarm Alternating short and long beeps Battery Charging While Almost Empty Symbol This battery symbol appears with the charging bars scrolling when the battery is almost depleted and recharging No action needed No action needed bars scrolling on the left and at mid height on the right the battery is partly full and recharging Battery Charge Complete Symbol No action needed This battery symbol appears when the battery is fully charged 1 long beep Battery Charging While Partly Full Symbol When a battery symbol similar to this appears with the charging 20 EverGo User Manual Visual Audio Description What To Do Indicators DC Power Connection Symbol This symbol appears when the device
5. DEVICE 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 17 EverGo User Manual ALARM INDICATORS AND SCREEN SYMBOLS Visual Audio Indicators 3 short beeps 1 long beep 3 long beeps 1 short beep W 1 long beep after 2 minutes 18 Description No Breath Alarm This alarm occurs when a breath is not detected for a period of 2 minutes 120 seconds or more This alarm can be silenced by pressing the Alarm symbol the bell symbol shown on the screen This alarm becomes silent as soon as a breath is detected If no breath is detected after approximately 30 minutes the unit shuts down to conserve power This alarm is inactive for ten minutes after startup Oxygen Concentration Alarm This alarm occurs when the device is delivering a lower concentration of oxygen than specified This alarm can be silenced by pressing the Alarm symbol the bell symbol shown on the screen High Breath Rate Indicator This indicator indicates that the user s breath rate is exceeding th
6. be used no closer to any part of the Device including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance Conducted RF 3 Vrms FC 1000 46 150kHeto d 1 2JP 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz Radiated RF 3 V m 10 V m d 3 5 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz IEC 61000 4 3 80 MHz to d 7N P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz 2 5 GHz where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range t 9 Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol A At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people Field strength from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the l
7. is small portable and is capable of continuous use in home institutional and travel mobile environments Contraindications e This device is not intended to be life sustaining or life supporting e This device is not intended for use with humidifiers e This device is not intended for pediatric use Description 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 Warning Do not attempt to remove the EverGo carrying case unless instructed to do so by airport security officials during air travel Do not attempt to operate the EverGo without the carrying case The EverGo cannot be operated safely without it See the Traveling section in this manual for more information For the mobile cart see the instruction sheet that is packaged with it This manual does not apply to the following accessory items sold separately e Standard Single Lumen Nasal Cannula e EverGo Smart Battery Charger Recalibrator EverGo User Manual EverGo System The device comes with the following items If any are missing contact your equipment provider EverGo Device in Carr
8. oxygen concentration levels e Never drop or insert any object into any opening e Be aware that the electrical cord and or tubing could present a tripping or strangulation hazard e Do not attempt to remove the EverGo carrying case unless instructed to do so by airport security officials during air travel Do not attempt to operate the EverGo without the carrying case The EverGo cannot be operated safely without it See the Traveling section in this manual for more information e Use only power cords supplied by Respironics for this device Use of power cords not supplied by Respironics may cause overheating or damage to the device 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 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 vehicle s 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 The same cautions apply if using th
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10. C power make sure you have at least one battery installed Follow these steps 1 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 an AC outlet installed to meet national or regional electrical code Note The AC Power Supply is equipped with a green light which illuminates when it is connected to an energized AC power source To run the device using DC power from an automobile or other motorized vehicle make sure you have at least one battery installed Start the vehicle and connect one end of the DC Power Cord to the device s power inlet and the other end into the vehicle s DC electrical outlet Back Up Breathing When you turn on your EverGo device it will sense if you are breathing from it If you are not yet breathing through the cannula EverGo will begin to pulse automatically about once every five seconds The only purpose of this back up breathing is to help the unit warm up faster As soon as you begin breathing through the cannula the device will begin delivering pulses based on your breathing Back up breathing occurs only when you first turn on the device You may begin breathing from the EverGo at any time 11 EverGo User Manual Getting Started To start your EverGo device follow these steps To learn about the touch screen displays turn
11. USA 34 ADDENDUM TO THE EvERGO User MANUAL Page 11 To run the device using the DC Power from an automobile see page 30 Traveling with your system Page 30 By Motor Vehicle Section Traveling with your system Use the EverGo DC power cord to plug the EverGo unit into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or DC power outlet When using the DC power cord you will be able to run the EverGo device and charge its batteries 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 vehicle s battery Follow these additional instructions ea Vee E 1 Ensure that the switch on the DC cord transformer is set to 19 volts see illustration AUTO DC POWER REGULATED ADAPTER 2 Connect the DC power cord to the vehicles DC electrical output OWIPUT 15 16 18 19 20V De 6A 22 24V DC 5A 120W MAX 3 Connect the DC power cord to the EverGo power inlet VAI q eee 4 Turn on the EverGo ee Cit C Note When the automobile power is properly connected the green transformer Fo LED should be illuminated If the LED does not illuminate the DC _ power cord fuse should be checked To access the fuse rotate the plastic tip at the end of the cigarette lighter plug counterclockwise If the fuse is firma blown or you are unsure replace the fuse BAG 15 AMP SLO
12. arefully remove the filter 3 Using your fingers unscrew the thumb screw located under the filter 4 Remove the thumb screw Put it in a safe place 5 Gently remove the device for inspection After inspection immediately do the following 1 Replace the device in the carrying case Make sure the display will show through the window on the case 2 Push the thumb screw through the mesh and into the screw hole 3 Using your fingers screw in the thumb screw until it is secure 4 Carefully replace the filter 5 Close and zip the filter compartment on the side of the case Warning Do not attempt to remove the EverGo carrying case unless instructed to do so by airport security officials during air travel Do not attempt to operate the EverGo without the carrying case The EverGo cannot be operated safely without it 28 EverGo User Manual Traveling continued By Motor Vehicle Use the EverGo DC power cord to plug in your system using the vehicle s 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 You can also use the EverGo device while it is running from a DC power source 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 By B
13. c Environment Guidance RF Emissions Group 1 The Device uses RF energy only for its internal CISPR 11 function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF Emissions Class B The Device is suitable for use in all CISPR 11 establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to Harmonic Emissions Class A the public low voltage power supply network IEC 61000 3 2 that supplies buildings used for domestic Voltage Fluctuations Flicker Emissions Complies papers IEC 61000 3 3 Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunity EverGo is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of EverGo should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity Test IEC 60601 Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment Guidance Electrostatic 6 kV Contact 6 kV Contact Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile Discharge ESD 8 kV Air 8 kV Air If floors are covered with synthetic material the IEC 61000 4 2 relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical Fast 2 kV for Power Supply 2 kV for Power Supply Mains power quality should be that of a typical Transient Burst Lines Lines home or hospital environment IEC 61000 4 4 1 kV for Input Output 1 kV for Input Output Lines Lines Surge 1 kV Line to Line 1 kV Line to Line Mains power quality should be that of a t
14. e capacity of the device The device is still working properly and is still providing oxygen at a rate of 1 05 liters per minute The beeps can be silenced by pressing the Alarm symbol the bell symbol shown on the screen 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 indicator resets itself when breath rate is reduced If this indicator occurs on a routine basis contact your home care provider Visual Audio Indicators A 3 short beeps 3 long beeps 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 may or may not shut down depending on the severity of the alarm Alarm Silenced Symbol This symbol appears when you press the bell symbol to silence the audible alarm beeps Attention This symbol appears when corrective action is required Low Battery Alarm The battery symbol flashes when 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 EverGo User Manual
15. e DC adapter 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 disconnected 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 Bo Follow instructions REF iaciaaumoer for use No smoking SN Serial number Ss No oil or grease E Class Il equipment Keep away from open Be Canadian US flames 5 ie Certification A Do not disassemble IPX1 Drip proof equipment DC power Rechargeable battery R Caution U S federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the ONLY order of a physician Note See also the section on alarm indicators and screen symbols How to Contact Respironics If you need to contact Respironics directly call the Respironics Customer Service department at 1 800 345 6443 US and Canada only or 1 724 387 4000 You can also use the following address Respironics Inc 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville PA 15668 USA Visit the EverGo web site at www evergo respir
16. earner nr ener este nee eee eee ere 14 Alarm Indicators and Screen Symbols cccsccccceccccsscccsssssccscccees TROUDIOCS NOOUING wisssciccscuescecasinneucosssevssiccsstessuseveasessvensesinatiqestssrsesecseaxssaseie Caring for YOUR Batteries scssi Battery Storage eam eee ene ere ener one ete meter nem ener aaaea eae ee ey eee ee 24 Caring for your EverGo Device csccsccssrsrcsrssssssssssssssccsescsscecceccccssooses Cleaning the Air Inlet Filter sesessssesseesssesssseesseesseessseenseeonsessseeoseeonseessseesseesseeosseesseeosseossseesseess 25 Cleaning the Carrying CaSe sesessseesseessseessseesseesseessseesseesssessseeoseeonseeosseesseeoseeossersseroseossseesseees 26 Device torde si a i a Reem erent renee 26 Device Disposal isnon ii raaa aa 26 Traveling With Your System essssssssssscccssocssssccccosossssssccccsssssssoscscossssso SPECI CAUIONN Scene vsnusacessvesccvesciaascccavcovasonsstisevsaanctiiaucadueavessuievenaniieatvacseannes EMC IMEOFIMAUION oss seccccsnssccitcscexsaceeaveveseascesivesdevicwssetensarsvectivanevstesevececeiss Limited Warranty sessies asine a EverGo is a trademark of Respironics Inc and its affiliates 2008 Respironics Inc and its affiliates All rights reserved EverGo User Manual INTRODUCTION Intended Use The EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator is intended for prescription use by patients requiring high concentrations of oxygen on a supplemental basis It
17. ee the next figure nae UP ARROW TO CHANGE FLOW SETTING _ DOWN ARROW PRESS TO TURN TO CHANGE FLOW UNIT OFF SETTING 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 last touched the screen FLOW SETTING NB 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 120 seconds 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 16 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 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 J PRESS HERE TO r TURN OFF
18. encione 12 in x 6 in x 8 5 in 30 5 cm x 15 2 cm x 21 6 cm Weight 8 5 Ibs 3 8 kg with 1 battery installed J 10 Ibs 4 5 kg with 2 batteries installed 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 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 15 bs 07kg een ee 2 batteries 8 hours setting of 2 at 20 bpm y 1 battery 4 hours setting of 2 at 20 bpm 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 AC Power Respironics PN 900 105 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 He 1A 110 W 100 VAC while charging Power Consumption 120W 240 VAC while charging 70 W while not charging DC Power Classification The EverGo is classified as e IEC Class II Internally Powered Equipment e Type BF Applied Part e IPX1 Drip Proof Equipment e Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide e Continuous Operation EverGo User Manual EMC INFORMATION Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Emissions EverGo is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of EverGo should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions Test Electromagneti
19. he higher frequency range applies These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people EverGo User Manual LiMiTED WARRANTY Respironics Inc Respironics warrants the EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator System the Product as set forth in the following paragraphs 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 workmanship 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 Limitations If any Product purchased from Respironics fails to conform to the warranties set forth herein during the War
20. hey allow you to change the flow control setting 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 Breathe from the EverGo device normally Breathing from the device causes it to reach purity levels faster than 10 minutes Touch the top arrow to increase the flow control setting Touch the bottom arrow to decrease the flow control setting 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
21. hile flying on their aircraft When you make your reservation be sure to ask the airline for their policy regarding use of your EverGo during flight For updated information about air travel with your EverGo device visit our web site www evergo respironics com 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 Make sure your batteries are fully charged and that you have enough battery power for the duration of your flight If your airline allows you to connect to airline power source be sure to remove both batteries before connecting to the EverGo On the day of your flight plan to arrive early Airport security officers may need extra time to clear your luggage and oxygen system hey may also ask you to remove the carrying case from the EverGo device for inspection 27 EverGo User Manual Traveling continued Note DO NOT remove the EverGo carrying case until a security officer specifically instructs you to do so If a security officer requests that you remove the carrying case please do the following LXR Son 2 LXRKK KOT 2 39890329S NIS LLS SKS SES lt g SSS SSSR S RR 1 Unzip the filter compartment on the side of the case 2 C
22. ial battery performance 24 EverGo User Manual CARING FOR YOUR EveRGO DEVICE Cleaning the Air Inlet Filter Respironics recommends that you clean the air inlet filter weekly Wash the air inlet filter located in the zippered compartment on the end of the device case Your home care provider may advise you 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 liquid dish 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 Tf 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 25 EverGo User Manual Cleaning the Carrying Case If cleaning is necessary use only warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent 1 Make sure the carrying case is closed 2 Dampen a cloth in the detergent and water solution and wipe the outside surfaces of the case clean Warning D
23. is connected to an AC or DC power source No action needed Power Connection The Power Connection symbol Symbol disappears when the device is Disappears disconnected from the AC or DC power source No action needed 1 short beep fo Touch this symbol to turn the device 1st press on or off 1 long On Off Symbol Note To prevent beep This symbol appears when the inadvertent starts device is powered ON or is ready and stops the 2nd press to i to be turned ON or OFF device requires turn device two touches of the OFF screen to turn it on 3 long and off beeps Pulse Symbol The dot next to the On Off symbol appears when the unit No action needed delivers a pulse whenever you take a breath 21 EverGo User Manual Visual Audio Indicators 22 1 short beep Symbol flashes 1 short beep Description Flow Control Setting The large number in the center of the screen shows the oxygen flow setting In this example it is shown as 2 This number can range from 1 to 6 in increments of one half 1 1 2 2 2 etc Warm Up Indicator When the Flow Control Setting number shown here as 2 is blinking or flashing it means the EverGo device is warming up It will stop flashing when it is producing oxygen at normal purity levels approximately 10 minutes after startup Flow Control Change Arrows These arrow symbols appear after you touch the flow control setting number T
24. n 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 ITS 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 POSSIBILITY 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 and any such alleged warranties are hereby disclaimed by Respironics Respironics Inc 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville PA 15668
25. n here Refer to the diagram under the flap which shows how the battery is inserted Again the Respironics logo Figure 4 Inserting the secondary e de A battery should face the inside of the device 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 Zip the case closed and keep it zipped during use Touch the screen once to verify that the battery symbols are visible If you do not see battery symbols one or both batteries have been Figure 5 Typical startup screen showing 2 batteries each 3 4 full and with 421 hours them if necessary of device usage inserted incorrectly Reinsert EverGo User Manual Charging the Batteries with AC Power Supply Important The first time you charge the batteries be sure to charge them fully Do not use the DC power cord to do so instead use AC power Note The batteries will begin charging whenever you connect the device to an AC outlet even if youre using it To charge the batteries using the AC Power Cord provided with your system follow these steps l 10 Connect the output cable of the AC Power Supply to the EverGo power inlet Connect the connector of the AC Power C
26. o 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 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 Warning The device should always be stored with the carrying case The only time the carrying case should be removed is during air travel if requested by airport security personnel See the Traveling section in this manual for more information Device Disposal Dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations or contact your home care provider 26 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 e Fully charged batteries and extra batteries for 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 By Air Note Every airline has policies for travel with portable oxygen concentrators such as your EverGo device Some airlines do not permit their use w
27. ocation in which the Device is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above the Device should be observed to verify normal operation If abnormal performance is observed additional measures may be necessary such as re orienting or relocating the Device Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m c EverGo incorporates a robust design and conforms with Radiated RF Immunity Test up to 10 V m between 80 MHz and 2 5 GHz while the test requirement is 3 V m Recommended Separation Distance Between Portable and Mobile RF Communication Equipment and the Device EverGo is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The user of EverGo can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communication equipment transmitters and EverGo as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated Maximum Output Separation Distance According to Frequency of Transmitter meters Power of Transmitter Watts 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power of the transmitter manufacturer At 80 MHz and 800 MHz t
28. onics com EverGo User Manual GETTING STARTED Attach the carrying handle and shoulder strap to the carrying case Before using the EverGo device 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 will void the warranty Battery Duration Times EverGo s 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 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 at 20 BPM Your times may vary based on your activity level and the condition of the batteries Breath Rate of Breath Rate of 20 BPM 20 BPM 2 batteries 1 battery Table 1 Approximate duration of the EverGo device operating with two or one fully charged batteries EverGo User Manual Inserting the Batteries Your EverGo device comes with two lithium ion batteries To insert them correctly follow these steps 1 Place your device in a well ventilated location
29. ord into the AC power supply Connect the plug of the AC Power Cord into an AC outlet installed to meet national or regional electrical code CONNECTOR 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 As soon as you connect the device to an energized AC power source the light on the AC Power Supply will light up and the cooling fan will come on This is normal The fan will run the entire time it is charging to keep the batteries cool When charging is complete this 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 or see the EverGo web site at www evergo respironics com EverGo User Manual Note An optional EverGo Smart Battery Charger Recalibrator sold separately is available for your system For more information contact your home care provider or see the Respironics EverGo web site at www evergo resptronics com OPERATING THE EverGo DEVICE Warning Do not use the device without at least one battery installed and operating To run the device on battery power make sure one or both batteries are properly inserted and sufficiently charged The batteries should be fully charged the first time you use them To run the device using A
30. ranty 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 manual and instructions failure to maintain in accordance with the applicable service manuals or alteration or any defects not related to materials or workmanship of the Product This warranty does not cover damage which may occur in shipment This warranty does not apply to any Product or individual part of a Product that may have been repaired or altered by anyone other tha
31. s shown on these screens are discussed in detail in pages 18 22 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 After the first touch you will see a screen similar to the one shown below SECONDARY BATTERY 7 PRIMARY BATTERY en ON OFF SYMBOL Figure 11 Typical display after the first touch Now touch the On Off symbol shown above Next you will see the screen below which indicates that the system is starting up PRIMARY BATTERY INSERTED FLOW SETTING WAND FULLY CHARGED FLOW RATE NUMBER PULSE SYMBOL DOT m ee A 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 When you turn on your EverGo the flow rate number will begin to flash because the unit has not yet reached specified oxygen purity level It should take ten minutes or less to reach the specified oxygen purity levels It is safe to begin breathing from the EverGo device immediately Breathing from the unit will cause the unit to reach oxygen purity le
32. the following discontinue use and contact your home care provider unexplained changes in the performance of this device unusual or harsh sounds dropped or mishandled device or the power supply water spilled into the enclosure broken enclosure Use only with Respironics EverGo AC power supply Use only with Respironics EverGo batteries Use only approved EverGo accessories EverGo User Manual Warnings continued e 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 e Periodically inspect electrical cords cables and the power supply for damage or signs of wear Discontinue use and replace if damaged 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 Your home care provider is responsible for performing appropriate preventive maintenance at the intervals recommended by Respironics e For proper operation your device requires unobstructed ventilation Always make sure filters and other openings in the case are not obstructed 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 e Device operation above or outside of the voltage breath rate temperature humidity and or altitude values specified may decrease
33. to page 14 l 12 Connect a nasal cannula to the oxygen outlet on top of your device as shown in Figur e Figure 7 The nasal cannula is connected to the oxygen outlet port Note A standard single lumen nasal P cannula and tubing not supplied should be used to deliver oxygen from the EverGo device The device works with cannula tubing up to 30 ft 9 m To turn on the device gently touch the screen shown in Figure 8 This first touch brings the screen to life and shows the on off symbol battery status and hour meter Figure 8 Touch the on off symbol to Gently touch the on off symbol start The number on the screen i e Hr D to turn on the device 421 shows the number of hours this unit has been operated This double touch feature helps prevent unwanted starts or inadvertent changes in oxygen flow You may touch anywhere on the screen as your first touch The second touch must be on the on off symbol D within 5 seconds or the screen will turn off 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 Every time it starts up the device quickly starts producing higher oxygen concentration levels but does not reach its specified purity for ten minutes The flow rate number will blink until it reaches oxygen purity specifications You may begin breathing from your unit immediatel
34. us or Train Most bus and train lines allow passengers to use portable oxygen concentrators 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 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 SPECIFICATIONS Operational temperature Operating 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Conditions Relative humidity 15 to 95 Altitude up to 8 000 ft 2 438 m Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C unit only Conditions Relative humidity up to 95 non condensing EverGo Oxygen Concentrator Oxygen eee 89 3 6 at all settings 1 12 ml 1 18 ml 2 23 ml 2 29 ml Flow Settings and 3 35 ml 3 2 41 ml 4 47 ml 4 53 ml Pulse Volumes 5 59 ml 5 2 64 ml and 6 70 ml up to a max of 1050 ml min Touch screen back lit liquid crystal display LCD mim
35. vels faster than ten minutes 14 EverGo User Manual The dot next to the on off symbol is the pulse symbol It appears whenever you take a breath and the unit delivers a pulse of oxygen SECONDARY PRIMARY BATTERY BATTERY IS FULL LL IS FULL PULSE SYMBOL DOT eee a a a 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 ALMOST EMPTY AND CHARGING SECONDARY BATTERY IS 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 15 EverGo User Manual UP ARROW TO CHANGE FLOW SETTING 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 s
36. y after starting the device EverGo User Manual 4 To set the device s flow setting first touch the large number such as the 2 shown in Figure 9 in the center of the screen o 5 Each time you press the flow setting number an up arrow Figure 9 Touch the number to change the fl ines ah and or down arrow ow setting 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 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 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 rate setting used when the device was last turned off As a precaution each time you start the unit verify the flow setting 6 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 13 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 alarm
37. ying Case with Detachable Handle and Shoulder Strap This User Manual Rechargeable Batteries 2 Air Inlet Filters 2 located in zippered pouch on side of bag AC Power Supply and Cord DC Power Cord Accessory Bag Mobile Cart 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 The 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 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 device 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
38. ypical IEC 61000 4 5 2 kV Line to Ground 2 kV Line to Ground home or hospital environment Voltage Dips Short lt 5 U gt 95 Dip in U lt 5 U_ gt 95 DipinU Mains power quality should be that of a typical Interruptions and for 0 5 Cycle for 0 5 Cycle home or hospital environment If the user of the Voltage Variations on Device required continued operation during Power Supply Input 40 U_ 60 DipinU 40 U 60 Dip in U for power mains interruptions it is recommended Lines for 5 Cycles 5 Cycles that the Device be powered from an IEC 61000 4 11 uninterruptible power supply or battery 70 U 30 Dip in U 70 U 30 Dip in U for for 25 Cycles 25 Cycles lt 5 U gt 95 Dip in U lt 5 U gt 95 Dip in U for 5 Seconds for 5 Seconds Power Frequency 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at 50 60 Hz Magnetic levels characteristic of a typical location in a Field typical home or hospital environment IEC 61000 4 8 Note U_ is the A C mains voltage prior to application of the test level 32 EverGo User Manual Guidance and Manufacturer s Declaration Electromagnetic Immunity EverGo is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The user of EverGo should assure that it is used in such an environment IEC 60601 Compliance Immunity Test TestLevel Level Electromagnetic Environment Guidance Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should
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