Respironics EverFlo / EverFlo Q Manual

Symbol Key

	Type BF Applied Part	REF	Model Number
	Class II equipment	SN	Serial Number
	No smoking	|	On(Power)
	No oil or grease		Off(Power)
	Do not disassemble	IPX1	Drip proof equipment
	General Alarm		Action Required, Check System Notification
~	AC Power

Abbreviations

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 nor 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.

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

The EverFlo/EverFlo Q Oxygen Concentrator is intended to provide supplemental oxygen to persons requiring oxygen therapy. The device is not intended to be life supporting or life sustaining.

About Your Product

The device produces concentrated oxygen from room air for delivery to a patient requiring low flow oxygen therapy. The 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 Device

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

Operating Instructions

Do not use extension cords or electrical adapters.

1. Select a location that allows the concentrator to draw in room air without being restricted. Make sure that the device is 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 device near any heat source.
2. After reading this entire manual, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet
3. Do either Step A or Step B below.
   1. If you are not using a humidifier, connect your nasal cannula to the Oxygen Outlet Port, as shown in the illustration.
      
   2. If you are using a humidifier, follow the steps below:
      1. Open the filter door on the back of the device as shown.
         
      2. Remove the humidifier connector tube from the back of the filter door and replace the filter door, as shown.
      3. Fill your humidifier bottle according to the manufacturer's instructions.
      4. Mount the filled humidifier on the top of the EverFlo/EverFlo Q device inside the velcro strap, as shown in the illustration.
         
      5. Tighten the velcro scrap around the bottle and secure it so it is held firmly in place.
      6. Connect the humidifier connector tube (that you retrieved from the filter door) to the Oxygen Outlet Port (as shown in Step 3-A above).
      7. Connect the other end of the humidifier connector cube to the top of the humidifier with the elbow in the tubing facing the front, as shown here.
         
      8. Connect your cannula to the humidifier bottle according to the humidifier bottle manufacturer's specifications.
4. Press the power switch to the On [l] position. Initially, all the LEDs will illuminate and the audible alert will beep for a few seconds. After that time, only the green LED should remain lit. You can begin breathing from the device immediately even though it typically takes 10 minutes to reach oxygen purity specifications.
   
5. Adjust the flow to the prescribed setting by turning the knob on the top of the flow meter until the ball is centered on the line marking the specific flow rate.
   
6. Be sure oxygen is flowing through the cannula. If it is not, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual.
7. Put on the cannula as directed by your home care provider.
8. When you are not using the oxygen concentrator, press the power switch to the Off [O] position.

Cleaning & Maintenance

It is important to unplug the device before you perform any cleaning.

Excess moisture may impair the proper operation of the device.

Cleaning

Periodically, use a damp cloth to wipe down the exterior case of the EverFlo / EverFfo Q device. If you use medical disinfectants, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. If you are using a humidifier, clean your device according to your home care provider's or manufacturer's instructions.

Service

EverFlo/EverFloQ Oxygen Concentrator contains no user-serviceable parts

Do not remove the covers of this device. Servicing must be referred to an authorized and trained Respironics home care provider.

How to Contact Respironics

To have your device serviced, contact your home care provider. If you need to contact Respironics directly, call the Respironics Customer Service department at 1-724-387-4000 or Respironics Deutschland at +49 8152 93060. You can also use the following addresses.

Respironics
1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville, PA 15668
USA

Respironics Deutschland
Gewerbestrasse 17
82211 Herrsching
Germany

Visit the EverFlo web site at: www.everflo.respironics.com

Alarm and Indicators

The device has an audible alarm and three LED indicators, as shown below.

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Standards Compliance
This device is designed to conform to the following standards:

• IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirement for Safety
• IEC 60601-1-2 2nd edition, Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 -2: General Requirement for Safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests
• ISO 8359 Oxygen Concentrators for Medical Use - Safety Requirements

Classification
The EverFlo/EverFloQ Oxygen Concentrator is classified as:

• IEC Class II Equipment
• Type BF Applied Part
• IPX1 Drip Proof
• Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Continuous Operation

Limited Warranty

To exercise your rights under this warranty, contact your local authorized Respironics, Inc. dealer or contact Respironics, Inc. at:
Respironics
1001 Murry Ridge Lane
Murrysville, PA 15668
USA
1-724-387-4000

Respironics Deutschland
Gewerbestrasse 17
82211 Hertsching
Germany
+49 8152 93060

Documents / Resources

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