Connecting The Optional Humidifier - Philips SimplyGO User Manual

SimplyGo User Manual

Connecting the Optional Humidifier

Warnings
• Only use the humidifier connector tubing supplied with the
SimplyGo Humidifier Connecting Tube kit (REF 1101172) or the
SimplyGo Humidifier Pouch and Tube kit (REF 1101602).
• Do not overfill humidifier.
• Do not reverse the oxygen input and output connections. Water from
the humidifier bottle will travel through the cannula back to the patient�
• Do not use the humidifier while the device is in Pulse mode.
Note: Only connect the humidifier if prescribed� Only use the humidifier if the
device is in Continuous Flow mode.
To connect the humidifier:
1� Attach the humidifier accessory pouch to the mobile cart (see the
instructions included with the pouch)�
2� Remove the cap from the humidifier bottle�
3. Fill the humidifier with distilled water to the level indicated by the
manufacturer�
4� Replace the cap and make sure it is tightened securely�
5� Attach the humidifier bottle adapter tube to the humidifier bottle
by turning the wing nut on the bottle counterclockwise until it is
fastened securely�
6. Place the humidifier bottle assembly in the accessory pouch (REF
1083699)� Attach the accessory bag to the pull cart�
7� Rotate the bottle so the humidifier adapter hose is away from the
body of the portable oxygen concentrator�
8� Attach the oxygen tubing from the humidifier bottle assembly to the
oxygen outlet connector on the portable oxygen concentrator�
9� Attach the cannula tubing to the humidifier bottle outlet�
10� After assembly is complete, make sure the oxygen is flowing through
the cannula�
Notes
• A bubble humidifier may be used with the SimplyGo.
• A Humidifier Accessory Pouch (REF 1083699) may be purchased to
enable use of a bubble humidifier�
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