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Respironics Inc.
1001Murry Ridge Lane
REF 900-098-02
Murrysville, PA15668 USA
1060021
NS 8/05/2010

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  • Page 1 Respironics Inc. 1001Murry Ridge Lane REF 900-098-02 Murrysville, PA15668 USA 1060021 NS 8/05/2010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the Touch Screen ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Alarm Indicators and Screen Symbols ��������������������������������������������������������19 Troubleshooting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Caring for your Battery(s) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Battery Storage ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Caring for your EverGo Device �������������������������������������������������������������������26 Cleaning the Air Inlet Filter �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Cleaning the Carrying Case �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Device Storage ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Device Disposal ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Traveling With Your System ������������������������������������������������������������������������28...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Air Inlet Filter • 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.

  • Page 5: Evergo System

    EverGo User Manual EverGo System The 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 • This User Manual • Rechargeable Batteries (1 or 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 (optional)

  • Page 6: Warnings And Cautions

    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...
  • Page 7 EverGo User Manual Warnings (continued) • Repairs and adjustments must be performed by Philips 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. • To avoid electric shock, unplug the device and remove the battery(s) before cleaning the bag. DO NOT immerse the device in any fluids. • Your homecare provider is responsible for performing appropriate preventive maintenance at the intervals recommended by Philips Respironics. • 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). • Do not use an extension cord. • Device operation above or outside of the voltage, breath rate, temperature, humidity and/or altitude values specified may decrease oxygen concentration levels. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
  • Page 8 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 the DC adapter outlet on a boat or recreational vehicle.) • Turn off the device before removing the battery(s). The device should not be operated without the battery(s) installed. If the device is...

  • Page 9: Symbol Key

    Caution! U�S� federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician� Note: See also the section on alarm indicators and screen symbols. How to Contact Philips Respironics If you need to contact Philips Respironics directly, call the Philips 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: Philips Respironics, Inc�...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    12 hours 6 hours 8 hours 4 hours 6 hours 3 hours 4 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours Table 1. Approximate duration of the EverGo device operating with two or one fully charged batteries.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery(s) Your EverGo device comes with one or two lithium ion batteries. To insert the battery(s) correctly, follow these steps. 1. Place your device in a well ventilated location. Note: The EverGo device is shipped from the factory with the battery(s) removed. Caution: Open the carrying case only when EverGo is turned off. Never open the case while the unit is operating.
  • Page 12 Philips Respironics logo faces the inside Figure 3. Inserting the primary of the device. Pull back the plastic battery. retainer to allow the battery to fit properly.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery(S) With Ac Power Supply

    This is normal. The fan will run the entire time it is charging to keep the battery(s) cool. 4. 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 homecare provider or see the EverGo web site at www.evergo.respironics.com...

  • Page 14: Operating The Evergo Device

    AC power source. • To run the device using DC power from an automobile or other motorized vehicle, make sure you have 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. Caution: 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.
  • Page 15 EverGo User Manual 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 the EverGo unit has not detected a breath for 30 seconds. You may begin breathing from the EverGo at any time.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Note: A standard single lumen nasal connected to the oxygen outlet port cannula and tubing (not supplied) should on top. be used to deliver oxygen from the EverGo device. The device works with cannula tubing up to 30 ft. (9 m). 2. To turn on the device, gently touch the screen shown in Figure 8. This first touch brings...
  • Page 17 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. 5. Each time you press the flow setting number, an up arrow Figure 9. Touch the number to change the flow setting. and/or down arrow 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, 1½, 2, 2½, 3, 3½, 4, 4½, 5, 5½, and 6. Warning: It is very important to set your device to your prescribed level of oxygen flow.

  • Page 18: Operating The Touch Screen

    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. After you turn on the EverGo, it should take less than ten minutes to reach the specifi ed oxygen purity levels. It is safe to begin breathing from the EverGo device immediately. Breathing from the unit will cause it to reach oxygen purity...
  • Page 19 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 iS full PulSe Symbol (Dot) 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.
  • Page 20 EverGo User Manual uP arrow to Change flow Setting 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.
  • Page 21 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 for pinched cannula tubing.

  • Page 22: Alarm Indicators And Screen Symbols

    EverGo User Manual larm ndICaTors and Creen ymbols Visual, Audio Description What To Do Indicators No Breath Alarm Check the connection from This alarm occurs when a breath the cannula to is not detected for a period of 2 the device� Make minutes (120 seconds) or more�...
  • Page 23 EverGo User Manual Visual, Audio Description What To Do Indicators High Breath Rate Indicator This indicator indicates that the The indicator user’s breath rate is exceeding resets itself when the capacity of the device� The breath rate is device is still working properly reduced�...
  • Page 24 EverGo User Manual Visual, Audio Description What To Do Indicators (Symbol flashes) Low Battery Alarm Replace the The battery symbol flashes battery or connect when approximately 20 to a power source� minutes of battery life remains for the primary or secondary (Press bell symbol battery�...
  • Page 25 EverGo User Manual Visual, Audio Description What To Do Indicators Battery Charging While Partly Full Symbol When a battery symbol similar to this appears (with the charging No action needed� bars scrolling on the left and at mid-height on the right), the battery is partly full and recharging�...
  • Page 26 EverGo User Manual Visual, Audio Description What To Do Indicators 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...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    EverGo User Manual roubleshooTInG 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. Problem Possible Cause What You Should Do Device Won’t Battery(s) is Use the power supply and AC Turn On depleted� power cord to operate the device (with the battery(s) inserted) to recharge the battery(s)�...

  • Page 28: Caring For Your Battery

    EverGo User Manual arInG for your aTTery Handle your battery(s) 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...

  • Page 29: Caring For Your Evergo Device

    EverGo User Manual arInG for your evICe 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.

  • Page 30: Cleaning The Carrying Case

    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: 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.

  • Page 31: Traveling With Your System

    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 while 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.
  • Page 32 4. Carefully replace the fi lter. 5. Close and zip the fi lter 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 offi cials during air travel. Do not attempt to operate the EverGo without the carrying case. Th e EverGo...

  • Page 33: By Motor Vehicle

    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.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    EverGo User Manual peCIfICaTIons Operational temperature: 41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C) Operating Relative humidity: 15% to 95% Conditions Altitude: up to 8,000 ft� (2,438 m) Storage -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) - unit only...
  • Page 35 EverGo User Manual AC Power Type Respironics PN 900-105 Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A Output: 18V, 5A DC Power Input: 12 - 18V, 5A max Classification The EverGo is classified as: • IEC Class II Internally Powered Equipment • Type BF Applied Part • IPX1: Drip Proof Equipment • Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.

  • Page 36: Emc Information

    EverGo User Manual emC I nformaTIon 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 Compliance...
  • Page 37 Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m� 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�...

  • Page 38: 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”)�...

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