Warnings and cautions, Warnings – Activeforever Respironics EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator User Manual
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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 the following, discontinue use and contact your
homecare	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	a	Philips	Respironics	EverGo	power	supply.	
•	 Use	only	with	Philips	Respironics	EverGo	batteries.	
•	 Use	only	approved	EverGo	accessories.
