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.