Chapter 2: Operating Instructions - Respironics EverFlo Manual Del Usuario

Chapter 2: Operating Instructions

Warning: 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.
3A. If you are not using a humidifier, connect your nasal cannula to the
Oxygen Outlet Port, as shown on the right.
3B. If you are using a humidifier, follow these steps:
a. Open the filter door on the back of the device.
b. Remove the humidifier connector tube from the back of the filter door,
as shown on the right, and replace the filter door.
c. Loosen the velcro strap that holds the humidifier bottle in place on top
of the device.
d. Fill your humidifier bottle according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
e. Mount the filled humidifier on the top of the EverFlo device
inside the velcro strap.
f. Tighten the velcro strap around the bottle and secure it so it is
held firmly in place.
g. Connect the humidifier connector tube (that you retrieved
from the filter door) to the top of the humidifier, as shown
here.
h. Connect the other end of the humidifier connector tube to the
oxygen outlet port.
i. Connect your cannula to the humidifier bottle according to the
humidifier bottle manufacturer's specifications
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Oxygen Outlet Port
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