Chapter 2: Operating Instructions - Respironics EverFlo Manual Del Paciente

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 6 to
12 inches (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.
3. Do either Step A or Step B below.
A. If you are not using a humidifier, connect your nasal cannula to the
Oxygen Outlet Port, as shown in the top illustration on the right.
B. If you are using a humidifier, follow the steps below:
1. Open the filter door on the back of the device as shown.
2. Remove the humidifier connector tube from the back of the filter
door and replace the filter door, as shown.
3. Fill your humidifier bottle according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
4. Mount the filled humidifier on the top of the EverFlo device
inside the velcro strap, as shown in the illustration on the right.
5. Tighten the velcro strap around the bottle and secure it so it is
held firmly in place.
6. Connect the humidifier connector tube (that you retrieved from
the filter door) to the Oxygen Outlet Port (as shown in Step 3-A
above).
7. Connect the other end of the humidifier connector tube
to the top of the humidifier with the elbow in the tubing
facing the front, as shown here.
8. Connect your cannula to the humidifier bottle according
to the humidifier bottle manufacturer's specifications.
EverFlo User Manual
Oxygen Outlet Port
Step 3-A
Step 3-B1
Step 3-B4
Step 3-B7
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