Chapter 3: Cleaning, Disinfecting, And Maintenance - Philips EverFlo User Manual

EverFlo / EverFlo Q User Manual
8. Put on the cannula as directed by your home care provider.
9. When you are not using the oxygen concentrator, press the power switch to the Off [O] position.

Chapter 3: Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Maintenance

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Device
Warning: It is important to unplug the device before you perform any cleaning and disinfecting.
Warning: Do not remove the covers of this device. Servicing must be referred to an authorized and trained
Philips Respironics home care provider.
Caution: Excess moisture may impair the proper operation of the device.
Cleaning
The exterior covers of the device should be cleaned weekly and between patient use and as needed by performing
the following steps:
1. Turn the device off and disconnect from the power source before cleaning.
2. Clean the device exterior, including the filter door, using a damp cloth with a mild household cleaner and wipe
it dry.
Disinfection
The exterior covers of the device should be disinfected between patient use as follows:
1. Clean the device as indicated above.
2. To disinfect, use a household chlorine bleach containing 8.25% sodium hypochlorite. Combine 10 parts water
to 1 part bleach.
3. Using a damp cloth with the bleach solution, wipe the exterior surfaces.
4. Allow the surface to remain damp for 2 minutes. Wipe dry as necessary.
Humidifier, Cannula and Tubing
Clean and replace the humidifier, cannula and tubing as instructed by the manufacturer and your equipment
provider.
Filters
The EverFlo air inlet filter should be routinely replaced by the provider as deemed necessary.
Service
The EverFlo / EverFlo Q Oxygen Concentrator contains no user-serviceable parts.
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