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SimplyGo User Manual
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
A warning represents the possibility of harm to the operator or patient�
• Theoperatorshouldreadandunderstandthisentiremanualbefore
using the device�
• Thedeviceisnotintendedforlifesupport.Wheretheprescribing
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�
• Geriatricoranyotherpatientunabletocommunicatediscomfort,or
hear or see the alarms while using this device, may require additional
monitoring�
• Oxygensupportscombustion.Oxygenshouldnotbeusedwhile
smoking or in the presence of an open ame�
• Donotusethedeviceinthepresenceofaammableanaesthetic
mixture in combination with oxygen or air, or in the presence of
nitrous oxide�
• Donotuseoilorgreaseontheconcentratororitscomponentsas
these substances, when combined with oxygen, can greatly increase
the potential for a re hazard and personal injury�
• Ifyounoticeanyofthefollowing,discontinueuseandcontactyour
home care 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
• UseonlywithPhilipsRespironicsSimplyGoACpowersupply.
• UseonlywithPhilipsRespironicsSimplyGobatteries.
• UseonlyapprovedSimplyGoaccessories.