Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini - Device Warm-Up and Stabilization Period; Setting Up the Cannula and Tubing

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SimplyGo Mini User Manual
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Device Warm-Up
When you turn on your SimplyGo Mini device, it will sense if you are breathing
from it� If you are not yet breathing through the cannula, SimplyGo Mini will
begin to pulse automatically about once every ve seconds� As soon as you
begin breathing through the cannula, the device will begin delivering pulses
based on your breathing� It may take up to 20 minutes for the SimplyGo Mini
output to stabilize within its O
2
purity specications� However, you may begin
breathing from the SimplyGo Mini at any time� During the initial stabilization
period, the Warm-Up symbol is displayed under the setting number�
Note: If the device is stored at the minimum storage temperature between
uses, please allow 2�5 hours for the unit to adequately warm up�
Note: If the device is stored at the maximum storage temperature between
uses, please allow 2�5 hours for the unit to adequately cool down�
Note: The Low Oxygen Concentration Alarm is inactive for approximately 20
minutes after startup� The No Breath Alarm is inactive for the rst ten
minutes after startup�
Setting up the Cannula and Tubing
The alarm system should be veried before use by the equipment provider
and between users by service personnel in accordance with the SimplyGo
Mini service manual�
However, the user may verify the functionality of the alarm system as follows:
1� Induce a No Flow Alarm condition by turning the device ON and
completely blocking the patient cannula connector of the device�
2� Wait approximately 90 seconds or until the No Flow Alarm occurs�
3� Verify that the No Flow Alarm indicators and screen symbols are
present�
4� Unblock the patient cannula connector for a minimum of 60 seconds�
5� Verify that the No Flow Alarm ceases�