Here are several things you can do:

1. Break In New Batteries

New batteries are “dead batteries” when they arrive at your home. This just means you need to charge them before you use them. We recommend that you fully charge your battery then use it until it “dies,” then fully charge it again. Do this for 2 to 4 cycles to prime the battery to reach its maximum-rated capacity.

2. Keep Your Batteries Clean

Clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device.

3. Exercise Your Battery

Don’t leave batteries dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using your battery at least once every 2 to 3 weeks. If a battery hasn’t been used for a long time, re-perform the new battery break-in procedure described above.

4. Battery Storage

If you don’t plan on using your battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. NiCad, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to break them in before use.

Contact the airline that you are using to make sure they allow the Respironics EverGo on the airline during flights. Most of the larger airlines allow Oxygen Concentrators during flights. The airline will require that you submit a written prescription. Please notify the airline a month in advance and let them know you will be using the Respironics EverGo during flight.

Be prepared to adjust your travel schedule and have a well planned itinerary so that you don’t need to make last minute changes. Most airlines require as much as 48 hours notice to reschedule flights with passengers using oxygen. Try to plan a direct flight without layovers to converse battery power.
Be familiar with the latest airport security screening policies and plan for extra time for inspection of your EverGo.

Passengers using the EverGo may not sit in exit rows, or the EverGo can’t block another passenger’s access to seats or to the airplane’s aisles. You must be able to see the alarm lights on your EverGo when it is stowed away. Ideally, you would want to keep your EverGo under the seat in front of you.

Passengers are not allowed to plug the EverGo in during flight to charge their battery. You will need to plan to bring enough batteries for your entire flight, including check in time, security time, take off and landing time. For safety reason, it is strongly recommended that patients that use Portable Oxygen Concentrators on airplane flights carry enough extra batteries that will last twice the duration of the flight to ensure the battery power will not run out during flight.

The EverGo and EverGo batteries are considered medical devices; they will need to be screened by TSA personnel but they will not count against your carry-on baggage allowance.

During the flight drink fluids but avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks; they will make you feel bloated.

If you follow these steps, you should have a safe and hassle free flight.

Things You’ll Need:
Respironics EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Extra Batteries
Prescription

Step 1
Contact your airline to make sure they allow the Respironinics EverGo on the airline during flights. The airline will require a written prescription for the EverGo. Please notify the airline a month in advance and let them know you will be using the Repsironics EverGo during flight.

Step 2
Prepare to be flexible with your travel schedule and have a well planned itinerary so that you don’t need to make last minute changes. Airlines may require as much as 48 hours notice to reschedule flights with passengers using oxygen. Try to plan a direct flight without layovers to converse battery power.

Step 3
Be familiar with the latest airport security screening policies and plan for extra time for inspection of your EverGo.

Step 4
Passengers using the EverGo may not sit in exit rows, or the EverGo can’t block another passenger’s access to seats or to the airplane’s aisles. You must be able to see the alarm lights on your EverGo when it is stowed away. Ideally, you would want to keep your EverGo under the seat in front of you.

Step 5
Passengers are not allowed to plug the EverGo in during flight to charge their battery. You will need to plan to bring enough batteries for your entire flight, including check in time, security time, take off and landing time. For safety reason, it is strongly recommended that patients that use Portable Oxygen Concentrators on airplane flights carry enough extra batteries that will last twice the duration of the flight to ensure the battery power will not run out during flight.

Step 6
The EverGo and EverGo batteries are considered medical devices; they will need to be screened by TSA personnel but they will not count against your carry-on baggage allowance.

The Inogen One G2 Universal Power Supply is specifically designed for use with the Inogen One G2 Oxygen Concentrator. The Universal Power Supply provides the precise current and voltage required to safely power the Inogen G2, and is designed to operate from specified AC and DC power sources. When used with AC power sources, the supply automatically adapts to input voltages from 100V to 240V permitting use with most power sources throughout the world.

The Universal Power Supply will charge the Inogen One G2 Battery when used with AC input power or when used with a DC power supply, such as the one found in your car. Due to aircraft power limitations, the Universal Power Supply cannot be used to charge the Inogen One G2 Battery when used on an aircraft.

The Universal Power Supply is used with the following components:

• Power Supply with attached power output cable to connect to the Inogen One G2
• Auto DC cigarette lighter power input cable
• AC power input cable

Mobile Cart
The mobile cart has wheels and a telescoping handle to provide easy transport of the Inogen One G2. The G2 can be operated while using the mobile cart. The mobile cart is easy to use, just place the carry bag over the cart, and make sure the cart handle is inserted between the elastic strap in the back of the carry bag and in the front of the carry bag and its ready to be used.

24 Cell Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
The Ion battery powers the Inogen One G2 without having to connect it to an external power source. When fully charged, the will can provide between 4 and 8 hours of operation depending on flow setting. The battery recharges when properly installed in the G2 and the concentrator in connected to a AC or DC power source. Recharging time is up to 8 hours for a fully charged battery.

Nasal Cannula
A nasal cannula must be used with the Inogen One G2 to provide oxygen from the concentrator to the patient. A single lumen cannula up to 25 feet in length to ensure proper breath detection and oxygen delivery is recommended.
Airline DC 4-Pin Power Input Cable
DC 4-Pin Power Plug is for using during flights to charge the Inogen One G2. Some airlines don’t have the port or will not allow it, so please check with the airline for power port availability.

Warm up time is another significant improvement of the G2. The old unit could take up to 30 minutes to warm up. The G2 only takes a mere 2 minutes to warm up. That could save the patient 28 minutes of waiting for the unit to warm up and be ready to use.

The biggest improvement of the Inogen One G2 is battery life. The original Inogen had a battery life of only 2 to 3 hours depending on the flow setting; this could provide a huge inconvenience for the patient especially if they were planning a long flight or trip. The patient would have to bring extra batteries to replace the depleted ones. The Inogen G2 has battery times of up to 8 hours depending on the flow settings. This will let the patient to take extended flights without replacing for charging the battery.
Inogen designed the G2 to make life easier for the patient to use and operate. These improvements will make living with a concentrator more enjoyable.

You should never allow the battery’s terminals to touch together as they could cause the batteries to fail. Keep the battery away from water and never disassemble or deform the battery. Avoid from exposing a battery to excessive shock or vibration like dropping. Always charge the batteries in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, using specified chargers only. The batteries should be stored between -4 F and 140 F to help from degrading the batteries performance.

How to Clean your Respironics EverGo Air Inlet Filter

Its recommend that you clean the air inlet filter weekly. Wash the air inlet filter, located in the zippered compartment on the end of the device case. You may want to clean it more depending on your operating conditions.
Remove the filter and wash it in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dish detergent.

Rinse the filter thoroughly in warm water; remove any excess moisture by placing the filter in a paper towel and starting squeezing gently to dry. Allow the filter to air dry thoroughly. Ensure that the filter is completely dry before putting the filter back in the EverGo.

Place the dry filter in the zippered compartment and zip the compartment shut.

Cleaning the Carrying Case

If cleaning is necessary, use only warm water and liquid dish detergent.

Make sure the carrying case is closed.

Dampen a cloth in the detergent and water solution and wipe the outside surface of the case clean.
Warning: Do not use alcohol, solvents, polishes or any oily substances on the device, as they are flammable.
Caution: Do not allow liquids into any of the controls, the interior of the case, or the oxygen tubing connector.

Device Storage

Store the Respironics EverGo in a place where it will remain clean and dry. It should always be stored in the carrying case. The only time the carrying case should be removed is if airport security personnel asks you to during flight travel.

Passengers are allowed to carry on and use AirSep Corporation’s LifeStyle and FreeStyle; Inogen’s Inogen One; SeQual Technologies’ Eclipse; Philips Respironics Inc.’s EverGo; Delphi Medical Systems’ RS-00400; and Invacare Corporation’s XPO2.

For safety reason, it is strongly recommended that patients that use Portable Oxygen Concentrators on airplane flights carry enough extra batteries that will last twice the duration of the flight to ensure the battery power will not run out during flight. Also make sure your Concentrator is in good working condition before the flight; if it is not, there are many companies that offer Concentrator Rentals to patients. Before your flight, you must obtain a prescription from your physician and submit to the airline that you are flying with.

Some of the popular current airlines that allow Portable Oxygen Concentrators on board are American Airlines, America West, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SouthWest Airlines and US Airlines. Not all airlines allow Concentrators on flights, please check with your airline to make sure that POCs are allowed on the aircraft.

The Inogen One should be placed in a well ventilated area. The air intake and exhaust must have clear access. Make sure you place the Inogen One in such a way that you can hear any alarms. Open the battery door and insert the Inogen One Battery with the handle of the battery up and press firmly to make sure the battery is in the correct position. After the battery is installed and close the battery door. Plug the Inogen One into a AC Power Supply and connect the AC Power Cord to the AC Power Supply. Connect the AC Power Supply to the Inogen One. Once it is plugged in, a beep will sound. Connect the nasal tubbing to the nozzle fitting. The nozzle fitting is located next to the handle of the Inogen One. Use only a single lumen cannula with a length of 7 feet or less.

Turn on the Inogen by pressing the ON/OFF button. A single short beep will sound after the Inogen logo is displayed. “Please Wait” will appear while the connector starts up. The display will indicate the selected flow setting and power condition. Following the start-up , the Inogen will have a warm up period up to 30 minutes. During this time period the oxygen concentrator is building, but may not have reached specification. However, the Inogen can and should be used immediately. Additional warm up time may be needed if your Inogen has been stored in cold temperatures.

Position the nasal cannula on your face and breathe through your nose.

The Inogen will sense the onset of inhalation and deliver a burst of oxygen at a precise time when you inhale. It will sense each breathe and continue to deliver oxygen in this manner. As your breathing rate changes, the Inogen One will sense these changes and deliver oxygen only as you need it. At times, if you inhale very quickly between breaths the Inogen may ignore one of the breaths, giving the appearance of a missed breathe. This may be normal as the Inogen senses and monitors the changes in your breathing pattern. The Inogen will normally sense the next breathe and deliver oxygen accordingly. A green light will flash each time a breath is detected. Make sure the nasal cannula is properly aligned on your face and your breathing though your nose.

This will also help out patients who only need an concentrator once in awhile and choose to rent instead of buying a concentrator. Renting a concentrator can become costly if the patient is planning a long trip and multiple batteries are needed. Most companies charge per battery and these costs can start adding up fast. With the Inogen G2 and its battery life of 8 hours, less batteries will be needed for your trip.