Philips Respironics SimplyGo Manuel De L'utilisateur page 43

SimplyGo User Manual
By Bus or Train
Most bus and train lines allow passengers to use portable oxygen
concentrators, but you may need to notify them in advance When you make
your travel arrangements, contact your carrier well before your departure for
permission to bring your system and use it on board
Note: Bus and rail carriers outside the United States may have additional
requirements for oxygen concentrators Contact them several weeks
before you leave to identify any requirements or specications that
may require your attention
By Air
Every airline has policies for travel with portable oxygen concentrators such
as your SimplyGo device Some airlines do not permit their use while ying
on their aircraft When you make your reservation, be sure to ask the airline
for their policy regarding use of your SimplyGo during ight For updated
information about air travel with your device, visit our web site:
wwwphilipscom
When ying in the US and abroad, commercial airlines may have unusual
requirements for oxygen concentrators Before you y, contact all of your
airlines on each of your connecting ights for permission to carry your
SimplyGo system on board Be sure to ask about any documentation you may
need to bring with you
Make sure your battery is fully charged and that you have enough battery
power for the duration of your ight If your airline allows you to connect
to an airline power source, they may request that you remove the battery
from your device even though the SimplyGo will not allow the battery to be
charged when an airline cable is connected
On the day of your ight, plan to arrive early Airport security ocers may
need extra time to clear your luggage and oxygen system They may also ask
you to remove the SimplyGo device from the carrying case for inspection
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