Drive Medical Design 18605 Oxygen Equipment User Manual


 
cleaning & maintenance
8
BATTERY CHARGING
On 18605 series, the units are equipped with a factory-installed rechargeable baery. The unit
will have a light for low baery and charge indication.
Once you’ve determined that your unit is equipped with an internal rechargeable baery, con-
nect the unit to the proper AC or DC power source using the AC adapter or DC power cord. The
yellow charge indicator will be illuminated while the baery is charging. At the same time, the
red light on the AC adapter will be also illuminated. Verify that this illuminates when charging
begins. As the baery is fully charged, the red light on the AC adapter will turn to green.
NOTE
A discharged baery will require a few hours (depending on depth of discharge) of charging to
reach a full capacity.
NOTE
Do not connect the AC adapter to an outlet controlled by a switch to ensure power is supplied to
unit at all times.
NOTE
Do not connect the DC power cord to an outlet that is not constantly energized.
NOTE
A fully charged baery, on the 18605 series will provide approximately 60 minutes of continuous
operation at a zero vacuum level (free flow).
NOTE
If unit is not in use for extended periods, baery should be recharged every 6 months minimum.
CAUTION
Discharging the baery completely will shorten the life of the baery. Do not operate the unit
more than a few minutes if the low baery indicator light is lit. Recharge as soon as possible.
NOTE
When charging the baery, the baery charging indicator light will remain lit. If your unit does
not hold a charge, please be sure the model you are using has a baery installed prior to return-
ing it to your authorized Drive Medical provider or to Drive Medical. Verify that the charge light
turns on when the external power is applied with the switch in the OFF position.
NOTE
Units equipped with an internal rechargeable baery contain a lithium ion baery which must be
recycled.