Conditioning the Battery
NOTE: The definition of conditioning the battery is simply charging the battery for a full six hour cycle before the initial use of the product.
1.Disconnect the battery from the compressor.
2.Connect the power cable (AC) or auto adapter cable (DC) to the battery.
3.Charge the battery for a full six hour cycle.
The orange light will indicate if the battery is properly charging. Battery charging to full capacity is dependent upon many factors. Conditioning the battery requires at least 6 hours. Failure to condition the battery prior to its first use may result in a reduced battery life expectancy. To assure maximum life performance of the battery after conditioning, leave the battery connected to a power source when not in use.
The battery operation time depends upon the charge condition of the battery, the temperature, the storage time of the battery prior to use, the amount of medication used for treatment, and the number of charge/discharge cycles. The manufacturer of the battery recommends the battery be conditioned every one or two months.
Charging the Battery
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1.
1.Press in the release button on the front of the battery pack and separate the battery from the compressor (Detail “A”).
2.Connect the power cable (AC) to the AC adapter and cable provided with your STRATOS Portable Plus Compressor (Detail “B”).
3.Connect the AC adapter and cable to the battery (Detail “A”).
4.Plug the power cable into the appropriate power source.
The ORANGE light will turn on indicating that the charging cycle has begun. The battery will reach full charge after at least six hours. Completion of the charge cycle is indicated by a GREEN battery light. Full charge will provide up to ninety minutes of operation.
NOTE: In order to ensure maximum performance of the battery, keep the battery plugged in and charging when not in use. This will not overcharge or damage the battery.
NOTE: The battery must be plugged into a power source for the battery to charge. The battery will not charge when it is attached to the compressor nebulizer system.
NOTE: Never leave the battery connected to either power cable when the cable is disconnected from the power source. This will cause the battery to discharge.
Hook | DETAIL “A” - | |
BATTERY | ||
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Release
Button
Connect
Battery
Adapter
HERE
DETAIL “B” - | Power | |
ADAPTER | ||
Cable | ||
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To Outlet
| AC Adapter |
To Battery | and Cable |
FIGURE 1 Charging the Battery
STRATOS™Portable Plus Battery Pack | 2 | Part No 1150754 |
