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Checking Battery Charge Level
The installed battery charge level can be checked as follows without operating the unit:
•When using battery or the DC power cable, momentarily press the On/Off button. The Standby screen will display for a short period of time.
•When using the AC power adapter the Standby screen is displayed. When the unit is operating, the Standby screen is periodically displayed.
Prolonging Battery Life
Do’s
•Fully charge the battery module overnight when you first receive your transportable oxygen concentrator.
•The battery pack can be charged at any time. The battery does not have to be fully discharged before attempting to charge. Try to keep your battery modules fully charged when using the unit.
•Always ensure the battery module is recharged as soon as possible after it becomes fully discharged. The battery may permanently degrade if left fully discharged for an extended length of time.
•Check the status of battery module once a month if you are not using your unit regularly. The battery should be maintained at 2 segments (approximately 50%) worth of charge.
•Heat is the worst enemy of a battery. Allow plenty of air to circulate around the transportable oxygen concentrator so that the battery is kept as cool as possible.
Don’ts
•DO NOT use or leave the battery module in excessive heat or cold.
•DO NOT store or leave the battery module in car trunks, etc. for extended periods of time.
•DO NOT store the battery module fully charged (4 segments on the unit’s battery gauge) if you are going to store your unit for any time greater than 2 weeks. Recharge or discharge the battery module to only 2 segments (50% charge) only. Storing a battery with a full charge may degrade its useful life.
•DO NOT leave your battery module plugged into the transportable oxygen concentrator when the transportable oxygen concentrator is not in use. The battery will lose charge while plugged into the transportable oxygen concentrator even with the unit turned off.
Invacare SOLO2™ | 22 | Part No 1156872 |