Philips V200 - Manual (Page 43)

Chapter 4
Getting Started
REF 1057983 A Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual 4-15
Battery Charging
When the ventilator is plugged into a viable AC supply, it will charge the
backup battery if the Mains Circuit Breaker is on and the machine is operating
as a ventilator, or in diagnostic mode or the Power ON/OFF switch is OFF
( ) .
Charging time will depend on the amount of charge the batteries require. A
fully discharged backup battery will be fully recharged within 10 hours. If the
backup battery does not reach a full charge within 10 hours, contact
Respironics Customer Service. While the ventilator is charging, the front panel
indicator labeled “Charging” (text version of the front panel as shown in Figure
4-17) or the charging battery symbol
(symbol version of the front panel
as shown in Figure 4-18) will be on continuously. When the backup battery is
fully charged, the indicator will turn off.
NOTE: For optimal performance and battery life of a newly purchased backup
battery, establish full backup battery charge by plugging the ventilator
into AC power for eight (8) hours maximum, or until the charging
indicator light turns off, and then unplug the unit.
NOTE: To monitor backup battery performance and life, run the ventilator on
battery power for at least 20 minutes at typical settings once a month.
Recharge the battery when the test is complete.
Warranty
Respironics warrants the backup battery to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, provided
that the unit is operated under conditions of normal use as described in this
operator’s manual.
At its discretion, Respironics will make replacements, repairs or issue credits
for equipment or parts that are found to be defective.
CAUTION: The backup battery is designed to be charged only by the Respironics
V200 Ventilator. Under no circumstances should an attempt be made to
charge it in any other way.
CAUTION: If the ventilator will not be used for 30 days or more, the backup battery
should be preserved. Either disconnect the backup battery from the
ventilator or keep the ventilator plugged into an active electrical outlet.