AirSep MN189-1 - Manual (Page 9)

External Battery Charger Manual — 9
Using the External Power Cartridge
The external power cartridge has a
integrated belt clip that allows it to be
worn on a the waist for portable use. The
new FreeStyle bag will also accommodate
the external power cartridge. The power
cartridge will fit in the side pocket(s) while
connected to the concentrator and in use.
Each battery has a test gauge on top with
4 lights representing the level of battery
from 25% to 100% charge. Pressing the test
button will display the remaining charge on
the battery.
1. Press the round TEST button on top of
the cartridge to ensure a sufficient charge
before use. When the TEST button is
pressed, the LED lights will illuminate
to indicate the level of power cartridge
charge.
2. Use the tables below to determine the
duration or a full power cartridge charge
for your POC and prescription setting.
Focus
Setting External Power Cartridge
Duration
2 3.5 Hours
FreeStyle
Setting Duration of Fully Charged
Internal Battery + External
Power Cartridge
1 10 Hours
2 6 Hours
3 5 Hours
FreeStyle 5
NOTE: When used with the FreeStyle or FreeStyle
5, if the internal battery fully depletes and the
FreeStyle or FreeStyle 5 shuts down, the unit
cannot be restarted with the External Power Car-
tridge. Should this occur, connect your FreeStyle
or FreeStyle 5 to an AC/DC power supply for a
short period of time in order to provide sufficient
internal power cartridge power to start the unit.
The External Power Cartridge can then be used for
additional runtime.
Setting Duration of Fully Charged
Internal Battery + External
Power Cartridge
1 7 Hours
2 4 Hours
3 3 Hours
4 2.5 Hours
5 2 Hours
3. The concentrator’s audible alarm will
sound when the charge is getting low.
Please reference the user’s manual of
your POC for information on its behavior
with a low power cartridge. Exchange
power cartridges or seek an alternate
power source when this alarm activates.