Laerdal Compact Suction Unit (LCSU) 4 - Manual (Page 8)

4 User Instructions
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Power Source Options
Internal Battery Operation
LCSU 4 is equipped with an internal Battery, NiMH 12 volt
1.6 Ah.
If the unit is to be run on Battery power, any external power
source must be unplugged.
External 12V DC Operation
DC Power-cord for connection to vehicle 12V DC is required.
Plug the smaller power connector into the LCSU 4 12V DC
Power Input Connection. Plug the larger connector into the
vehicle 12V DC power receptacle.
External AC Operation
AC/DC Adapter Charger required. Plug the smaller DC
output cord power connector into the LCSU 4 12V DC
Power Input Connection. Plug the AC input line cord power
connector into a grounded AC mains supply receptacle. When
in use, it is normal that the AC/DC Adapter Charger becomes
warm.
Control Panel and Indicator Symbols
Suction Level Setting
Green LED
Yellow LED
Red LED
ON / OFF switch
Suction Level Setting
• The Scale illuminates ‘Green’ to indicate the level of
vacuum/suction strength
• The ‘Light Blue’ area indicates reduced suction levels for
infants and small children
The LEDs have two brightness levels. Half illuminated
indicates a halfway vacuum level, e.g., 175 is indicated by a fully
illuminated 150 and a half illuminated 200 LED.
LED Indicator Status
Green External Power is connected
Yellow
Battery is charging
(Will go off when Battery is fully charged)
Red Battery level is low
Warning
If the Low Battery symbol illuminates, immediately
switch to an external power source to avoid interrupted
operation. If the LCSU 4 does not receive external
power, the Low Battery indicator will remain on and the
unit performance will drop rapidly leading to complete
LCSU 4 shutdown.