Respironics Portable Battery Pack User manual

1055491
DSF 7/28/08
Portable Battery Pack
User Guide

Introduction
The Portable Battery Pack is an accessory for use with
the DC Cord or DC Power Adapter to operate many
Respironics therapy devices from a 14.4 AH battery.
Package Contents
The items to the right are included with your Portable
Battery Pack. If any of the items shown are missing,
contact your home care provider.
NOTE: If you ordered the Portable Battery Pack with the DC Power Adapter or DC Cord, additional
items will be included in your package. If you ordered a replacement carrying case with the
battery, you will not receive a charger.
Portable Battery Pack
User Guide
USER
GUIDE
Carrying Case with
Battery
Battery Charger
Power Cord
Carrying Case with
Battery
Power Cord
Battery Charger
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Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
• Do not store the battery pack in a hot environment. Storage in a hot environment (e.g., automobile in
hot weather, under direct sunlight, in front of a stove, or near a fire) may corrode the battery, ignite,
or create an electrical shock hazard.
• If the battery leaks and the gel spills on the skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with plenty of
water. If the gel comes in contact with your eyes, immediately flush your eyes with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention.
• The batteries should be used in a ventilated area.
• Do not underestimate the weight of the battery.
Cautions
• Avoid dropping the battery pack. Damage and deterioration of the battery may occur if the battery is
dropped.
• Replace the battery (PN 1028871) if it fails to charge or if you notice a decrease in capacity.
• Inspect the power cord for signs of damage. Discontinue use and replace the charger (enclosure or
cord) if it is damaged.
Refer to the instructions included with your DC Cord or DC Power Adapter for additional warnings and cautions.

Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT! The battery must be in an upright position during use and while charging.
IMPORTANT! Remove the charger from the carrying case before charging.
1. Connect the auto adapter end of the charger into the battery pack socket, located in the front pouch
of the carrying case. See Figure 1.
2. Plug the power cord into the charger.
3. Monitor the LED on the charger while plugging the power cord into the wall outlet and ensure that
it turns RED (the charger LED may turn RED for only a short time before turning ORANGE). If the
charger LED is RED for any length of time, the charger is correctly connected to the battery. If the
charger LED does not turn RED for any length of time, leave the power cord disconnected from the
wall outlet for 3 minutes and repeat this step. If the charger LED does not turn RED, ensure that the
auto adapter is fully seated in the battery pack socket and that the battery and charger fuses are
not blown (see Replacing the Battery Fuse and Replacing the Charger Fuse sections). If the charger
LED still does not turn RED, contact your home care provider. During normal operation, the battery
charger’s LED will appear RED while it is charging. When the battery is 80-95% charged, the LED will
appear ORANGE. When the charger is fully charged, the LED will turn GREEN.
4. After the LED turns GREEN, the charger can be disconnected from the battery.
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Figure 1: Charging the Battery

Replacing the Battery Fuse
If the battery fails to charge or operate your device,
check the fuse and replace it if it has blown, using
the instructions below. If the problem continues,
contact your home care provider.
1. Pull the battery cable through the opening in
the front pouch of the carrying case until the
fuse holder is accessible.
2. Remove the fuse holder. See Figure 2.
3. Replace the fuse with a standard mini 15 A
blue fuse. NOTE: To ensure proper operation of
your battery, use a 15 A fuse only.
4. Place the fuse holder back onto the fuse.
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Figure 2: Replacing the Battery Fuse
Replacing the Charger Fuse
If the battery fails to charge, check the fuse, located
in the auto adapter. If the fuse has blown, replace
it using the instructions below. If the problem
continues, contact your home care provider.
1. Open the fuse holder by turning the retaining
nut counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the tip of the fuse holder.
3. Replace the fuse with a 3 A fuse, being careful
not to dislodge the spring inside the fuse
holder.
4. Replace the tip of the fuse holder and
retaining nut. Turn the retaining nut clockwise
until the connection is tight.
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Figure 3: Replacing the Charger Fuse