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5. BAL50 (MEDLINE
®
CARELINE
®
)
The BAL50 Li-Ion battery pack is a part of the LIFT50 product
series specially developed for patient lifts.
LIFT50 is a complete system consisting of the control box
COL50, a battery BAL50 and an external charger CHL50 in a
flexible solution.
Usage
• Compatibility: COL50 and CHL50
• Duty cycle: Max. 10% (or 2 min. continuous use followed by 18 min. without use) at max. discharge current (10 A)
• Charging: Via external wall charger CHL50 or via COL50 with integrated charger
• Charging state: Maximum 30% when shipped from LINAK
• Recharging during storage: First recharge of the battery must be no later than 12 months after production date stated on the label.
Hereafter the battery must be recharged at least every 12 months.
• Operating temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C
• Charging temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C
Charging at elevated temperatures can impact the charging time
• Charging time: Approx. 4 hours
• Storage temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C (+10 °C to +25 °C recommended)
The batteries must be stored in an applicable storage room without direct sunlight.
• Relative humidity: 20% - 80% – non-condensing
• Atmospheric pressure: 700 to 1060 hPa
• Meters above sea level: Max. 3000 meters
• Approvals: IEC 60601-1
ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1
CSA CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60601-1
IEC 60601-2
IEC62133-2
Mounting
Mounting of the BAL50 battery will follow the placement of the COL50 and CHL50.
See user manual for further information in the respective product sections.
Deep discharge protection
The BAL50 has a deep discharge protection to extend the battery life. The deep discharge protection is activated when the battery is discharged.
If the battery is completely discharged, the charging will be started at a very small rate to protect the battery. Depending on the battery state, it may
take several hours to get to the normal charging state.
For long-term storage, remove the battery from the application and store separately.
Transportation
The lithium ion batteries must be packed and transported according to applicable regulations. Always ask your local transportation provider how to
handle the transportation of lithium ion batteries.
Recommendations
• Charge the battery fully before first use.
• Adhere to the battery storage temperature or else the product life and performance will be reduced.
• Allow the battery to settle to room temperature before use or charging.
• Only use correct LINAK
®
charger (CHL50 or integrated charger in COL50).
• Do not exceed the duty cycle as it will shorten the product life and reduce performance.
• BAL50 is intended for use in indoor applications, however not in indoor pool environments.
• Recharge the battery before storage if it has been completely discharged.