LTV 1150 - Caring for the Internal Battery

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1200/1150 Ventilator Service Manual p/n 18603-001, Rev. C
Caring for the Internal Battery
To preserve maximum battery life:
• Fully recharge the Internal Battery every 2 months while the ventilator is in storage.
Recharge the battery by plugging the ventilator into an AC power source for 24
hours. If the LTV
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battery Charge Status LED is not illuminated green within 24
hours, or if it is illuminated red, immediately contact a certified Pulmonetic Systems’
service technician or Pulmonetic Systems.
• Store the ventilator at temperatures less than 60°C (140°F).
• A new battery should be charged on standby for 24 hours prior to use on a patient.
CAUTION
Storage Temperature - Storing the LTV
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ventilator and/or the internal battery at
temperatures above 60°C (140°F) for long periods can damage the internal battery and
cause expected battery duration to degrade.
Battery Disposal:
The LTV
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1200/1150 ventilator’s internal battery, P/N 18608-001, is a sealed lead acid
battery. Some jurisdictions consider these batteries hazardous materials subject to special
disposal regulations. Contact the proper agency for information on permissible methods of
disposing of used batteries.