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15.1 Battery test.
1. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Turn on the SLE1000.
Caution: If both the battery indicator and mains icon flash when the power
button is depressed the battery is depleted. Connect mains power and allow
the unit to charge for a minimum of 8 hours. The user can use the unit, but
must be aware that the backup battery is depleted and may not be able to
support ventilation in the event of a mains power fail situation, until the
recharge cycle is complete. Check the battery status from the CPAP or flow
modes.
3. Allow the unit to perform its self test.
4. Confirm that the alarm sounder generated an alarm tone, all the LCD and
LED displays cycled through the test as described in section 7.1 on page 26.
Warning: If the user notes that on power up the unit sounder did not
produce an alarm tone, or that the LCD or LED did not function as
described, then remove the unit from service and route for repair/
investigation.
5. Re-connect mains power.
6. Wait for then unit enter “Standby mode”.
15.2 Mains disconnect alarm
7. Connect the proximal airway tube
8. Set a CPAP pressure of 5 mbar.
Note: If you are using the unit with air only, the “O2 CALIB ERROR” will be
triggered. Press the alarm mute button twice to clear the alarm message.
9. Occlude the generator outlet.
10. Remove the mains lead from the wall socket.