Charging The Battery(S) - Invacare Platinum Mobil User Manual

Invacare® Platinum™ Mobile
The oxygen concentrator comes equipped with a single rechargeable
lithium battery. Up to two batteries can be installed in the
concentrator. When fully charged, a single battery supplies power for
up to five hours, depending on the pulse flow setting. Two batteries
can supply power for up to ten hours when fully charged, depending
on the pulse flow setting.
A battery can be installed while the concentrator is operating from
an external power source or a second charged battery.
Open the battery compartment door F.
1.
With battery fuel gauge label A facing toward the front of the
2.
oxygen concentrator B, slowly lower battery C straight down
into one of the two slots in the battery compartment D.
Use the lift ring E to hold the battery while installing it.
The battery will not fit properly in the battery
compartment if not oriented as described above.
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3. Ensure the battery fully engages the battery connections located
at the bottom of the battery compartment. When fully inserted,
the top of the battery is level with the top edge of the battery
compartment.
CAUTION!
Risk of Damage
To avoid damage to battery connections from
excessive force or misuse:
– DO NOT slam or force battery(s) into place.
– Orient the battery(s) as described in the
instructions prior to installing.
To avoid damage to the battery door from excessive
force or misuse:
– DO NOT lift concentrator using the battery door.
– Make sure battery(s) are fully installed before
closing this battery door.
– DO NOT use concentrator with battery door
open.
4. If a second battery is being used (sold separately), install it in the
same manner in the unoccupied battery slot.
Close the battery compartment door F.
5.

3.3.2 Charging the Battery(s)

Initial Charging of the Battery(s)
Using the concentrator for the first time requires the battery(s) to
be charged. Batteries are shipped in a "sleep" mode and an initial
charge cycle is required to "wake" up the batteries. To charge the
battery(s), perform the following steps:
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