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HOW TO PREPARE THE NEBULIZER FOR USE
Battery Operation Time
When the battery is fully charged (approx. 3 hours), it can be used to operate the
compressor for about 35 minutes. However, the operation time will vary according to the
following conditions.
• The battery charge level.
• Operating conditions.
• Number of charge/discharge cycles.
Battery Life
Fully charge the battery and use the unit until the charge indicator on the main unit
lights. Repeat the charge/use cycle when using the battery to power the unit.
The battery can be charged approximately 300 times. After 300 charges the operating
capacity of the battery will be reduced to about half its normal capacity. We therefore
recommend that you replace the battery with a new one after 300 charges. (If the battery
is charged once each day and is used for three sessions each day, the battery should last
for approximately one year.)
NOTES:
• The operation time may deteriorate depending on the operating conditions. Refer to
the below section "About the Memory Effect" for details.
• If the battery is stored at high temperatures, the battery capacity will gradually
deteriorate. In addition, if the battery will not be used for a long period, store the
battery at a temperature between –20˚C and +30˚C.
If the battery will not be used for a long time
• If the battery is not used for approximately 10 days after being charged, the battery
capacity will be reduced to about half that of normal due to self-discharge of the
battery power. If the battery will not be used for a long time, use the battery until the
charge indicator on the main unit lights (to fully discharge the battery) before charging
it.
About the Memory Effect
• If the battery is repeatedly charged before it has fully discharged, the operating time
possible for each charge will gradually be reduced. This is known as the "memory
effect" and is normal for nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. It does not indicate a
battery error or malfunction.
• If the operating time for each charge become reduced, fully charge the battery and
operate the device until the unit stops operating (rather than when the charge indicator
lights) two or three times in a row. This should restore the battery capacity to normal.
If the battery capacity still does not return to normal, replace the battery with a new
one.
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