Intended Use; General Warnings And Cautions - ResMed Astral User Manual

Astral External Battery
User Guide
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The Astral External Battery ('External Battery') has been
designed specifically for use with the Astral series of ventilators.
Read the entire manual before using the External Battery.

Intended use

The External Battery is an external lithium-ion battery intended
for hospital and home use to provide increased battery capacity
and autonomy to the Astral series of ventilators.
The External Battery is intended to provide Astral ventilators
with an additional eight hours of electrical autonomy during
typical use.
Refer to the Astral device User Guide for intended patients, uses
and contraindications associated with ventilation therapy.
The External Battery at a glance
Refer to illustration A
1. On and level check button
2. On indicator
3. Charging indicator
The External Battery comprises the following components:
• Battery with integrated DC output cable and DC input port
• User Manual.
Available separately:
• Astral DC Adapter (optional accessory).
Compatible devices and accessories
The External Battery is compatible with the Astral 100 and
Astral 150 series of ventilators.

General warnings and cautions

The following are general warnings and cautions. Further
specific warnings, cautions and notes appear next to the
relevant instruction in the user guide.
A warning alerts you to possible injury.
WARNINGS
• The battery is to be used only in accordance with the
intended use stated in this guide. Damage to equipment or
injury can result from modifications to the equipment.
• Do not open or disassemble the battery as it has no user-
serviceable parts inside; if damaged or defective, it should
be returned to your ResMed representative.
• The External Battery should be serviced every two years or
when there is a noticeable reduction in usage time when
fully charged. Refer to the Servicing section in this guide.
• Before using for the first time, ensure that the battery and
its components are in good condition. If there are any
defects, the External Battery should not be used.
4. Level indicator
5. Integrated DC output cable
6. DC input port.
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