CAIRE eQuinox User Manual page 12

eQuinox
Rechargeable Power Cartridge (Battery)
The eQuinox can be powered by the
rechargeable Power Cartridge (Battery), which
is supplied with the device.
Installing the Battery: Align the Battery
so that it will slide into the empty Power
Compartment. Push the Battery into the empty
Power Compartment until it locks (clicks)
device. When the Battery is properly installed
and the eQuinox is ON, the Battery Status
Gauge will appear on the Control Panel.
(If you DO NOT have a Battery installed,
the Power Cartridge Status Gauge will not
illuminate). The unit will still operate on
external power.
To remove the Battery, pinch the black release lever. While
holding DOWN the release lever, pull the Battery away from the
eQuinox.
Battery Operating Times: The battery operating time is displayed
on the Control Panel, in both symbol and alpha-numeric formats.
Flow Mode, and breath rate will impact the operating time. The
table Typical New Power Cartridge Operating Times provides
operating time estimates for the eQuinox using a new, fully
as indicated.
WARNING: FOR OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS EQUIPPED WITH
BATTERIES: STORE IN A COOL AND DRY LOCATION TO HELP
ENSURE THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR BATTERY. STORING YOUR
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES OR WITH A FULLY CHARGED OR COMPLETELY DIS-
CHARGED BATTERY CAN DEGRADE ITS OVERALL BATTERY LIFE. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY; THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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Initial Battery Charging
The new Battery supplied with your eQuinox is not fully charged
when it is shipped from the factory. Before using your eQuinox
With the AC Power Supply plugged in, and the Battery correctly
installed in the Power Compartment of the device, allow the
Battery to completely charge. The Battery is fully charged when
the Power Cartridge Status Gauge, on the Control Panel, is no
longer cascading.
The eQuinox can be used while either discharging or recharging
setting, to achieve 80% capacity from a fully discharged Battery.
It will charge when the eQuinox is plugged into AC power and
turned off.
Rechargeable Power
Cartridge (Battery)
the Oxygen Concentrator in a very hot or cold automobile or in
other similar, high-or low-temperature environments. DO NOT leave
the Oxygen Concentrator or the Power Supply plugged into the
vehicle if the ignition is in the OFF position. Doing so may drain the
vehicle's battery of the SeQual eQuinox.
CAUTION: Only use the Manufacturer's provided batteries. For prop-
er battery disposal, contact your Equipment Provider or your local
government agency for disposal requirements.
In the event of an AC or DC power interruption, the eQuinox will
beep and automatically switch to Battery operation, as long as
the Battery is present and charged. When AC power is restored,
the eQuinox will beep and the Battery will automatically start
recharging, if not fully charged or too warm. If the Battery is not
present, or fully discharged, during an AC power interruption,
the eQuinox will shut down and alarm. The Battery is fully
discharged when the Power Cartridge Status Gauge on the
control panel is no longer illuminated. The device will display a
yellow light and sound a low Battery alert beep until the device
completely shuts down with a red light and constant alarm. This
audible alert may continue for up to 5 minutes until the device
shuts down.
Note: Press and hold the eQuinox ON/OFF button for a minimum of 5
seconds, to silence the Loss of Power alarm. Connecting the eQuinox to an
external AC power supply for 2 minutes will also eliminate this alarm.
CAUTION: When the automobile in which you are using
the Oxygen Concentrator unit is turned off, disconnect
and remove the device from the automobile. Do not store
* Batteries are recyclable. *