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  • Page 1 User guide English...
  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Astral External Battery User Guide English Intended use The Astral External Battery (‘External Battery’) is an external lithium-ion battery intended for hospital and home use with the Astral series of ventilators. It is intended to provide Astral ventilators with eight hours of power during typical use.
  • Page 4 • Lithium-ion batteries have built-in safety protection circuits, but can still be dangerous if they are not used correctly. Damaged batteries can become inoperative or catch fire. • The External Battery is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or who lack experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the External Battery by a...
  • Page 5 Once the External Battery is connected to the Astral device, the DC mains indicator on user interface will illuminate. Accessing battery information via the Astral user interface Information on system and battery charge levels can be accessed in one of two ways. 1.
  • Page 6 Note: If required, the External Battery DC output cable can be connected into the DC input port of the Astral device while the External Battery is charging. The Astral device will then continue to operate using mains power. 3. A fully charged External Battery is indicated by . To discontinue charging, disconnect the External Battery from the AC power cable.
  • Page 7 Charging sequence 1. The internal battery of the Astral device is charged first. 2. Once the internal battery is fully charged, the External Battery (Battery 1) is charged next. 3. If a second External Battery (Battery 2) is connected, it is charged after Battery 1 is fully charged.
  • Page 8: Air Travel

    External Battery User Guide to help security personnel understand the device and refer them to the following statements: • ResMed confirms that the External Battery meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements (RTCA/ DO-160, section 21, category M) for all phases of air travel.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    ResMed. As with all electrical devices, if any irregularity becomes apparent, you should exercise caution and have the device inspected by an authorised ResMed Service Centre.
  • Page 10: Alarms Troubleshooting

    (EMC) according to IEC60601-1-2, for residential, commercial, and light industry environments. Information regarding the electromagnetic emissions and immunity of these ResMed devices can be found on www.resmed.com/downloads/devices. Aircraft use ResMed confirms that the External Battery meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements (RTCA/DO-160, section 21, category M) for all phases of air travel.
  • Page 11: Environmental Information

    The External Battery, while connected to a device and discharging, is rated to IP21 (Drip proof) according to IEC60529. The AC power supply and the Astral External Battery are both rated to IP21. Battery run time < 8 hrs of typical use Operating hours with a new battery under normal conditions.
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    • Portable diagnostic/screening devices This warranty is only available to the initial consumer. It is not transferable. If the product fails under conditions of normal use, ResMed will repair or replace, at its option, the defective product or any of its components.
  • Page 13 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from region to region. For further information on your warranty rights, contact your local ResMed dealer or ResMed office. English...
  • Page 15 ResMed Ltd 1 Elizabeth Macarthur Drive , Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia See ResMed.com for other ResMed locations worldwide. Astral is a trademark and/or registered trademark of the ResMed family of companies. For patent and other intellectual property information, see ResMed.com/ip.

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