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Battery Storage
Li-ion batteries discharge during storage. Higher temperatures (above 20 °C (or 68 °F)) reduce
the battery storage life.
Follow these rules to ensure the best storage life of the ventilator's batteries:
Always store the ventilator with the battery fully charged. DO NOT store the ventilator with
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the batteries discharged.
For long-term storage, the optimum storage temperature range is -15 °C to 21 °C
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(5 °F to 71 ° F). Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight or heat sources. Never store
the battery at temperatures above 76 °C (170 °F) for more than 2 hours to prevent premature
charge depletion and the reduction of battery life.
If long-term storage/non-use is common, recharge the device every six months; this ensures
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that the battery charge is maintained at 80% capacity or better.
When batteries are in extended storage, you should charge them at recommended intervals.
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There is no need to store the device continuously connect to power. This can shorten the
useful life of the battery.
Ambient Storage Temperature
20
C (Below (68
20
C to 30
30
C to 40
Note:
Caution
DO NOT store the ventilator with batteries in a discharged condition.
Ventilator Storage
Follow the battery storage recommendations that we describe in this chapter.
Following 6 months (or longer) of continuous storage or non-use, inspect the device, perform
an Operational Test, and recharge the device's batteries before attempting to use it with a
patient.
If the device has been stored in non-controlled environments (such as a vehicle), allow the
device sufficient time to stabilize to a temperature within its specified operating range.
The ventilator is available with transit and carry case options. Follow the instructions that we
provide with the transit or carry case.
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F)
C (68
F to 86
F)
C (86
F to 104
F)
When charging in the storage case, be advised that the battery may stop charging if
ambient temperature is above 40
to external power. Under these conditions, battery temperature can get considerably
hotter than the ambient temperature. Charging automatically starts when the battery
temperature drops below 45
ZOLL Z Vent Ventilator Operator's Guide
Recharge Interval
12 months
6 months
3 months
C (104
F), even though the device is still connected
C (113
F).
Maintenance
7-7
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