Charging The Batteries; Figure 42 - Battery Charger; Figure 43 - Charger Connected To; Figure 44 - Charger Connected To Power Pack - Ferno POWERFlexx User Manual

Maintenance

9.9 Charging the Batteries

BATTERY LIFE
The cot can be powered through an average of 50 cycles
before the batteries require recharging. Patient weight
and extreme temperatures affect the number of cycles.
The rate of speed for raising and lowering the cot is
faster when the batteries are fully charged.
The batteries do not have a "memory" and do not need
to be discharged before recharging. Recharge the
batteries as often as possible. Charge the batteries for
3 hours minimum for a full charge.
If the batteries are providing significantly fewer cycles
than normal, replace the batteries or power pack. See
Accessories and Related Products, page 40.
TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES:
The power pack module may be charged while it is
connected to the cot or while separate from the cot
(Figure 43 or Figure 44).
1. Connect the battery charger power cord (Figure
42) to a wall outlet. The green indicator on the
charger will light.
2. Plug the charging cord into the port marked, "24
VDC Charging Port" on the power pack module.
3. Charge the batteries 3 hours minimum for a full
charge.
4. Disconnect the charger from the power pack
module before using the cot.
Important
Disconnect the charger before using the cot.
Failure to disconnect the charger can damage
the charging cord, charger, or power pack.
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Charging
Indicator Light
Charging Cord

Figure 42 - Battery Charger

Figure 43 - Charger Connected
to Power Pack Module On Cot
Figure 44 - Charger Connected to
Power Pack
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