Figure 4-5. Connecting The Ventilator To An External Dc Power Source - Covidien Puritan Bennett 560 User Manual

Note:
An alternative means of ventilation should always be available, particularly when the patient is in transit or
away from wall power.
While using the ventilator on external battery power it is vital that a qualified caregiver (capable of
providing necessary corrective actions in the event of alarm conditions) is present.
When AC power is not available use an external DC power prior to using internal battery power.
To connect the ventilator to an external power source do the following:
1. Ensure the car's engine is started prior to connecting the ventilator.
2. Firstly connect the DC power cable into the ventilator.
3. Then connect the DC power cable into the car auxiliary adapter.
Note:
Whenever AC power is unavailable, the ventilator can operate from a continuously powered external 12 –
30 VDC power source via a DC power cable
DC power input connector
"Parts and
in a car as a power source as well.
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Warning
Connect the external DC power source by first connecting the power cable to the ventilator and
then to the external DC source. Follow the reverse procedure to disconnect the device from the
external DC power source.
User's Manual
(Figure 4-5, item 2). The DC power cable is optional; refer to
Accessories", for more information. It is possible to use the DC auxiliary port (cigarette lighter)

Figure 4-5. Connecting the Ventilator to an External DC Power Source

(Figure 4-5, item 1) that connects to the ventilator's rear panel
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Installation and Assembly
Appendix F,
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