Backup Battery - Invacare Etude Plus HC User Manual

Backup Battery

1 Introduction
This manual belongs to an Invacare accessory and is an
addition to the manuals of the related Invacare product.
To ensure safety when using this accessory, read the user
manual of the related product carefully and follow the safety
instructions.
For further information see the user manual of the related
product.
2 Backup Battery
The bed can be equipped with a backup battery. The backup
ensures that the bed can be adjusted during a power failure
or transport.
Mounting the Backup Battery
1.
Remove the hand screws on the lower half of the bed
and separate the two halves of the bed.
2.
Mount the backup battery near the center of the
crossbar on the lower half of the bed.
3.
Rejoin the two halves of the bed, reinsert the hand
screws and tighten them.
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4.
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Remove the locking cam on the back section actuator
and the control unit.
5.
Unplug both ends of the cable connecting the back
section actuator to the control unit.
6.
Connect the T-cable's straight plug to the control unit,
the angled plug to the actuator and the female plug to
the backup battery.
7.
Insert the locking cam on the actuator and the control
unit and ensure they engage with an audible click.
Charging the Batteries
WARNING!
Risk of explosion
Old or faulty batteries may generate an explosive
gas mixture during charging.
– The battery box is provided with vents to
ensure adequate ventilation of the box. Do not
block or cover the vents, as this may result in
pressure built-up and the risk of explosion.
1. Connect the control unit to the mains.
• The control unit must be connected to the mains
for 24 hours prior to first use.
• Batteries must be charged, at least, every 6
months for maintenance purposes.
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