Power Supplies - AirSep FreeStyle Patient Manual

Power Supplies

FreeStyle can be powered in four different ways – the internal battery, an AC power supply, DC power supply, and an optional
AirBelt battery belt in combination with the unit's internal battery.
1. Internal Battery: A rechargeable internal battery is located within each FreeStyle unit. When it is fully charged, it
supplies power to the FreeStyle unit for up to 3 ½ hours. An audible alarm sounds when the battery power is getting low.
The alarm is discussed in the Alarm/Light Indicators section of this manual.
Battery Charging: To charge the internal battery, connect FreeStyle to either the AC power supply and a 100-240 volt,
50/60 Hz AC power outlet, or connect it to a DC power outlet in an automobile (boat, motor home, etc.). A discharged
battery requires approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge. It is recommended to recharge the battery, even if only partially
depleted, as often as possible.
2. AC Power Supply: An AC power supply allows FreeStyle to be connected to a 100-240 volt, 50/60 Hz outlet. The
power supply converts 100-240 volt AC to a DC voltage for the FreeStyle unit. W hen FreeStyle is operated with the AC
power supply, power from the AC outlet powers the unit and recharges FreeStyle's battery simultaneously.
3. DC Power Supply: A DC power supply can be connected from the FreeStyle unit to an automobile's (boat, motor home,
etc.) 12 volt DC outlet. When FreeStyle is connected to the automobile's DC outlet, power from the automobile battery
powers the FreeStyle unit and recharges the FreeStyle battery simultaneously.
4. Optional AirBelt (External Battery Belt): FreeStyle can also be powered by an external battery belt. This belt can be
worn around the waist, and when used in combination with a fully charged internal battery, supplies power to FreeStyle
for up to 10 hours. The belt pack connects to the FreeStyle unit's power inlet, and it can be recharged by connecting it to
the battery belt's own AC power supply.
When using the AirBelt with a fully charged internal battery, the FreeStyle's internal battery will deplete before the
AirBelt. The AirBelt must be connected to the FreeStyle unit before the FreeStyle's internal battery is depleted. Observe
and connect the AirBelt to the FreeStyle unit before its internal battery discharges to 25% or less.
If the internal battery fully depletes and the FreeStyle unit shuts down, the unit cannot be restarted with the AirBelt.
Should this occur, connect your FreeStyle to its AC or DC power supply for a short period of time in order to provide
sufficient internal battery power to start the unit. AirBelt can then be connected to provide additional run time.
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