Charging The Battery(S) - Invacare Platinum Mobile Manuel D'utilisateur

Invacare® Platinum® Mobile
3. Ensure the battery fully engages the battery connections
located at the bottom of the battery compartment.
When fully inserted, the top of the battery is level with
the top edge of the battery compartment.
CAUTION!
Risk of Damage
To avoid damage to battery connections from
excessive force or misuse:
– DO NOT slam or force battery(s) into place.
– Orient the battery(s) as described in the
instructions prior to installing.
To avoid damage to the battery door from
excessive force or misuse:
– DO NOT lift concentrator using the battery
door.
– Make sure battery(s) are fully installed
before closing this battery door.
– DO NOT use concentrator with battery
door open.
4. If a second battery is being used (sold separately), install
it in the same manner in the unoccupied battery slot.
5. Close the battery compartment door F.

3.3.2 Charging the Battery(s)

Initial Charging of the Battery(s)
Using the concentrator for the first time requires the
battery(s) to be charged. Batteries are shipped in a "sleep"
mode and an initial charge cycle is required to "wake"
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up the batteries. To charge the battery(s), perform the
following steps:
1. Install the battery. Refer to Installing the Battery(s) in
Setup.
2. Connect AC power to the concentrator. Refer to External
AC Power in Setup.
3. Monitor the battery charge level and charge until full.
Refer to Battery Gauge for Installed and Uninstalled
Battery(s) in Setup.
4. Disconnect the AC power adapter from the concentrator
for portable operation.
IMPORTANT
A concentrator will not turn on unless the battery
is charged.
– Connect the AC power to the concentrator and
allow battery to fully charge prior to first use.
– Refer to Specifications in Technical Data for
approximate charge times.
Charging the Battery(s) After Initial Charging
The installed battery(s) can be charged whether the
concentrator is on or off.
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