Battery Operation - Abbott FLEXIFLO Companion Mode D'emploi

BATTERY OPERATION

When pump is unplugged, power is supplied by the internal, rechargeable battery.
1. If battery is fully discharged and AC power fails during feeding, pump will shut
down and no alarm will sound.
2. While pumping in battery mode, the display light turns off after approximately
90 seconds to save power.
3. Pump can be used while the battery is recharging. Pump automatically charges
the battery when plugged into AC power.
Expected Life and
Charge Time:
1. When battery is fully charged, pump will operate for 8 hours at 125 mL/hr.
2. Battery will fully charge in 8 hours with the pump turned off and 12 hours with
the pump turned on.
3. The battery will charge in any control dial setting including the POWER OFF
position when connected to AC power.
4. When low battery alarm occurs, the pump will operate for approximately
30 minutes before shutting down.
5. Battery operating time will diminish with partially charged or older batteries.
Operating on AC power and keeping the pump plugged into an AC outlet (even
while OFF), will help maintain expected battery performance.
Battery Maintenance:
1. Before initial use on battery power and after extended storage periods, the pump
must be plugged into an AC power source for a minimum of 12 hours.
2. A battery that has repeatedly been fully discharged and/or left in a discharged
state for an extended period may not recharge properly.
3. If battery is rarely used, occasionally operating pump on battery power may
extend battery life. The pump should be operated on battery for a minimum
of 6 continuous hours at least once every 6 months for best performance and
battery life.
4. The pump should be plugged into AC power whenever possible. When not being
used on battery power, pump should ALWAYS remain plugged in to AC power to
maintain battery charge and performance.
Battery Disposal:
Appropriate disposal of batteries is required, and this can be done by an Abbott-
authorized service center. In case of any questions on batteries, please contact the
responsible Abbott representative.
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