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3.3 Changing fuse in battery pack
At the rear of the battery pack [18]:
Disconnect the plug [1] from the socket [14] (see chapter 4.1) so that there is
no electric connection between the battery pack and the viaplus.
At the front of the battery pack [18]:
Fold the hinged cover [16] of the battery pack down by 90 degrees.
Remove the defective fuse [15] from the battery pack.
Replace the defective fuse with a new 25 A blade-type fuse (available from your
electrical or medical equipment supplier).
Fold the hinged cover [16] up by 90 degrees.
At the rear of the battery pack [18]:
Reconnect the battery pack to the viaplus by inserting the plug [1] into the sock-
et [14] at the battery pack (see chapter 4.2).
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If fuses must be replaced frequently, the viaplus might be defective.
Contact your authorised specialist dealer or Alber representative to
arrange for a technical inspection of your viaplus.
3.4 General battery information
The batteries of the viaplus require no maintenance and are rechargeable. Their serv-
ice life depends heavily on the depth of discharge. You can prolong the service life
of your batteries by recharging them regularly.
Avoid completely discharging the battery pack. Recharge the battery pack of the
viaplus after each partial discharge, i.e. after every use of the device.
Lead batteries are subject to what is known as self-discharge. If the battery pack
is not in use for a prolonged period of time (without charging), its capacity can
become reduced. Therefore regularly recharge the battery pack, if it is not in use
for some time. Normally, the full battery capacity is recovered after a number of
charging/discharging cycles.
If the battery pack is handled incorrectly, there is a risk of liquid electrolyte
spilling out. This liquid can cause injury to skin and damage to clothing.
In the event of contact of the electrolyte with eyes or skin, immediately rinse
the affected area with clean water and consult a doctor.
Do not burn battery packs and protect them against naked flames as they can
explode when exposed to heat.
Protect the battery pack against water. Do not immerse it as this could result in
short circuits and permanent damage to the batteries.
Do not short-circuit the battery pack. Short circuits result in high currents, which
can cause damage to the battery pack and/or the viaplus. Short circuits can also
cause fire.
When the batteries have reached the end of their service life, return them to your
Alber representative or authorised specialist dealer for proper disposal.
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The battery pack of your viaplus can be charged/discharged in any
chosen position. As the batteries are as safe as dry cells, they are
approved by DOT and IATA for transport in airplanes.
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