Technical Service Manual
8 - 1
LifeCare PCA
Section
8
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
Dimensions:
Approximately 8 in. W x 13 in. H x 6 in. D
(excluding pole clamp and power cord)
Weight:
Approximately 5.8 kg/13 lbs. with battery
Casing:
High-impact plastic
*
Expected Service Life:
5 years
Patient Pendant:
6 feet +/- 6 inches (66-78 inches)
ELECTRICAL
Power Requirements:
120 V, 50-60 Hz, 50 VA max.
Power Cord:
Hospital-grade AC cord; 10 ft. (3 meters);
with transparent plug and retainer plate
Fuses:
1.6 A, 250 V; Slo-Blo
Battery:
One sealed lead acid; rechargeable; 8 V;
internal to the device
Battery Operation:
A fully charged conditioned battery shall provide at least
three hours of continuous operation from the start
of delivery at 5 mL/hr to dead battery
Recharge:
The battery charges whenever the infuser is connected
to AC power
After a
LOW BATTERY
alarm, the battery will recharge to 80%
of full capacity within 16 hours
Self-Discharge:
A fully charged battery will retain a minimum 20%
of the initial charge for six months when the infuser is not
connected to AC power or is not operating, and is stored
at 20
C
Applied Parts:
The internal fluid path of the vial, injector, and
administration set are Type CF
The patient pendant handle and button are Type BF
*When the mechanism assembly is replaced or refurbished after five years, the expected
service life of the device will be ten years from the date of the installation of the new device.