KCI V.A.C.Via v.a.c.therapy Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, Instructions For Use Manual

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bATTERY
The V.A.C.Via ™ Therapy Unit is battery-operated to facilitate patient mobility.
The battery charge indicator on the user interface will display three levels of charge (Fig. 22).
• Full charge (approximately nine hours remain)
• Medium charge (approximately two - seven hours remaining)
• Low charge. When low charge is indicated approximately two hours of therapy remain. Charge unit
immediately to avoid disruption of therapy. See charging instructions below.
Full Charge Medium Charge Low charge
Fig. 22
When the V.A.C.Via ™ Therapy Unit is plugged into a power supply, the icon below turns yellow, indicating
power is connected and system is charging. The icon will turn green when fully charged (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23
NOTE: Upon receipt, the V.A.C.Via ™ Therapy Unit battery may not be fully charged.
battery Charging Instructions
CAUTION:
Use only the charging system provided with the V.A.C.Via ™ Therapy Unit. Using any other
charging system may damage the therapy unit.
CAUTION: Power cords may present a tripping hazard. Ensure that power cords are out of areas where
people walk.
NOTE: Power cords may have different wall plug configurations depending on country requirements.
The rechargeable battery used in the V.A.C.Via
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Therapy Unit is not user accessible or replaceable.
1. Plug the mains power cord into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the mains power cord into the DC power supply.
3. Plug the DC power cord into the bottom of the therapy unit.
4. A fully discharged battery will recharge in approximately six hours.
V.A.C.Via ™ Charging System
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Mains Power Cord
DC Power Supply
Mains Wall Plug
DC Power Cord
Fig. 24