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ROTAFLOW with ICU Kit | User’s Manual | English | 1.0
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5 Safety
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ROTAFLOW with ICU Kit
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The batteries are automatically charged when the ROTAFLOW System is
connected to the external power supply. For power to be supplied from mains, the
mains power switch at the rear of the ROTAFLOW Console has to be switched on.
5.2.1 POTENTIAL OPERATING TIME
5.2.2 BATTERY VOLTAGE DURING BATTERY OPERATION
During battery operation, the ROTAFLOW Console emits an acoustic alarm and
shows messages on the displays:
Conditions Load Potential operating
time
„ New, fully charged batteries
„ 5 l/min
Normal min. 1.5 hours
WARNING! Reduced period of use with battery operation
The period of use depends on the battery capacity and power consumption. If the
batteries used are not fully charged or old, or if the power consumption is high,
the period of use will be reduced and the system will switch itself off more quickly.
WARNING!
If the voltage drops to 20 V, there is only power left for a very short time.
Battery voltage Displays Acoustic alarm
27.4 (fully charged)
… 20.0 V Status display: [BAT XX.X]
XX.X corresponds to the
current battery voltage.
Can be switched off with the
“Audio off” button.
20.0 … 19.0 V Speed and flow display:
[LOW BAT.]
Cannot be switched off.
19.0 V The system switches off!
ATTENTION!
When the ROTAFLOW Console is stored or not in use, it should be left
connected to an external power source to keep the batteries fully charged.
„ Leave the mains power switch at the rear of the ROTAFLOW Console
switched on. Otherwise the batteries will not be charged.
„ Check that the “Battery charging” lamp lights up during charging. It
extinguishes once the battery is fully charged.