For optimal performance the suction device is to remain plugged in whenever the device is not in use. If for
any reason poor battery quality is suspected, a battery test should be conducted.
Battery Test
Run the following test whenever poor battery quality is suspected to ensure proper performance of the
device.
1. Confirm the power cord is supplying power to the device. Check the power indicator light on the control
panel.
2. Remove the power cord and run the unit from its internal DC battery.
3. Check for vacuum by occluding the patient tube and set the vacuum regulator to the maximum vacuum
setting. Un-occlude the patient tubing.
4. Allow the unit to run for 15 minutes on DC power. If the unit stops or slows during the 15
minutes, it is possible the battery capacity has been depleted. It is time to replace the battery.
5. If the unit is still running at full power after 15 minutes, adjust the regulator to the desired setting, turn
the device off and put it back on charge.
6. Reconnect the unit to the charging source as soon as possible after each use
SSCOR recommends replacing the battery after 3 years.
BATTERY CHARGING SUGGESTIONS
It is important to keep the battery connected to the charging source at all times when the unit is not in use.
In order for the S-SCORT® 9 battery to operate at its maximum efficiency, it must be charged from a power
source that will bring the voltage level of the battery up to the 13V DC operating range. This S-SCORT 9
model is equipped to charge the battery two ways, with a 115V AC fixed voltage battery charger (21) or a DC
power cord for direct connection to the vehicle (23).
An active vehicle, running calls around the clock, will do well to charge the S-SCORT 9 from the vehicle’s DC
charging system. The preferred method of charging the S-SCORT 9 is to wire the DC power cord to the
vehicle DC power system on a properly fused line in front of the master switch. This charging method is
designed to keep the battery charging at all times. If the suction unit is operated while it is hooked up to the
vehicle it will utilize the vehicle power and save its own battery for emergency use. All SSCOR, Inc. suction
units have a diode to prevent drawdown from the pump to the vehicle electrical system and a fuse to protect
the pump from vehicle electrical surges. If your suction unit is wired to the vehicle battery via an automatic
load switch power supply, be sure to use a filter in order to eliminate any voltage spikes.
A vehicle running infrequent calls does not charge itself often enough to keep batteries in the 13V DC
operating range and should rely on the S-SCORT 9 115V AC battery charger when the vehicle is connected to
the shore line. In this instance the DC power cord should be used as a backup source of power to run the
S-SCORT 9 from the vehicle during patient transport. To utilize the 115V AC battery charger, the suction
pump must be removed from the vehicle and charged from a 115V AC outlet or the charger must be plugged
into a “shore-line” outlet in the vehicle. Whichever charging method is chosen, remember to keep the unit
connected to the charging source whenever the unit is not in use.
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Operating Instructions
S-SCORT 9 - Model 2109
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