Order#
Item
1008104
DC Cord Replacement Fuses, 7 amp (2 ea.)
(for use with Synchrony)
532211
DC Cord Replacement Fuses, 5 amp (2 ea.)
(for use with SleepEasy, REMstar, Aria, Virtuoso, Harmony S/T, Duet LX, BiPAP Pro)
622056
DC Cord Replacement Fuses, 3 amp (2 ea.)
(for use with Solo, Solo Plus, Solo LX, Solo Plus LX, REMstar
LX, REMstar Plus LX, Aria LX,
Virtuoso LX, REMstar Plus, REMstar Pro, REMstar Auto, REMstar Nova, Somnia, Phönix)
®
®
The Respironics DC Cord can be used to operate Respironics’ CPAP Systems where AC is not available. It plugs into a
standard cigarette lighter socket found in automotive vehicles.
If you frequently operate your Respironics System using DC power, have your home care provider set your prescribed
pressure while the unit is operating on DC power. There may be a slight (less than 0.5 cm H
2
O) drop in pressure when
the unit is switched from AC power operation to DC power operation.
WARNING: This cord will allow all of the Respironics CPAP Systems to function throughout their entire
pressure ranges except for the REMstar
®
Systems. This DC power cord can only be used with the
REMstar Systems for pressures of 11 cm H
2
O or lower.
CAUTION: The DC Cord is intended for use on 12 volt “positive hot” electrical systems. These systems may also be
referred to as “negative ground” systems. If you are unsure about your electrical system’s polarity, check
with the vehicle manufacturer. Using 12 volt “negative hot” electrical systems may damage the unit and
vehicle’s electrical system.
CAUTION: DO NOT leave the DC Cord plugged into your vehicle when the unit is not in use.
NOTE:
The battery should be fully charged before use. A fully charged, properly operating, 12 volt
battery should be able to power your Respironics unit for approximately 8 hours. See
specifications for battery requirements.
BEFORE USE
The DC Cord is shipped with a 3 amp fuse already installed. The 3 amp fuse is for use with Solo
®
, Solo Plus, Solo
LX, Solo Plus LX, REMstar
®
LX, REMstar Plus LX, Aria
®
LX, Virtuoso
®
LX, REMstar Plus, REMstar Pro,
REMstar Auto, REMstar Nova, Somnia or Phönix Systems. If you are using the DC Cord with a SleepEasy,
REMstar, Aria, Virtuoso, Harmony
®
S/T, Duet LX, BiPAP
®
Pro or Synchrony
TM
System, you must change the
fuse. Unscrew and remove the DC Cord’s cap. Remove the 3 amp fuse and install the 7 amp fuse if you are using a
Synchrony System or a 5 amp fuse if it is one of the other types of units. Replace the cap.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Step 1 - Plug the connector end of the DC Cord into the DC power connector on the
Respironics unit.
Step 2 - Remove the cigarette lighter from its socket. Plug the cigarette adapter end of
the cord into the cigarette lighter socket. The light (LED) on the cord will
light when the connections are complete.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR USE
Cord Polarity:
The connector end of the cord is constructed so that the outside of the barrel is ground, and the inside of the barrel is
positive. The cigarette adapter end of the cord is constructed so that the center pin is positive and the outside tab is
ground.
Cord Length:
Six Feet (1.83 m)
Electrical Requirements:
Battery:
12 VDC
Power Consumption:
Actual power consumption will vary according to prescription pressures and breathing patterns. The lower the prescription,
the less power that is required.
WARNING: When the DC Cord is used with REMstar Systems, it can only be used for prescription pressures of 11 cm H
2
O
or less. Any attempts to use the DC Cord with the REMstar for pressures greater than 11 cm H
2
O will result in inadequate
pressures being delivered.
Fuse Replacement:
CAUTION: Use only Respironics 7 amp, 5 amp, or 3 amp DC Cord Fuses.
Shielded DC Cord
Reorder #1001956
1008998
JR 11/27/01
Fuse
English
