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Internal Battery
Battery Test
Test the battery if the running time seems low, a fault is suspected, or to confirm that
the battery is good.
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Ensure the battery is fully charged.
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Run the ventilator from the battery until the low battery alarm operates and record
the running time. Look up run time in the table. If the battery is not achieving
minimum run time replace it.
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If the battery is good, fully recharge it immediately after testing.
Hints and Tips For Reliable Operation
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Always make sure that the battery is fully charged before use.
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If you are in doubt about your battery’s state of charge, charge for at least 24
hours.
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If running time suddenly seems considerably shorter than normal, make sure that
the battery is fully charged.
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Check the running time of your system regularly.
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Most reported problems arise from incorrect battery charging.
Battery Life
The end of life is defined by the maximum running time falling to 75% of that of a
new battery. For a battery that is used occasionally service life is 2 years.
Replace the battery when running times drop below those indicated or after 2 years.
Internal Battery Replacement
The internal battery should be replaced every 2 years or after 10000 hours use or if
the run times are shorter than expected.
The user cannot replace the battery. Refer ventilator to suitably qualified
technical personnel for battery replacement.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle the ventilator
DO NOT attempt to fit any battery other than the approved type. Fitting of any other
type of battery could lead to personal injury and damage to the ventilator.
Disposal of depleted batteries
Depleted batteries may be disposed of in line with local authority regulations.
Recommended batteries for use with Nippy
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Replacement internal battery, part number 0913
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External battery, part number 0911
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Use only the recommended batteries
See “battery care” section for full instructions.
