Invacare® NordBed™ Essential
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1.
Place the mounting brackets of the backup battery
over the square tube at the foot end of the base
frame.
2.
Fix the backup battery by tightening the two finger
screws.
3.
On the control unit turn the lock 90 degrees
counter-clockwise to open the lid and remove it.
4.
Connect the cable from the backup battery to the
control unit in the socket labeled with the battery
symbol.
5.
Put the lid back on the control unit and close it by
turning the lock 90 degrees clockwise.
Charging the batteries
WARNING!
Risk of explosion
Old or faulty batteries may generate an
explosive gas mixture during charging.
– The battery box is provided with vents to
ensure adequate ventilation of the box. Do
not block or cover the vents, as this may
result in pressure built-up and the risk of
explosion.
1.
Connect the control unit to the mains.
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The control unit must be connected to the
mains for 24 hours prior to first use.
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Batteries must be charged, at least, every 6
months for maintenance purposes.
Preventive maintenance
Frequent, sudden discharges reduce the lifetime
of the battery.
We recommend the batteries to be tested at least once
a year.
Batteries are not damaged by continuous connection to
the mains.
Exchanging the batteries
WARNING!
Environmental Hazard
Disposal of batteries.
This product may contain substances that could
be harmful to the environment if disposed of
in places (landfills) that are not appropriate
according to legislation.
– DO NOT dispose of batteries in normal
household waste.
– Batteries MUST be taken to a proper disposal
site. The return is required by law and free
of charge.
– Do only dispose discharged batteries.
– Cover terminals of lithium batteries prior to
disposal.
– For information on the battery type see
battery label or technical data.
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Batteries have to be exchanged after 4 years.
Depending on how the back up is used the exchange
may have to take place earlier.
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Batteries must be exchanged as sets.
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Batteries must be replaced with batteries of the
same type or mechanically and electrically compatible
batteries. See technical data.
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Batteries, in a set, must have identical production
codes.
Prior to insertion make sure that the battery set is
correctly connected according to the drawing (in
the battery box), and that none of the connections
are loose.
Technical data
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Battery type: Lead-acid
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Capacity: 1.2 Ah
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Input voltage: 29–45 V DC
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Output voltage: 24 V DC, 1.2 A
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