Battery Information; Battery Charging; Battery Test; Charging Operations - Laerdal LCSU 4 Manuel D'utilisation

5 Battery Information

Battery Charging

Note
Use only Laerdal Battery Cat. No. 886113.
Cautions
• Use of other than Laerdal brand Battery may result in
errors related to the Battery status indicator, reduction of
the Battery operation time, failure to effectively operate
LCSU 4, and/or give rise to hazards to operator and/or
patient.
• Do not operate the unit for more than a few minutes if the
RED Low Battery indicator is illuminated. Recharge the
Battery as soon as possible.
When in operational use
• An empty Battery must charge up to 5 hours to reach full
capacity. Battery charging time may be increased when
charging below 10 C
o
• Battery run time: Approximately 45 minutes of continuous
operation at zero vacuum level (free flow), fully recharged.
• Always fully charge Battery.
To prolong Battery lifetime it is recommended to place the
Battery on continuous charge. It will not harm the unit.
If continuous charging is not possible, charge Battery for
minimum 5 hours once a month.
Follow the LED status on the Control Panel on the LCSU 4
and charge the Battery as necessary.
LED
Indicator
Battery Charging is pending
Status
level low or battery not installed
Battery is fully charged
10
Charging
External
power
connected

Battery Test

Test Battery every 6-12 months.
1 Start the test with a fully charged Battery.
2 Set maximum vacuum level.
3 Let the unit run for 20 minutes (free flow).
4 Block the Patient Tube.
5 If vacuum level fails to reach 550+ mmHg the Battery
should be replaced.
Optional Power/Charging Accessories
External Battery Charger (Cat. No. 886112)
The Battery can be charged externally by removing it from the
LCSU 4 unit and using the External Battery Charger.

External Battery Charger

Power cord
An empty Battery must charge up to 5 hours to reach full
capacity. Follow the LED Indicator and charge the Battery as
necessary.
LED Indicator Status
LED not illuminated Plugs not connected
Yellow LED flashes Charging is pending
Yellow LED illuminated Charging
Green LED illuminated Battery is fully charged (*)
Red LED flashes Charge failure
* The Battery can be left on continuous charge, even if the
Green LED is illuminated. It will not harm the units.
Caution
Do not cover the Charger. When in use, it is normal that
the Charger and the Battery becomes warm.
DC Power-Cord (Cat. No. 884500)
DC Power-cord for connection to vehicle 12V DC is required.
Plug the smaller power connector into the LCSU 4 12V DC
Power Input Connection. Plug the larger connector into the
vehicle 12V DC power receptacle.
LED Indicator LED Indicator
Battery
Connector
Battery