Charging the batteries
Explosion hazard!
Do not charge underground or in explosion-hazard
areas.
The chargers are not designed in accordance with
the guidelines for firedamp and explosion protection.
Persons wearing implants may only handle the
powered induction charger if their if the pacemakers
and active implants conform to the relevant legal
requirements. Dräger only guarantees conformity with
Directive 2004/108/EC.
NOTICE
The transmitter coil of the induction charger generates
a weak magnetic alternating field. During operation, all
requirements of the relevant standards regarding
electromagnetic faults are observed. The legal
requirements of Directive 2004/108/EC are met.
NOTICE
The warranty on the battery becomes null and void if
the device is not fully charged at least every 2 months
when not in use.
Dräger recommends storing devices in the induction
charger station (order no. 83 20 626) even when not in
use.
To maintain the lifetime of the batteries, charging
is temperature controlled and only performed in
a temperature range of 5 to 35 °C. When this
temperature range is left, the charging is automatically
interrupted and automatically continued after the
temperature range has been reached again.
During the charging, the battery LED flashes red,
red/green or green, depending on the battery status,
at a frequency of one Hz. As soon as the charging is
completed, the battery LED will permanently light green.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Inductive charging
Use only Dräger induction chargers!
z Connect the induction charger to the mains using
the power pack.
z Place the device onto the induction charger.
– The charging time is typically:
< 8 h - 12 Ah
< 14 h - 24 Ah.
Cabled charging
Use only Dräger charging accessories!
z Plug the charging cable into the charging port on
the rear side of the device.
z Connect the power pack to the mains.
– The charging time is typically
< 8 h - 12 Ah
< 14 h - 24 Ah.
NOTICE
Dräger recommends storing devices that are not in
use in the induction charger (order no. 83 20 626).
Care
The device does not need any special care.
z Dirt and deposits can be removed from the device by
washing it with cold water. A sponge can be used for
wiping if necessary.
z Carefully dry the device using a cloth.
Disposing of the device
Disposing of electric and electronic equipment:
EC-wide regulations for the disposal of electric
and electronic appliances which have been
defined in the EC Directive 2002/96/EC and in
national laws have been effective since August
2005 and apply to this instrument.
Special collecting and recycling options have been
established for households. However, as this device has
not been registered for household usage, it must not be
disposed of through these means. The device can be
returned to your national Dräger Sales Organisation for
disposal. Please do not hesitate to contact the above
if you have any further questions on this issue.
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