Philips V200 Manuel D’Utilisation

Chapter 4

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Respironics V200 Ventilator Operator’s Manual

REF 1057983 A

Getting Started

Ventilator Positioning

For information about mounting the ventilator on a table top, see the Esprit
Operator’s Manual (580-1000-01).

If the ventilator is on a cart, lock the cart wheels as needed as shown in Figure
4-2.

Figure 4-2: Locking Ventilator Wheel

Backup Battery

The ventilator will automatically switch to operating on backup battery power when
the AC power fails or the system is disconnected from AC mains power. A fully
charged backup battery will operate the ventilator for approximately 30 minutes,
dependent upon the specific ventilator setting.

WARNING:

The batteries (backup battery) in the battery compartment are non-spillable
sealed lead acid. Recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

WARNING:

Do not connect the DC power cord from the backup battery while the
Respironics V200 is functioning as a ventilator. Always turn the Power On/
Off switch to off (

WARNING:

Backup battery operating life may be affected by battery age and the number
of times it has been discharged and recharged. Over time the battery will
degenerate and will not provide the same amount of operating time per
charge that is available from a fully charged new battery. Use only the
Respironics backup battery P/ N 1059956.