bATTERY
The V.A.C.Via
Therapy Unit is battery-operated to facilitate patient mobility.
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The battery charge indicator on the user interface will display three levels of charge (Fig. 22).
• Full charge (approximately nine hours remain)
• Medium charge (approximately two - seven hours remaining)
• Low charge. When low charge is indicated approximately two hours of therapy remain. Charge unit
immediately to avoid disruption of therapy. See charging instructions below.
Full Charge
When the V.A.C.Via
Therapy Unit is plugged into a power supply, the icon below turns yellow, indicating
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power is connected and system is charging. The icon will turn green when fully charged (Fig. 23).
NOTE: Upon receipt, the V.A.C.Via
battery Charging Instructions
CAUTION: Use only the charging system provided with the V.A.C.Via
charging system may damage the therapy unit.
CAUTION: Power cords may present a tripping hazard. Ensure that power cords are out of areas where
people walk.
NOTE: Power cords may have different wall plug configurations depending on country requirements.
The rechargeable battery used in the V.A.C.Via
1. Plug the mains power cord into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the mains power cord into the DC power supply.
3. Plug the DC power cord into the bottom of the therapy unit.
4. A fully discharged battery will recharge in approximately six hours.
Medium Charge
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Therapy Unit battery may not be fully charged.
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Therapy Unit is not user accessible or replaceable.
DC Power Cord
V.A.C.Via
Charging System
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Fig. 24
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Low charge
Therapy Unit. Using any other
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Mains Wall Plug
Mains Power Cord
DC Power Supply