2 Power supply and battery operation
WARNINGS
This product contains lithium-ion batteries which bear risk of fire, explosion and burns�
Do not disassemble, crash, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), incinerate or dispose of in fire�
Thopaz + can be operated from the mains power supply
079�0037 or with the integrated lithium-ion battery� Before using the docking station, read
first the docking station instructions
The battery duration is dependent on the run-time of Thopaz + � This is influenced by the extent of
parenchymal leakage and the set pressure� Thopaz + does not run continuously but only switches
on when the actual and nominal values differ�
During continuous operation, Medela guarantees a minimum run-time of 4 hours in battery
operation after the device has been fully charged� In practical operation the real battery run time
results in >10 hours�
If Thopaz + is not used very often, the battery must be charged approximately every 6 months
to ensure optimum functioning�
Backup battery
If an internal defect occurs (broken cable, battery defective) Thopaz + turns off and the
acoustic warning is sounded for at least 3 minutes (powered by a backup battery)� Under
these conditions Thopaz + functions as a one way valve� Replace Thopaz + immediately�
Charge battery
200�1554� The battery is charged during mains operation�
Plug the Thopaz + power supply into a wall outlet and open the
small protection cover to access the DC socket� Plug the coaxial
power supply into the DC socket� Moving bars on the battery
display will indicate charging is occurring [
087�0059, from the docking station
]�
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