EnteraLite Operator's Manual - Moog Inc

CHAPTER 2 - DIRECTIONS FOR USERunning on Battery PowerWARNING: The battery capacity is an approximation. If you're unsure thatenough capacity remains for your intended use, recharge it!When the pump is running on battery powerthe battery symbol will appear in the displayas shown in Figure 2-15.The segments or bars between E and F representthe “fuel gauge” of the battery. Eachblock is approximately 1/4 of a 24-hourcharge. If two blocks appear, then the batteryis half full and the battery operation timeremaining is roughly 12 hours. As the battery Figure 2-15: Battery Power Indicatorcharge decreases, the blocks will blink beforethey disappear. When the last block is gone,the battery symbol will blink to indicate that there is approximately 1 hour of charge left,based on a flow rate of 125 ml/hr. At higher flow rates, this time will be reduced, while atlower flow rates, this time will increase.When the battery symbol blinks, the display will flash LOW BATT every 7 seconds, alternatingwith the active display and the pump will beep every 3 minutes to remind the user ofthe low battery charge condition. Plug in the charger to continue to run and recharge thebatteries. When the battery is fully depleted the pump will turn off automatically.NOTE: As battery charge level decreases the pump may not be able to deliver enteral fluidat rates greater than 300 ml/hr, even though some battery capacity remains. The pump willalarm and indicate PUMP WONT RUN or RATE TOO FAST FOR BATT. If this happens,either recharge the battery or select a lower rate to complete the feed cycle.NOTE: Some pumps contain an updated battery that can store a larger charge whencharged for more than 5 hours. When charged for 5 hours, the first two bars will last forapproximately 4 hours while the remaining two bars will last approximately 10 hours each.*NOTE: Battery life approximation is based on a battery with full charge range (charged forapproximately 5 hours) and a flow rate of 125 ml/hr. Higher flow rates will reduce batterylife, while lower flow rates and interval feeding will increase the battery life. Also, longercharging will increase battery life.NOTE: The battery may take longer to charge if the temperature is below 50°F (10°C) orabove 85°F (30°C).15