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2. BA18 (MEDLINE

CARELINE

)

The BA18 is a cost-effective lead acid battery without integrated charger that can be used in combination with

CO53 and with the long-established control box range, of which many are now legacy products.

Usage:

• Compatibility: CO53, CB6P2

Legacy products : CB6,CB7, CB9, CB12, CB14, CB18, CB6S

NOTE: (only specific versions may be compatible)

• Ambient temperature: +5°to +40°C

• Charging: Via LINAK control box with integrated charging circuit

• Charging time: Approx. 6 hours depending on built-in control box charger

• Recharging during storage: Battery recharging no later than 6 months after production date stated on the label

• Operating temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C

• Storage temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C

• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

• Atmospheric pressure: 700 to 1060 hPa (3000 m)

• Meters above sea level: Max. 3000 meters

• Approvals: IEC60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 60601-1

Warnings:

• The battery case is only to be opened by authorised staff as incorrect handling may compromise the IP protection.

• Take care to always keep the venting channels free. Mounting plates must be rigid to prevent blocking of the venting channels.

• Do not use third party chargers.

Recommendations:

• Allow the battery to settle to room temperature before use.

• The batteries must be stored in an applicable storage room to avoid direct sunlight.

To ensure free passage of gasses when the battery is mounted on a ﬂat surface the back side of the battery has been supplied with venting channels

see below ﬁgure.

Venting channels and membrane on BA18:

Check with regular intervals that the venting channels are unblocked.