Freedom Travel Battery Pack for CPAP Machines

Instruction Booklet: To see the complete instructions, view the Freedom Battery Pack User Guide.

BPS FAA Compliance Letter: To view the Battery Power Solutions FAA compliance letter regarding UN Manual Tests and Criteria click: HERE.

User Manual:

The user manual included with this battery can be viewed and downloaded here: Freedom Travel Battery Pack.

Battery Run Time Tips

As with use of any CPAP battery, run times can be greatly affected by several factors:

• Pressure Setting: Higher pressure settings will require much more power than a lower pressure setting.
• Altitude: Higher altitudes require a CPAP machine to work harder to provide a set pressure and may require more power.
• Humidification: Use of a heated humidifier will reduce the run time of the battery by half or more. If possible, turn the heat setting completely off, or remove the heated humidifier.
• Inverters: Similar to heated humidifiers, inverters will reduce the run time of the battery by half. If the device has a DC option, greater run time will be achieved using a compatible DC cord rather than an inverter.
• Battery Age: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will gradually decrease their max charge held as they age. The lifespan of the Freedom battery under normal conditions is 400 to 500 charging cycles.

Charging Instructions

1. Connect the AC power cord to the charger.
2. Plug the charger's output cable into the "DC In" port of the Freedom Battery.
3. Connect the charger to a wall outlet.
4. When fully charged, the battery will show "100%" on the display.
5. Once fully charged, disconnect the charger from the battery and wall outlet.

Charging Tips

• First Time Charging: When charging the Freedom Battery Pack for the first time, charge the battery completely to 100%. The power supply may become slightly warm to the touch during charging, which is normal.
• Charging from a DC Source: Using the optional DC to DC Cable for C-100 & Freedom Travel Battery Packs, the battery can be charged directly from another DC source using a cigarette style 12V outlet. If doing so in a vehicle, it must be running. Another option for charging from DC power is to add the 150W Modified Sine Wave Inverter to convert the DC power to AC to use the standard charger.
• International Charging: The battery can be charged internationally, as the charger can be used with AC currents from 100V to 240V. Plug adapters such as the World Traveler Power Adapter Plugs will be needed to convert the outlet.
• Dual Battery Charging: Using the included power pigtail cord, two batteries can be charged at once using the battery charger. Simply plug the single end of the pigtail cord into the charger, and then the split end into the "DC In" port of both batteries.

Display Tips

To turn on the battery display to view the current charge level, press the round button next to display. The display may take a second to light up.

USB Port Tips

To activate power to the USB port of the battery, first plug the device into the USB port, then press the charge level indicator button next to the screen. Pressing this button will activate the USB port and begin powering or charging the device. When done, unplug the USB cord from the battery so that the battery will turn off.

Storage Tips

Before storing, fully charge the battery. The battery will self-discharge approximately 20% every 30 days. If storing for an extended period, charge once every 90 days to at least 50% capacity.

Choosing the Proper Connector Tip

Machine compatibility is detailed on the Features tab of this product page. The manufacturer offers the following information for connector tip selection:

1. Choose the connector tip that most closely matches in size visually to the DC connection of the device.
2. Attempt inserting the connector tip into the DC connection. If the correct connector tip is used, it should fit easily and not have to be forced.
3. Once the connector tip with the most secure fitting is found, connect it to the female end of the DC power pigtail cord. If the connector tip is loose, try others that may have a more secure fit.

8 Amps Maximum Power Demand: The Freedom Battery can provide power for devices which require up to 8 amps. As a reference, most CPAP machines operate between 0.5 and 4.5 amps.

Preventing Overdraw

When the Freedom battery is being used in a situation that combines many factors to reduce run time, it's possible that more power may be drawn than the battery can provide, causing power to cease. If this is encountered, try removing accessories such as a heated humidifier to reduce the power draw on the battery.

Older Machine Compatibility Tips

The Freedom Battery is not recommended for use with machines produced earlier than those listed below. Machines older than these can have very short run times with the battery due to the internal components of the machine working harder due to age:

• ResMed machines OLDER than the S8 Series
• Philips Respironics Machines OLDER than the M Series
• Fisher & Paykel Machines OLDER than the ICON Series
• Devilbiss Machines OLDER than the IntelliPAP Series

WARNINGS

• Because the cell contents are corrosive, do not abuse the battery in ways that could result in them being exposed. This includes dropping, striking, or crushing the battery.
• The battery should not come in contact with moisture of any kind.
• Discontinue use of any component, including connectors, cables, or the battery itself that appear to have signs of damage.
• Use the included charger only.
• The battery should not be exposed to extreme heat or fire. Explosion may occur.
• Do not disassemble or incinerate the battery.
• Use of the Freedom Battery Pack with devices that require higher wattage may result in the battery shutting off to protect from overrun.
• Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and away from metal objects and heat.