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Puritan Bennett 560 Internal Battery Replacement

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Introduction

This guide will explain how to remove and replace the internal battery in the Puritan Bennett 560 ventilator.

Warnings:

  • Ensure the ventilator is powered off and AC power is disconnected
  • Do not try to open the battery itself under any circumstances
  • Cover the battery terminals with a non-conductive material when not in use to prevent short-circuiting.

The repair information is also available on pages 143-144 (Section 5, Pages 13-14) of the Service Manual that is linked in the documents section.

What you need

  1. Puritan Bennett 560 Internal Battery Replacement, Internal Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • REMOVAL

    • Locate the battery cover on the rear of the ventilator.

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  2. Puritan Bennett 560 Internal Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using the T10 Torx screwdriver, remove the three 8mm screws on the battery cover.

    • Two screws are located on the rear of the ventilator, and one on the bottom.

    • Slide the battery cover out of the ventilator.

    • Remove the battery from the battery cover.

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  3. Puritan Bennett 560 Internal Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • REPLACEMENT

    • Install the battery into cover, as shown in figure.

    • Make sure the contacts on the battery line up with those in the ventilator.

    • Slide the battery and cover together into the housing.

    • While applying pressure to the cover, install the two rear screws.

    • Install the screw at the bottom of the cover.

    • Be careful not to over-tighten any screws.

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I can’t seem to edit the step titles. They should show:

Step 1: Battery Removal

Step 2:

Step 3: Battery Replacement

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