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PowerTech Vent Power Center
 
 
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The PowerTech Vent Power Center is the world's first portable power supply specifically designed to power a ventilator
from your wheelchair's batteries. The PowerTech Vent Power Center is small & compact, measuring only 5"x6"x1". It connects to all
electronic power wheelchairs to provide safe, clean, regulated, and stable DC power to your portable ventilator. This Innovated
design eliminates the need for ventilator batteries or any additional medical battery power packs. This makes the
wheelchair lighter and allows for a tighter turning radius for better maneuverability. The PowerTech Vent Power Center
was designed with your safety, convenience, and freedom in mind. The PowerTech Vent employs a very limited number
of electronic components in its design. This special design increases reliability, dependability, and the overall safety factor
of this type of life support power supply. Charging has never been made easier. Simply charge your wheelchair's batteries
and your ventilator will be ready to use. The PowerTech Vent Power Center also automatically charges the backup
emergency battery located in the ventilator. It's that simple! An average user will be able to use their ventilator and use
their wheelchair for the whole day! The PowerTech Vent Power Center really saves space on your wheelchair, while
providing your ventilator with clean, safe regulated power...consequently, charging is a snap, you travel lighter and
experience more freedom and independence. The PowerTech Vent Power Center runs on in input voltage of 24volt DC battery input, the
output voltage is 12volts @ 15amps of continuous current.
 
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Why Use the PowerTech Vent Power Center with your ventilator?
All ventilators need some form of electrical power to operate. Most portable ventilators require 12Volts DC (Direct Current) to operate
properly. It is our hope that the information provided here will help clarify many of your common questions. Richardson Products Inc. is the
sole manufacturer of the PowerTech Vent Power Center. It is our sincere prayer that our revolutionary new product will have a significant
positive impact in the lives of ventilator patients everywhere. The PowerTech Vent Power Center technology will allow ventilator patients to
experience an unparalleled level of freedom and independence in the course of their daily life.
 
What is the PowerTech Vent Power Center and how safe is it to use?
The PowerTech Vent Power Center is a DC to DC converter specifically designed to power a portable ventilator from your power wheelchair's
batteries. The PowerTech Vent Power Center provides safe, clean & stable electric power to your portable ventilator by converting your
wheelchair's battery power. Wheelchair batteries have an enormous capacity to store energy. Most of this energy is unused, and therefore
wasted. The PowerTech Vent Power Center allows you to tap into this vast store of DC power, and allows you to power any portable ventilator
available. This eliminates the need for those big space wasting batteries and extra battery packs or medical battery backpacks.
 
How do I find an approved ventilator ?
Ventilator Tech Support Document
 
How will I know if a low power condition occurs?
If a low power condition occurs you will know the moment you engage the joystick of your wheelchair. An audible alarm will sound from the
ventilator if a low power condition occurs. This indicates that the batteries need to be recharged.
 
What happens if my wheelchair batteries completely fail or a power loss occurs?
In the unlikely for an event of a power failure, but if this happens, all quality ventilators have an emergency battery backup that usually provides
power up to 1 hour. So, if power were to ever fail, the Ventilator will automatically switch over to its internal battery.
 
What happens if I am not anywhere near civilization and I lose battery power?
Please see intended use section on this webpage.
 
If the PowerTech Vent Power Center is so safe, why does RPI recommend that I keep my AC wall adapter with me at all times?
We have done everything possible to ensure that the PowerTech Vent Power Center is manufactured from the highest quality electronic
components. We think its the best policy to always keep the AC wall adapter emergency power supply with the user at all times. We also
believe that the user should keep the 12Volt DC cigarette lighter adapter with them at all times. This 3 fold system will help eliminate and
reduce any chance of a potential power failure to the ventilator.
 
What happens if the PowerTech Vent Power Center manlfunctions?
In the unlikely event of a power failure, the ventilator would automatically switch to its internal battery backup.
The ventilator should then be plugged into a AC outlet or cigarette adapter to ensure the users safety. With the patented quick
disconnect cable system, this can be accomplished in less than 3 seconds without affecting ventilator operation.
 
How quickly can I change from the PowerTech Vent Power Center to an alternate source of power in case of such an emergency?
The patented quick disconnect cable system provides a method so cable swapping can be performed in less than 5 seconds without
affecting ventilator operation.
 
How will using this product save me money in battery costs?
The PowerTech Vent Power Center eliminates the need for ventilator batteries or and additional medical battery power packs. Therefore, the
only batteries required are the wheelchair batteries.
 
What Type of Batteries will work best with the PowerTech Vent Power Center?
Use the largest battery possible. Using large batteries such as Group 27's. Basically you want to use the Largest batteries that will fit
on board your wheelchair. Bigger Batteries mean more run time for the chair and ventilator.
 
Is it a problem to mix batteries of different chemistries, brands or ages?
The answer is a simple one. Never Mix Battery Types! Use the largest gel cell battery available that will fit in your wheelchair. Mixing battery
types in a device is not recommended and can significantly increase the potential for leakage and reduced performance. The biggest
problem is an imbalance in available energy between the installed batteries. So, always practice smart battery care and replace used
batteries with new, fresh batteries of the same brand.
 
When should I replace my Wheelchair Batteries?
All Gel Cell and Lead Acid Batteries should be replaced every year with or without the PowerTech Vent Product. On average, deep cycle
batteries get about 360 charges. After this, battery performance will derogate and the batteries will not hold a full charge. Great care/caution
should be taken to keep a fresh set of batteries in a power wheelchair that is intended to operate a PowerTech Vent Power Center.
 
How long does it take to recharge my wheelchair batteries?
Charge your batteries overnight.
 
How long do batteries last powering my wheelchair and my ventilator?
There are several factors that impact battery run time. All wheelchairs are not the same, nor are the users that drive them. The most critical is
the rate at which a device consumes power. Other factors affecting overall battery performance are environmental conditions, device usage
patterns (continuous or intermittent) and battery size/chemistry. Most PowerTech Vent users will be able to use the system all day.
On average the power center will supply approximately 8hrs - 10hrs of continuous use for both the chair & vent used simultaneously. Remember
using larger wheelchair batteries means more run time for the chair and ventilator.

Are lead-acid & gel cell batteries considered hazardous waste?
Yes. In the United States and many other countries, lead acid batteries are classified as hazardous waste.
So, be sure to take you old batteries to a recycling center in your area.
 
How should I dispose of batteries?
Most people will not have to worry about replacing their batteries...When your wheelchair goes in for its annual maintenance checkup, usually
the old batteries are replaced with new ones. If you decide to have your chairs batteries replaced, be sure to take your old batteries to one of
the many battery recycling centers located in your area. This will ensure that they are properly disposed of in accord with all government and
state law regulations.
 
What do I do if a Fuse Blows on the PowerTech Vent Power Center?
On Line Fuse Replacement Guide

What if I have a question, but can't find the answer on this website?
Just call (815).464.3575 ext 201 between the hours 7:30am - 4:00pm central standard time. Our customer service experts can answer all
your questions. Or email your questions to rpi@richardsonproducts.com and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.
 
 
 
 
 
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