1. Carry handle
2. Circuit flaps
3. Protective cover
4. Access panel to Astral
connections
5. Air inlet
6. Attachment points
7 . Backpack strap (x2)
8. Shoulder strap
9. Wheelchair strap (x4)
Setting up the mobility bag
WARNING
Do not place the mobility bag upright on the ground as this
will block the air inlet of the mobility bag.
Connecting the power supply unit and battery
Refer to illustration B
1. Place bag on a flat surface and unzip the accessories
compartment.
2. Unclip the retention straps.
3. Place the Astral power supply unit into the centre pocket.
Position the cables towards the side so that they exit the
pocket as shown.
4. If connecting to an external battery:
• Connect the power supply DC cable to the external battery.
• Place the external battery in the bottom pocket. Ensure the
DC cable exits the pocket.
• Connect the external battery cable through the bottom part
of the device compartment.
5. Push the DC cable through the cable port into the bottom of
the device compartment.
6. Clip the retention straps and adjust the length if required.
7 . Close the accessories compartment. Ensure all zippered
compartments are closed.
Connecting the device
The mobility bags have been designed to allow transfer of the
device into the bag while ventilating. When using oxygen, the
oxygen inlet must be disconnected and reconnected.
Refer to illustration C
1. Unzip the device compartment and unfasten the device
retention strap.
2. Place the device into the mobility bag and secure into position
using the device retention strap. Ensure that the device
retention strap does not compress the tubing.
3. Connect the DC plug of the power supply unit or battery to
the rear of the Astral device.
4. If not already completed, attach the patient circuit and the
antibacterial filter (if applicable) to the air outlet of the device.
5. Close the device compartment. Ensure all zippered
compartments are closed.
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10. Cable port
11. Vents
12. External battery pocket
13. Retention straps
14. Power supply pocket
15. Device securing strap
16. Detachable Battery / PSU
pouch
17 . SlimBag Bed Support
(optional accessory) - not
illustrated