CAIRE FreeStyle User Manual - page 19

 FreeStyle & FreeStyle 5 User Manual — 19

FreeStyle 5 AC & DC Power Supply

The FreeStyle 5 is equipped with separate power 

supplies for AC and DC operation. 

The FreeStyle 5 includes the following:

1. AC power supply which operates on AC Power 

between 100-240 volts, 50-60Hz. 

2. Removable AC power cord

3. DC Power Supply which operates on DC Power 

sources including 12V automobile accessory 

outlets

AC POWER

AC power is for use at home or wherever standard 

AC outlet power is available. The FreeStyle 5 

is fully functional on AC power for use. The 

FreeStyle 5 will also recharge the battery pack 

if needed any time AC power is available. The 

battery pack will recharge both if the unit is off or 

on and in use. 

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT 

EXTERNAL POWER WITHOUT A 

BATTERY PACK INSTALLED IN THE 

FREESTYLE OR FREESTYLE 5.

To connect the FreeStyle 5 to AC Power:

1. Connect the AC power supply to the power 

connector inlet on the side of the FreeStyle 5. 

Be sure to push inward so that the connection is 

secure.

2. Connect the AC power cord to the inlet on the 

power supply. 

3. Connect the opposite end of the AC power cord 

to the wall or other appropriate electrical outlet.

4. Ensure the green light on top of the AC power 

supply is illuminated. This indicates that the 

power supply is receiving power from the 

outlet. If the green light is not illuminated, 

check for secure connections and refer to the 

troubleshooting section of this manual.

5. If the battery pack is in need of re-charge, 

the battery status indicator lights should blink 

accordingly to show charging (See Battery Pack 

section). 

6. Turn on the FreeStyle 5 by press the numeric 

flow selection button of the pulse flow setting 

prescribed by your physician to turn on the 

device.