Abbott Eterna 16000, User Manual

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patients with generators implanted in the lower back may choose to use the lumbar
charging apparel like a belt. If you choose to use your charging apparel, you should adjust
it for comfort and fit before charging your generator.
Your clinician will help you find the configuration that is most comfortable and suitable
for your generator charging sessions.
NOTE: The charger and accessories are to be used with light clothing (<5 mm). If your
clothing is very thick, the charger may not effectively charge your generator.
Placing Lumbar Charging Apparel
To set up your lumbar charging apparel, gather the charger and the charging apparel and
follow these steps:
1. If the charger is connected to the charger cable, disconnect it. 1.
NOTE: While the charger is charging, it cannot be used to charge the generator.
2. Press the power icon to turn on the charger. The three charger icons illuminate 2.
briefly and the charger beeps once if sound is enabled.
3. Insert the charger fully into the mesh pocket of the charging apparel with the icons 3.
facing the opening of the pocket.
4. Ensure the elastic edges of the pocket overlap, fully covering the charger. 4.
5. Wrap the charging apparel around your waist so the charger is over your generator.
5.
6. Adjust the velcro strap so the apparel is secure around your waist and the charger is
6.
on top of your generator.
NOTE:
▪ When the generator enters the charging zone, it beeps continuously until ▪
charging begins.
▪ If the charger does not find the generator within 90 seconds, the charger turns ▪
off automatically. You can press the power icon through the mesh pocket to turn
on the charger and align the charger over your generator.
7. Once you have adjusted the charging apparel to a comfortable fit around your waist, 7.
you can trim the excess strap length, if desired.
Placing Pectoral Charging Apparel
To set up your pectoral charging apparel, gather the charger and the charging apparel
and follow these steps:
1. If the charger is connected to the charging cable, disconnect it. 1.
NOTE: While the charger is charging, it cannot be used to charge the generator.
2. Press the power icon to turn on the charger. The three charger icons illuminate 2.
briefly and the charger beeps once if sound is enabled.
3. With the charger icons facing the opening of the pocket, insert the charger into the 3.
mesh pocket of the charging apparel by lifting one side of the opening and then
pulling the other side over the charger.
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