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DRIVELINE CONNECTION
To Connect to Controller:
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Align the two red marks and push together. An audible
click will be heard confirming proper connection.
(Figure A)
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The Driveline Cover must completely cover the
Controller’s silver driveline connector to protect against
static discharge. (Figure B)
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NOTE: an audible click should be heard when
connecting the Driveline or Driveline extension to the
controller. Failure to use the Driveline Cover may cause
an Electrical Fault Alarm.
HeartWare
®
Ventricular Assist System
Emergency Operation
Figure A
Figure B
Controller
CONNECTING POWER TO CONTROLLER
To Connect a Charged Battery:
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Grasp the cable of the charged battery at the back end
of the connector (leaving front end of connector free to
rotate)
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Line up the solid white arrow on the connector with the
white dot on the Controller.
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Gently push (but DO NOT twist) the battery cable into the
Controller until it naturally locks into place; you should
hear an audible click.
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Confirm that the battery cable is properly locked on the
controller by gently pulling the cable near the controller
power connector.
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DO NOT force the battery cable
into the controller connector
without correct alignment
as it may result in damaged
connectors .
TO DISCONNECT A DEPLETED BATTERY
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Make sure there is a fully charged battery available to
replace the depleted one.
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Disconnect the depleted battery by turning the connector
sleeve counterclockwise until it stops.
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Pull the connector straight out from the controller.
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ALARM ADAPTER
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Used to silence the internal NO POWER ALARM.
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Should only be used on a controller that is NOT connected to a
patient’s pump.
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Must be inserted into the blue connector of the original controller
after a controller exchange BUT before the power sources are
disconnected or the NO Power alarm will sound for up to two hours.
Battery
test
button
Battery
Charge
Indicator
Monitor
Power
Source
#1
Power
Source
#2
Driveline
Battery
Charge
Indicator
CONTROLLER
BATTERY