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BATTERY
ALARM
The BATTERY low-priority alarm activates when less than 15% of battery capacity
remains. To resolve connect the SAVe II+ to an appropriate external power source.
Device response:
Less than 15% of capacity:
- Low priority audible indicator activates for 30 seconds
- Last battery LED begins to flash
Less than 8% of capacity:
- Medium priority audible indicator activates for 30 seconds
- Last battery LED continues flashing
At or below 5% of capacity:
- High priority audible indicator activates for 30 second
- Last battery LED continues flashing
At or below 0% of capacity (Reserve Capacity):
- Device will go into low battery mode for at least 5 minutes:
- Discontinue breaths
- Open exhalation valve
- Therapy control indicators are cleared
- Alarm continues to sound
- All button presses (except MUTE and POWER) are disabled
What to do:
1)
Connect to an external power source using the SAVe II+ AC Power Supply. Verify
the charge indicator illuminates.
2)
If unable to perform Step #1 then prepare to ventilate by alternative means. The
remaining battery capacity can be extended by ventilating at lower minute
volumes and reducing the SET PEEP.
3)
If the battery duration was shorter than expected after charging for at least 1 hour
consider if the battery needs to be replaced.
NOTE:
If the system has been running and the battery becomes disconnected or
suddenly fails, ONLY the Hazard indicator (Triangle in the center of the Alarm
Dashboard. See Figure 3 on Page 14) will illuminate, and the audible alarm will sound
for at least 2 minutes until all power reserves are drained.