baxter Colleague 3 CXE, Operator'S Manual

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Storage
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COLLEAGUE CXE VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP OPERATOR’S MANUAL 071960491
In general, the more often the batteries are discharged and recharged, the
sooner they will need to be replaced.
Batteries should only be replaced
by Baxter-trained, qualified personnel. Always replace both
batteries at the same time
, with two new batteries manufactured
within three months of one another.
Call your authorized Baxter Service Center (see “Service Information,”
10-2) to obtain replacement batteries (Baxter service part number
UBAT1010A, Baxter factory part number 5009480001, Yuasa part
numbers NP2-12 and MD12020).
Disposing of Used Batteries
The pump’s sealed lead acid batteries should be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
Storage
Store the pump under the following conditions to maximize battery life.
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Store the pump with its power cord plugged into an AC outlet to
maintain the batteries at full charge whenever possible. Doing so
will maintain the batteries at full charge.
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If the batteries have been discharged, do not store the pump
without first fully charging the batteries. The batteries may be
permanently damaged if the pump is stored unplugged with
discharged batteries for more than two weeks.
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To help prolong battery life, never store the pump unplugged.
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If pumps must be stored unplugged, fully recharge their batteries
every two months.
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Recharge spare batteries every four months. Do not use batteries
after four months if the recharge has not been performed as
recommended.
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The storage temperature range for the pump is -15° C (5° F) to
40° C (104° F). Ideal storage temperature is normal room ambient
conditions of 23° C (73.4° F). Storing the pump at higher
temperatures may damage the batteries.
! WARNING !
It is necessary to perform the recommendations for periodic checking and
replacement of batteries.
CAUTION
The pump should never be stored unplugged and powered on.