Braun Aesculap GA320, Instructions For Use/Technical Description, Page: 8 / 144

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Aesculap
®
Acculan 4
Acculan 4 Charger GA320
6. Working with the device
6.1 System set-up
Connecting to the power supply
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Carry out a visual inspection before connecting the product to the
mains power:
– Check the mains power cord for any damage.
– Check the charger for any damage (e.g. bent, short-circuited con-
tacts of the charging bays).
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Do not use the product if it is damaged, defective or dirty.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Clean product if dirty, see Validated reprocessing procedure.
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Plug the mains power cord into the device connector 7 .
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Plug in the mains plug at the mains power socket.
After being connected to the mains power, the charger performs a self-
test. During this time the "Power On”
3 indicator and the
indicator fields for charging bays 2 must be illuminated on the front
panel of the device.
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Carry out a visual inspection of the "Power On" indicator 3 and the
indicator fields for charging bays 1 .
The indicator fields for the charging bays 2 go out and only
the "Power On" 3 indicator remains lit.
The charger is ready.
Note
In case of any deviation from the sequence described above, see Trouble-
shooting list
Putting out of operation
Note
The Acculan 4 Charger GA320 does not have a power ON/OFF switch. The
all-pole disconnection of the product from the main power supply is only
guaranteed when the power cord/mains connection line is unplugged.
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Unplug the power cord from the mains power socket.
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Unplug power cord from the device connector 7 .
6.2 Safe operation
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As excessive battery temperatures will prolong the charging time,
allow batteries to cool down prior to charging.
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To remove the battery, if necessary use a cloth as the batteries become
heated during the charging process.
DANGER
Risk of death by electric shock!
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Connect the product only to a grounded power
supply.
WARNING
Risk of injury and material damage due to inappro-
priate use of batteries!
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Only insert batteries that are indicated in the
Intended Use.
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Insert batteries in their correct position.
WARNING
Risk of injury and material damage due to damaged
batteries!
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Check batteries for any damage before charg-
ing.
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Do not use or recharge damaged batteries.
CAUTION
Total battery failure can occur by leaving the bat-
teries in the charger while disconnected from the
power supply!
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Always leave charger connected to the power
supply. Indicator lamp for readiness must illumi-
nate.
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Always remove batteries from the charger when
it is disconnected from the power supply.
CAUTION
Loss of capacity/performance due to prolonged
storage of discharged batteries!
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After a successfully completed charging process,
leave the battery in the operational charger
(trickle charging).