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BPAro
ENG Revision A
Inbetriebnahme
3.2
Inserting Batteries
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Open the battery compartment on the back of the
ABPM devices (see Fig. 3.1).
Fig. 3.1 Opening the battery compartment
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Place the two batteries in the compartment as indicated
by the symbols (see Fig. 3.2).
Fig. 3.2 Observe the polarity of the batteries.
3.3
Selecting the Energy Source
•
When starting the recorder, the used energy source
needs to be set via the PC software.
3.4
Charging NiMH batteries
If the ABPM devices are powered by rechargeable
batteries (4 of them are shipped with the equipment), they
should be recharged immediately after use (24 hours). Use
only the original charger supplied. It consists of an AC
power adapter and the charging unit itself (see Fig. 3.3).
Note
Observe the correct polarity when inserting the
batteries.
Note
The energy source needs to be selected only
when the BP monitor is put into service for the
first time or when you change from NiMH to
alkaline batteries and vice versa.
Caution
Equipment damage, patient hazard —
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The battery charger is not a medical device.
Its use in the patient environment is not
permitted.
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The contact surface of the NiMH batteries
and of the charger must always be kept clean.
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The charger is to be used indoors only and
must be protected against oil, grease,
aggressive detergents and solvents to prevent
damage.
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If the charger is damaged in any way, e.g.,
after a drop or when the contact pins are bent,
the local authorized dealer must be contacted
immediately.
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High temperatures affect the charging
process. Ideally, the room temperature should
not exceed 40°C.
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After quick charging, please wait for some
minutes before another quick charge.
Otherwise, the temperature sensors will not
function correctly.
