Covidien Nellcor Series, Operator'S Manual

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Power
Operator’s Manual 3-3
3.4
Power
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WARNING:
In the USA, do not connect to an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch, since
this increases the risk of AC power loss to the monitoring system.

Caution:
The monitoring system must be connected to an appropriate power source.

Caution:
If the integrity of the AC power source is in doubt, ensure the monitoring system
internal battery is fully charged.
3.4.1
AC Power Connection
The monitoring system operates on AC power or on a charged internal battery. Prior
to connecting to power, perform a safety check of the equipment. Reference
Period-
ic Safety Checks , p. 7-4.
To connect the AC power cable:
1.
Ensure the AC outlet is properly grounded and supplies the specified voltage and fre-
quency (100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 45 VA).
2.
Connect the female connector end of the AC power cord to the AC power connector
on the monitoring system's rear panel.
3.
Plug the male connector end of the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet.
4.
Ensure the AC Power Indicator and Battery Charge Indicator light.

Note:
Even if the monitoring system is not turned on, the AC Power Indicator and Battery Charge
Indicator light when the AC power cord is connected into a mains outlet. Reference
Troubleshooting , p. 8-1, if the battery charging indicator does not light when connected to
power.