Covidien Nellcor Series, Operator'S Manual

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Battery Maintenance
Operator’s Manual 7-3
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Caution:
Do not use any chargers not specified by Covidien.
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Caution:
Do not mistreat the battery, or use the battery in applications not recommended by
Covidien.
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Caution:
Keep the battery out of reach of children to avoid any accidents.
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Caution:
If there are any problems with the battery, immediately put the monitoring system
in a safe place and contact a qualified service technician.
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Note:
The service menu displays the number of deep discharge cycles seen by the battery. The
monitoring system records a deep discharge cycle when the battery reaches the voltage
after a “critically low battery” alarm issues. Reference the
Service Manual .
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Note:
Remove the battery if anticipating long periods of time between use or if storing the
monitoring system.
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Note:
Storing the monitoring system for a long period without charging the battery may degrade
battery capacity. A full charge of a depleted battery takes over four (4) or eight (8) hours,
depending on the battery.
Regularly check the battery to ensure optimal performance.
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Charge the lithium-ion battery if the monitoring system has not been used for six (6)
months. To charge the battery, connect the monitoring system to AC power.
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Have a qualified service technician replace the monitoring system's lithium-ion battery
every two (2) years. Reference the
Service Manual for battery replacement and general
service instructions.