Covidien Nellcor, Operator'S Manual

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Preventive Maintenance
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7.3
Recycling and Disposal
When the monitoring system, battery, or accessories reach the end of useful
life, recycle or dispose of the equipment according to appropriate local and
regional regulations.
7.4
Battery Maintenance

WARNING:
Explosion hazard — Do not use the battery with other manufacturer's
batteries, different types or models of batteries such as dry batteries, nickel-
metal hydride batteries, or Lithium-ion batteries together.

WARNING:
Explosion hazard — Do not connect the battery reversed in positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals. Do not charge the battery with polarities reversed.

Caution:
Covidien strongly recommends recharging the battery when it has not been
recharged for six (6) or more months.

Caution:
Follow local government ordinances and recycling instructions regarding
disposal or recycling of device components, including batteries.

Caution:
Do not short-circuit the battery, as it may generate heat. To avoid short-
circuiting, do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects at any
time, especially during transport.

Caution:
Do not solder the battery directly. Heat applied during soldering may damage
the safety vent in the battery's positive cover.

Caution:
Do not deform the battery by applying pressure. Do not throw, hit, drop, fold
or impact the battery.