GE DINAMAP ProCare, Service Manual

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Revision C DINAMAP
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ProCare Monitor Service Manual 4-7
2009381-001
Maintenance: Long-Term Storage
Battery Care
If it becomes necessary to store the Monitor for an extended period of time, first
fully charge, then remove the battery. Then store the Monitor and the battery in
the original packaging materials.
Batteries should always be fully charged before being placed in storage.
Batteries should not be left in storage more than 6 months without removal and
full recharge. A fully charged battery in good condition will provide sufficient
power to operate a Monitor for approximately 5 hours, including temperature
and BP measurements made at 5-minute intervals.
It is best to keep the battery charged as fully as practical and never store the
Monitor with the battery in a discharged condition. When the battery will no
longer hold a charge, remove and replace it. Failure to replace the battery with
the same GE Medical Systems
Information Technologies part number may result
in shorter battery life. Battery charging will take place as long as the Monitor
remains connected to an external DC power source.
NOTE:
After replacing batteries, an E00 error code is normal. The user settings
and date/time revert to the factory default setting.
CAUTIONS
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To ensure that the battery will be ready for portable
operation, keep the Monitor connected to a mains supply
whenever possible.
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Repeated failure to fully charge the battery will result in a
significant reduction in battery life.
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The expected lifetime of the battery largely depends on the
way in which the Monitor is used. Never fully discharge the
battery. To prolong battery life, connect the Monitor to AC
power source when not in use.