GE MAC 5000, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance: Maintaining the Battery
MAC 5000 System — 2000657-024, Revision A
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Periodic Maintenance
In addition to normal system use, periodic deep discharge
cycles may be required to ensure consistent battery
performance.
A deep discharge cycle occurs when the battery is
discharged until the system shuts down and the battery is
charged until it is full.
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
recommends one deep discharge cycle once every three
months.
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies does
not recommend over-exercising the battery with deep
discharge cycles. See the MAC 5000 Service Manual for
more battery maintenance and diagnostic information.
Replacing the Battery
If battery fluid contacts your skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately wash the area with clean water and see a
doctor.
To prevent loss of data, remove the AC power cable
from the AC wall outlet and power off the system
before removing the battery.
After removing and replacing the battery, the battery
gauge symbol resets to empty. Connect your system to
an AC wall outlet to ensure a fully charged battery.
M15287-082A
Do NOT dispose of the
battery pack by fire or
burning. Follow local
environmental guidelines
concerning disposal and
recycling.
WARNING