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Battery Use
Take the following precautions when using, charging, transporting and / or storing SimMan Essential batteries.
• Always use two SimMan Essential batteries to power the manikins.
• Ensure that the batteries are properly connected.
• Charge the batteries regularly.
• Check LEDs on manikin’s power panel for battery status.
• Change both batteries before the battery charge drops below 15% or the battery light indicator is red. This can be monitored in
the <Technical status> window in the Instructor Application.
• The manikin will automatically shut down if: Battery temperature rises above 60°C (140°F) or the remaining charge falls below 6
% on one of the two batteries.
VIEW BATTERY STATUS VIA INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION
The AC battery symbol in the <Technical status> window, indicates
that the manikin is connected to an external power source.
When the manikin is run from the batteries, the battery life indicator
will indicate remaining time / life.
CHANGING BATTERIES DURING A SIMULATION SESSION:
1 Press <Pause Session> in the Instructor Application. Access the batteries as described in Manikin Setup Inserting and Connecting
Batteries .
2 Replace one battery at a time to avoid loss of simulation data.
BATTERY STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
• Never store fully charged batteries, for longer than a month.
• Never store the batteries inside the manikin.
• Store batteries in a refrigerator i.e. temperature 0°C - 4°C (32°F - 40°F).
• The two manikin batteries can be transported in the manikin during air freight.
• When transporting spare batteries please contact the airline or freight company for the latest transport regulations.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
• On every 30th charge cycle, drain the battery completely before recharging. To drain the batteries run the manikin on both
batteries until automatic shutdown.
• Expected battery life: 200 charge cycles.
• Only replace with Laerdal SimMan Essential batteries.
BATTERY WARNINGS
• Do not run the manikin for more than 1 minute on a single battery.
• If the batteries are removed while the simulation is paused, the manikin will shut down and simulation data will be lost.
• Dispose of the battery according to local regulations.
• The external battery charger is for indoor use only.
• The batteries should only be charged in temperatures ranging from 0 °C - 40°C (32 °F - 104 °F)
• Inserting and connecting batteries incorrectly, short circuiting or exposure to fluids pose an explosion hazard.
• Do not mistreat, disassemble or attempt to repair the battery.
• Do not use the batteries if they are visibly damaged, malfunctioning or appear to leak electrolyte.
• Take extreme care to avoid direct contact with electrolyte, hot or smoking parts. In case of the above, disconnect and remove
the battery when it is judged safe to do so.
For more information on battery use and battery hazards, please see the battery manufacturers’ Directions for Use.