Medtronic Battery Support System 2, Operating Instructions Manual

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Battery Maintenance
Battery Support System 2 Operating Instructions 3-5
©1999–2004 Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc.
DISCARDING/RECYCLING BATTERIES
Properly maintained FASTPAK batteries have a useful life of approximately two years. Properly
maintained LIFEPAK NiCd and FASTPAK 2 batteries have a useful life up to five years. Properly
maintained LIFEPAK SLA batteries have a useful life of up to three years. A LIFEPAK NiCd,
LIFEPAK SLA, FASTPAK, or FASTPAK 2 battery has reached the end of useful life if
one or more of
the following circumstances occur:
• Battery fails conditioning or shelf-life test.
• There is physical damage to the battery case.
• The battery is leaking.
• The Battery Support System 2 indicates
DISCARD
during any battery maintenance procedure.
Note: The LIFEPAK NiCd, LIFEPAK SLA, and FASTPAK 2 batteries have internal parameters that
establish limits for useful life. If these parameters are exceeded, the Battery Support System 2 will
indicate
DISCARD
when battery is inserted into the battery well.
To promote awareness of battery recycling, Medtronic LIFEPAK and FASTPAK batteries are marked
with one of these symbols:
When a LIFEPAK or FASTPAK battery reaches the end of its useful life, recycle the battery as follows:
Battery Recycling in the USA
Recycle batteries by participating with Medtronic in a national battery recycling program. Contact your
local Medtronic representative to obtain shipping instructions and shipping containers. Do not return
your batteries to the Medtronic offices in Redmond, Washington, unless instructed to do so by your
Medtronic representative.
Battery Recycling Outside the USA
Recycle batteries according to national and local regulations. Contact your local Medtronic
representative for assistance.