Charging
To ensure the longest possible service life, the manufac-
turer has partially charged the Power Unit for transport
and storage purposes. The Power Unit must be fully
charged before first use. This standard, initial charging
operation must only be carried out by the end user (hos-
pital). The Power Unit should be charged before every
use.
Upon completing the surgery, follow the cleaning and dis-
infection instructions for the Power Unit as stated on page
29. Then, place it immediately into the charger.
Storage
Do not store an empty Power Unit as this will shorten the
lifetime and void warranty coverage.
When the Power Unit is not in use, store it in the UBC II
(05.001.204). This will guarantee that the Power Unit is
always fully charged and ready to use.
The UBC II should always be switched on when a Power
Unit is in the charging bay. This ensures availability of
charged Power Units.
Never store the Power Unit in the handpieces as this will
discharge it if the handpiece is not in the OFF mode.
Keep the Power Unit and the UBC II clean and in a cool
and dry place. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Use
Do not remove a Power Unit from its original packaging
until required for use.
Do not drop or apply force to the Power Unit as this will
destroy it.
Only use the Power Unit for its intended use. Do not use
any Power Unit or battery that is not designed for use
with the equipment.
Do not use a damaged Power Unit (e.g. one that has been
dropped). To check the condition of the Power Unit run
the self-test. If the self-test has been run and the Service
Indicator does not illuminate, the Power Unit can be used.
However, if the Power Unit still does not function prop-
erly, it should not be further used and needs to be
replaced.
UNIUM Power Unit
Charging, Storage and Use
In the case of an unintended short-circuit, the fuse in
the Power Unit will blow. This prevents excessive over-
heating and fire. If this happens, the Power Unit cannot be
used anymore.
UNIUM Power Units perform best when they are oper-
ated at normal ambient temperature (20 °C +/- 5 °C;
68 °F +/-9 °F).
▲ WARNINGS:
•
A fully charged Power Unit can normally deliver
sufficient power to perform an entire surgery. Never
open a handpiece intraoperatively to insert a new
Power Unit as this may lead to infection. Always have a
second fully charged UNIUM Handpiece ready before
the start of the surgery.
•
In case of cell leakage, do not allow the leaking fluid to
come into contact with skin or eyes. In case of contact,
wash the affected area with sufficient amounts of
water and seek medical attention.
•
Risk of fire and burns. Do not disassemble, crush, heat
above 60°C/140 °F or incinerate the battery cells.
•
Never expose the Power Unit to temperatures over
60 °C/140 °F. The maximum exposure time at
60 °C/140 °F is 72 hours.
•
Do not dismantle, open, short-circuit or shred the
Power Unit.
▲ Precautions:
•
Only use an original UNIUM Power Unit manufactured
by Synthes with a UNIUM Handpiece. Using a non
original UNIUM Power Unit can damage the UNIUM
Handpiece.
•
Do not leave the Power Unit empty of charge as this
will reduce its lifetime or damage the Power Unit.
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Instruction for Use • UNIUM
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