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3 Powering the System
3-42 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Connecting to the Mobile Power Unit
Connect the System Controller to the Mobile Power Unit when the patient is stationary or relaxing
indoors. Do not use the Mobile Power Unit when the patient may require monitoring using the
System Monitor. Patients must always connect to the Mobile Power Unit before sleeping or when
sleep is likely. A sleeping patient may not awaken to hear low power alarms for batteries. Refer to
System Controller Alarms on page 7-3.
The Mobile Power Unit patient cable connects the System Controller to the Mobile Power Unit.
Similar to the power cable connectors on the System Controller, the connectors on the
Mobile Power Unit patient cable are also color coded (
Figure 3.50 ). When connecting the
System Controller to the Mobile Power Unit patient cable, always connect white-to-white and
black-to-black.
Figure 3.50 Mobile Power Unit Patient Cable
F
OR THIS TASK YOU NEED
:
• A running System Controller
• A working Mobile Power Unit that is ready for use
T
O
C
ONNECT THE
S
YSTEM
C
ONTROLLER TO THE
M
OBILE
P
OWER
U
NIT
:
1. Gather equipment.
2. Confirm that the Mobile Power Unit is ready for use.
Refer to Setting Up the Mobile Power Unit on page 3-37.
CAUTION !
Do not allow the cable to come into contact with sharp edges, and use care to prevent it from
being pinched or bent.