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3 Powering the System
3-58 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
Switching Power Sources
Switching from the Power Module to Battery-Powered Operation
Use care when connecting or disconnecting power cables. For more information, refer to
Guidelines for Power Cable Connectors on page 7-36.
F
OR THIS TASK YOU NEED
:
T
O SWITCH FROM
P
OWER
M
ODULE TO
B
ATTERIES
:
1. Place the following items within reach:
• Two battery clips
• Two charged batteries (as indicated by the green light on the Battery Charger)
• The white and black Power Module patient cable connectors
2. Complete the following steps to place the first charged battery into a battery clip:
a. Line up the arrows on the battery and battery clip.
b. Push until the battery clicks into place.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the second battery and battery clip.
4. Unscrew the white System Controller and white Power Module patient cable connectors.
The Power Cable Disconnect alarm will come on. This is normal.
5. Put aside the white Power Module patient cable connector.
6. Promptly connect the battery clip connector to the white System Controller power cable
connector ( Figure 3.66 ).
The alarm will stop when the white System Controller power cable is connected.
Figure 3.66 Connecting the System Controller Power Cable Connector to the Battery Clip Connector
• 1 running System Controller •
1 functioning, in-use Power Module
• 1 Power Module power cord •
2 fully-charged HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries
•
2 14-Volt battery clips
•
1 battery holster, or other wear and carry accessory