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Powering the System 3
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 3-61
Switching from Battery Power to the Power Module
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
:
• 1 running System Controller on 14 Volt Lithium-Ion battery power
• 1 functioning Power Module
• Functioning and grounded (3-prong) AC electrical outlet that is dedicated to Power Module
use and not controlled by a wall switch
• 1 AC power cord to connect to an AC electrical power outlet
• 1 battery holster or other wear and carry accessory
T
O SWITCH FROM
B
ATTERIES TO THE
P
OWER
M
ODULE
:
1. Confirm that the Power Module is plugged into a properly tested and grounded (3-prong) AC
electrical outlet that is dedicated to Power Module use.
2. Perform a Power Module self test and complete one of the following steps:
• If the Power Module passes the self test, go to Step 3
• If the Power Module fails the self test, contact Thoratec Corporation
Refer to Performing a Power Module Self Test on page 3-22.
3. Complete one of the following steps:
• If the Patient Cable is connected to the Power Module, continue to Step 5.
• If the Patient Cable is not connected to the Power Module, go to Step 4.
4. Complete the following steps to connect the Patient Cable to the Power Module:
a. Line up the red dot on the Patient Cable with the red dot near the " " socket on the Power
Module.
b. Insert the Power Module patient cable into the socket (
Figure 3.68
).
WARNING !
• Do not use an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Do not use an adapter plug for an ungrounded wall outlet.
• Do not use portable, multiple outlet (power strip) adapters.
• Using adapters or power strips may cause a serious electrical shock or cause the Pump to
stop.