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2 System Operations
2-52 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
3. Connect the additional power source to the replacement System Controller.
The additional power source can be batteries, the Power Module patient cable, or the
Mobile Power Unit patient cable.
4. To connect the replacement Modular Cable to the replacement System Controller:
a. Align the BLACK arrow on the Driveline Cable Connector with the WHITE arrow on the
System Controller socket ( Figure 2.46 ).
Figure 2.46 Aligning the Arrows
b. Insert the Driveline Cable Connector into the socket and press firmly until it snaps into place.
Note: The Safety Lock cannot move to the locked position unless the Driveline is fully and
properly inserted.
5. Move the Safety Lock to the locked position, so that it covers the red button ( Figure 2.47 ).
Figure 2.47 Closing the Safety Lock