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2 System Operations
2-50 HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use
5. Complete the following steps to connect the Driveline 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 2.44 ).
Figure 2.44 Aligning the Arrows
b. Insert the Driveline Cable Connector into the socket pressing firmly until it snaps into place.
The Left Ventricular Assist Device may take up to 10 seconds to start running when the
cable is fully and properly inserted in the socket (if Pump Set Speed is set above
4,000 rpm).
Note: The Safety Lock cannot move to the locked position unless the Driveline is fully and
properly inserted.
6. Move the Safety Lock to the locked position, so that it covers the red button ( Figure 2.45 ).
Figure 2.45 Closing the Safety Lock
7. Complete the following steps:
a. Disconnect the Black Power connection from the previously running System Controller.
b. Disconnect the White Power connection from the previously running System Controller.
c. Put the previously running System Controller into Sleep Mode.
For further instructions, refer to Turning Off the System Controller (Sleep Mode) on page
2-51.