HeartMate Universal Battery Charger IFU 26
5.2 Charger-Related Advisory Messages
The Universal Battery Charger (UBC) can detect a problem or “fault” condition
with up to four charging pockets at once (with or without batteries inside), or with
the entire charger unit. The UBC will alert you immediately of any problems.
Detecting Pocket Faults
If the UBC detects a pocket fault, the red light for the affected pocket(s) (with or
without battery(ies) inside) will come on. In addition, the UBC will immediately
stop charging or calibrating the battery(ies) inside the affected pocket(s) (if
present). If a pocket fault occurs:
1
Remove the battery(ies) (if any) from the affected pocket(s).
2
Record the alarm code for the defective pocket, if possible:
a
Press and hold the number button for this pocket to display the alarm
code on the screen.
Note
: The pocket alarm code will be one letter
followed by four numbers. Alarm codes related to pocket problems,
begin with the letter “S.”
b
Record the alarm code for this pocket (e.g., write it on a piece of
paper), check its accuracy, and save the code for future reference, if
needed.
3
Call your VAD Coordinator or hospital contact person for help
.
Note
:
The
VAD Coordinator or hospital contact person may ask for the alarm code.
Note
: Do not use the pocket until it is repaired or until the UBC is replaced. You
can continue to use the other pockets.
Detecting Faults with the Entire Unit
If the UBC detects a fault with the entire charger, all four red lights will come on
and all charging and/or calibrating for any inserted batteries will stop. If a fault
occurs for the entire unit:
1
Remove all batteries from all pockets.
2
Record the alarm code for the fault condition, if possible:
a
Press and hold number button for any one of pockets to display the
alarm on the screen.
Note
: The pocket alarm code will be one letter
followed by four numbers. Alarm codes related to the entire unit,
begin with the letter “S.”
b
Record the alarm code for this fault condition (e.g., write it on a piece
of paper), check its accuracy, and save the code for future reference, if
needed.
3
Turn off the UBC; unplug it from the electrical outlet.
4
Call your VAD Coordinator or hospital contact person.
Note
:
The VAD
Coordinator or hospital contact person may ask for the alarm code.
