Verathon AORTASCAN AMI 9700, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PROCEdURE 2. SET UP THE BATTERY
Risk of explosion, fire, or serious injury.
The AortaScan AMI 9700 is powered by a
lithium‑ion battery. Failure to note the following when handling the battery may result in serious
injury:
• Never short‑circuit the battery by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery
terminals into contact with any other conductive object. This could cause serious injury or fire
and could also damage the battery and/or the instrument.
• Never expose the battery to abnormal shock, vibration, or pressure. The battery’s internal
protective covering could fail, causing it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid
leakage, explosion, or fire.
• Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F), or incinerate the battery. Keep battery out
of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries
promptly according to local recycling or waste regulations.
• If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and
discard it immediately. Always dispose of used batteries in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrodes during
transportation in order to avoid a possible short circuit, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Ensure proper distance from patient.
The AMI 9700 battery charger/wireless hub and the
computer used to access online ScanPoint
®
image archives (if used) must be placed outside the
patient vicinity (more than 2 m [6 ft] from the patient).
WARNING
Two lithium‑ion batteries are included with the AortaScan AMI 9700. One battery can be recharged in the
battery charger/wireless hub while the other is installed in the AortaScan instrument. This ensures there is no
instrument downtime. The charger will bring the batteries to a full charge within 6 hours or less. Before using
the AortaScan AMI 9700 for the first time, you need to charge both batteries.
The console draws very little power when it is turned off. However, if you do not plan to use the instrument
for several weeks, you should remove the battery to prevent it from discharging. When batteries are not in
use, they should be stored in the battery charger so they remain fully charged.
CHARGE THE BATTERIES
1. Plug the battery charger/wireless hub unit into a standard wall outlet.
2. Insert the battery into the recess in the battery charger.
Note: Fully charging the battery may take up to 6 hours. Batteries may be stored in the charger. There is
no danger of overcharging the batteries.