Welch Allyn Propaq Encore, Service Manual

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52 Repair Procedures Welch Allyn Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor
To remove the fuse, use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the fuse cover and release the
fuse.
Replacing the Battery Pack
Insert a new battery pack into the Propaq Encore when the current battery no longer
holds an adequate charge. Verify the battery charges to capacity according to
“Battery
Capacity Check” on page 45.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do
not incinerate or burn.
The battery maintains programmed defaults and time of day. Without the battery, the
values for these items return to the factory settings. If the power up error message TIME/
DATE SETTINGS LOST is displayed, reprogram the time and day and monitoring default
parameters according to the procedures described in the
Propaq Encore Reference
Guide .
You must remove the battery pack before opening the monitor case and replacing
components. A Propaq Encore without options contains a single battery pack. An Encore
with an option package uses a dual battery package.
Removing the Single Battery Pack
The following steps describe how to remove the battery pack from the monitor:
1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, unscrew the four screws securing the battery pack
cover as shown below.
Caution Replace the fuse only with one of the same rating and size. See “Field
Replaceable Units (FRUs)” on page 117 for Welch Allyn part numbers.
WARNING Although the battery pack includes a fuse to prevent against personal
and equipment damage, the sealed lead-acid battery pack is capable of quickly
delivering dangerously high currents if improperly handled, misused, or abused.
These current levels may burn skin or damage the Propaq Encore. Use extreme
caution when handling the battery pack.
The battery fuse is not replaceable. If the battery is shorted, the entire pack must
be replaced. Do not try to service the battery fuses.
WARNING Do not pinch the battery wires when inserting the battery pack into
the Propaq Encore. Monitor failure or fire could occur if wires get pinched.
BATTERIES MUST BE SEPARATED FROM
OTHER DISPOSABLES FOR RECYCLING