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Step 3:
Recharging the Batteries
At room temperature, (24°C [75°F]), charging may take two to
three hours. In warm or cold temperatures, the battery pack may
take longer to charge. Follow Step 1 instructions.
Once Daily, Patients Should do
the Following:
A. Slide down the battery door (1, 2)
on the back of the stimulator and
remove the depleted battery pack.
B. Remove the fully charged battery
pack from the battery charger
cradle (see preparing the System to Begin Treatment) and place
the fully charged battery pack into the Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System.
C. Place the depleted battery pack into the battery charger
for charging.
NOTE:
The battery pack cannot be overcharged. If the battery pack
is in the battery charger cradle and the battery pack is already fully
charged, the charger will terminate the recharging process early. This
will be indicated by the charger having no orange light when charging
is complete.
Do not be concerned if the battery pack is kept in the
charger cradle for a long period of time.
When the Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth
Stimulator System Needs a Freshly Charged Battery Pack,
the Following will Occur:
1. The Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator
System display will indicate the symbol for low battery charge.
(P. 10) With the audio alarm engaged, beeping will occur.
2. Only after inserting a charged battery pack into the Biomet
®
OrthoPak
®
Non-invasive Bone Growth Stimulator System will
the message read . (P. 10)
LCD Symbol Descriptions and Instructions
The alarm defaults to audible alarm. Press the button below
the display on the front of the stimulator, to silence the alarm.
The light will continue to flash and the display will indicate the
alarm condition.
