LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator
Service Manual
Battery Maintenance
Storing Batteries
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Storing Batteries
A battery is considered to be in storage when it is not in active use.
LIFEPAK 15 Li-ion batteries require special handling procedures for storage and then placing in use.
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Storage temperatures ranges:
~ Short term (<1 week): -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
~ Long term (>1 week): 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
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Operating and storage humidity range: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
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Fully charge LIFEPAK 15 Li-ion batteries before storing, and at least annually while in storage.
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Do not freeze batteries. Damage to the battery may result.
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Charge stored batteries before placing in use.
WARNING
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER DURING PATIENT CARE
Stored batteries lose charge.
Failure to charge a battery before use may cause device power failure without warning.
Always charge a stored battery before placing it in use.