Thoratec HeartMate III, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Powering the System 3
HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System Instructions for Use 3-69
8. Press the on/off switch on the rear of the charger from the off ("0") to the on ("I") position to
turn on the Battery Charger.
When the Battery Charger is turned on, all lights on the front panel turn on (
Figure 3.72
).
The charger beeps once and performs a self test. The self test takes about 10 seconds.
Figure 3.72 Display Panel During Battery Charger Self Test
One of the following responses occurs:
• After a successful self test, all of the lights turn off and the words HeartMate CHARGER
appear on the display panel ( Figure 3.73 ). The charger is ready for use.
Figure 3.73 HeartMate CHARGER Screen on the Battery Charger
OR
• If the charger detects a problem, an error message appears on the display panel, and/or
the lights and beep are not performed as described for a successful self test.
Refer to
Using the Charger to Check Battery or Charger Status on page 7-33 for how to
respond to advisory messages if any of the following occur: an error message appears,
or the lights or beep are missing, or performance is not as described (
Figure 3.74 ).
Figure 3.74 Sample Error Message
Note: Any time the words HeartMate CHARGER appear, the display panel slowly dims,
turns off for two seconds, and then resumes full brightness. This helps to prolong the life of
the display. The Battery Charger may be used during this time.