Troubleshooting - GE Dash 2500 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

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Battery: Troubleshooting
This section discusses potential difficulties and suggestions for resolving them. If
the difficulty persists, contact a qualified service person or your local GE Medical
Systems Information Technologies representative.
The Dash 2500 Patient Monitor Service Manual (PN 2042481-001), which is for
use by qualified service personnel, provides additional troubleshooting
information.
PROBLEM: The battery does not work or does not last very long.
CAUSE:
Has the battery been charged?
Has the battery been in storage or a nonuse condition for a few
months?
Is the battery installed properly?
Was the battery over discharged when it was last used?
SOLUTION:
New batteries must be charged before use. Refer to Battery Charging in
this section.
Upon first use or when battery has been removed from prolonged
storage, you need to charge and discharge your battery up to three
times before optimum performance.
PROBLEM: The battery only charged for a short period of time before indicating
full charge.
CAUSE:
Are you charging the battery for the first time?
SOLUTION:
When you charge your battery for the first time, your charger may
indicate prematurely that charging is completed. This often happens
with rechargeable batteries. Discharge the battery and repeat the
charging procedure.
PROBLEM: The battery will not charge.
CAUSE:
Are you trying to charge the battery in unusually cold or hot
temperatures?
SOLUTION:
Charging the battery should be done at a basic room temperature of
59°F (16°C) to 86°F (30°C). Slowly bring the battery to the basic room
temperature before charging. Batteries can be fully charged only when
their internal temperatures are between 57°F (15°C) and 109°F (40°C).
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 2042480-001 C