Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 84

The i-STAT Printer can be turned on and off by pressing the POWER button. When the printer is on, the
POWER indicator will be illuminated:
Power OK:
Battery Low:
Battery Empty:
If the printer is inactive for >60 seconds, it will automatically enter the power-saving mode. When in the
power-saving mode, the POWER indicator will change from a solid color light to pulsed illumination.
The printer's rechargeable battery needs to be recharged when the POWER indicator turns orange. If the
battery becomes exhausted, the POWER indicator will turn red and printing will be disabled.
The printer's battery can be recharged using the supplied AC power adapter. The socket for the AC pow-
er adapter is located on the rear of the printer. Note: Charging only occurs when the printer is switched
off or in the power-saving mode. A full charge takes approximately 3 hours.
Symptoms Indicating that the Rechargeable Battery Requires Replacement:
1. A steady Orange or Red POWER indicator light on the printer, even after charging it for the rec-
ommended 3 hours.
2. Loss of battery capacity, indicated by a shorter interval between charges.
Installing or Replacing the Rechargeable Battery in the i-STAT Printer:
1. Disconnect the printer from the AC adapter.
2. Turn the i-STAT Printer upside down and place it on a flat surface. Remove the battery door by
sliding it off while pressing on the grooved section. Set the door aside.
3. If replacing an existing rechargeable battery in the printer, disconnect the existing battery by gen-
tly pulling up on the red/white/black wires until the connector releases from the three metal pins.
Once the battery is disconnected, remove it completely from the battery compartment.
4. Remove the new rechargeable battery from its packaging. With the thumb and index finger of
one hand, grasp the connector at the end of the red/white/black battery wires.
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Art: 714369-01K Rev. Date: 06-Apr-15