Battery Information
Batteries should be removed from the transceiver at the end of the battery's
useful life to prevent leakage.
If battery leakage should occur, use caution in removing the battery. The
leaked substance may cause eye or skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin.
Clean the battery compartment according to instructions in "Chapter 11.
Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting". Wash hands.
Inserting/
Removing
Batteries
Arrhythmia relearning is initiated whenever the transceiver is powered
down for one minute or longer. Be sure to check your patient's arrhythmia
annotation for accuracy whenever relearn has occurred.
Remove the batteries before storing a transceiver for an extended period of time.
The battery compartment is located at the bottom of the transceiver behind a
swinging door. It accommodates a pair of AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries. Only this
type of disposable battery should be used.
Important—
adversely affect:
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Caution
Do not use rechargeable batteries. Use of this type of battery will
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Battery gauge performance
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Battery low warnings
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Battery life performance