Storage - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

Storage

Plug the PC unit into an AC outlet during storage to ensure a
fully charged battery. The AC indicator light ( ) is on when the
PC unit is plugged in.
Battery Care and Maintenance
Battery Type and Charging
The PC unit is equipped with a 12 volt, 4000 mAh nickel
metal hydride battery. The battery is charging whenever
the instrument is plugged into an AC receptacle. The life
expectancy of the battery is dependent on the amount of
use, the depth of discharge, and the state of the charge that
is maintained. Generally, the battery has the longest life if
the instrument is plugged in and battery use is infrequent.
Frequent use of battery power and insufficient battery charge
cycles significantly decrease the life of the battery.
Normally a battery will last 2 years if used under proper
maintenance. See Proper Battery Maintenance on page A-25.
Use only CareFusion batteries. The use of third party batteries
could affect the safety and efficacy of Alaris products.
Battery Charging
The PC unit is shipped with the battery in a discharged
condition. Before the PC unit is released for use, it should be
plugged into a hospital grade AC outlet and the battery charged
for at least 16 hours. This ensures proper battery operation
when the Alaris System is first set up for patient use.
The battery is intended as a backup system. Leave the power
cord connected to an external hospital grade AC power source
whenever available.
If the device has been used on battery power, ensure that the
battery is fully charged prior to using the device on battery
power again. To fully charge a depleted battery connect the
device to a hospital grade AC power source for 16 hours.
Appendix Section
A-24 Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015