Charging, Storing And Using Batteries; Storage - Synthes Battery Power Line II Instructions For Use Manual

Operating Instructions
Battery Pack
(battery casing with inserted battery)

Charging, storing and using batteries

Charging
Only use the Synthes Universal Battery Charger II
(05.001.204) to charge the battery. Using a charger that
does not originate from Synthes can damage the bat-
tery.
In order that the BPL II battery can be recognized and
charged by the UBC II, a minimum of firmware version
14.0 is required. If necessary, send the charger to a
Synthes representative for a firmware update. Further
information can be found on page 13.
The BPL II battery cannot be charged with the Universal
Battery Charger (item number 530.600 or 530.601).
The batteries should always be charged before use.
Place the battery into the charger immediately after
surgery.
Charge the batteries within an ambient temperature
range of 10°C/50°F to max. 40°C/104°F.
Keep the charger and the batteries clean and in a cool
and dry place.
Detailed information on the Universal Battery Charger II
can be found in the Instructions for Use
(DSEM/PWT/1114/0050).

Storage

Always recharge the Li-Ion Battery for Battery Power
Line II (530.630) immediately after each use. Do not
store an empty battery as this will shorten the life span
and will not be covered by warranty.
When the battery is not in use, store it in the Synthes
Universal Battery Charger II (05.001.204). This will guar-
antee that the battery is always fully charged and ready
to use.
The Universal Battery Charger II should always be turned
on when a battery is in the charging bay. This ensures
availability of charged batteries.
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Use
Do not remove battery from its original packaging until
required for use.
Do not drop or apply force to the battery.
This will destroy it with possible secondary damage.
Only use the battery for its intended use. Do not use any
battery which is not designed for use with the equip-
ment.
The power tool must only be operated with a fully
charged battery. Therefore the batteries should always
be charged before use.
Only insert the battery pack directly before using the
power tool. This saves battery energy and prevents
having to change it during surgery.
Do not use a faulty or damaged battery, as this may
damage the power tool. Test the status of the battery
using the Universal Battery Charger II
(DSEM/PWT/1114/0050).
If the drive unit is defect (e.g. short-circuited) do not
insert a battery, as this will blow the internal fuse and
cause damage to the battery. Send the drive unit and
battery to the Synthes Service Center.
Place the battery into the charger immediately after
surgery.
Do not short-circuit a battery. Do not try to measure the
short-circuit. This will blow the internal fuse of the bat-
tery with irreversible damage of the battery.
Do not store or transport batteries haphazardly in a box
or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be
short-circuited by other metal objects. This can damage
the batteries and generate heat, which can cause burns.
Batteries give their best performance when they are
operated at normal room temperature
(20°C/68°F / 5°C/9°F).