Disconnecting The Battery From The Battery Charger; Using The Heartware ® Controller Ac Adapter Or Dc Adapter; Operating The Power Adapters; Connecting The Ac Adapter Or Dc Adapter - HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Instructions For Use Manual

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11.2 Disconnecting the Battery from the Battery Charger

Disconnect the charged battery by turning the connector counterclockwise until it stops.
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2) Pull the connector straight out from the battery charger.
CaUTiOn:
ALWAYS wait until the "Ready" light turns on to disconnect the battery from the battery charger. If this is not followed over consecutive charging cycles, the
Battery Capacity Display will not function properly and may convey misleading battery capacity.
12.0 USING THE HEARTWARE
The AC adapter (Figure 60) has cables that connect it to the controller and to an electrical outlet. Prior to connection to
the controller, verify proper connection of the power cord to the adapter (Figure 61) and electrical outlet. If not properly
connected, perform the following steps:
Using a Phillips screw driver, loosen the screw at the retainer clip to allow the retainer clip to open.
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2) Insert the AC power cord completely and securely into the receptacle of the AC adapter.
Tighten the screw at the retainer clip closing the retainer clip.
3)
Ensure that AC power cord is secure in the adapter receptacle and cannot be pulled out.
4)
A green indicator light on the adapter will indicate proper connection.
The DC adapter (Figure 62) plugs into the power port located in most cars. When the DC adapter is properly connected to
power, a green indicator light will be displayed.
CAUTION:
The DC adapter is for use in vehicles only and may not fit in some vehicles.

12.1 Operating the Power Adapters

Ensure that the power indicator on the power adapter turns green before plugging into the controller.

12.2 Connecting the AC Adapter or DC Adapter

1) Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet or the DC adapter into a power port located in most cars.
Disconnect the battery with the least remaining charge. The corresponding battery indicator will turn off.
2)
Grasp the cable of the AC adapter or DC adapter near the connector, leaving the connector free to rotate.
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4) Line up the solid white arrow on the connector with the white dot on the controller (Figure 63).
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CONTROLLER AC ADAPTER OR DC ADAPTER
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Figure 60: AC adapter
Figure 61: Power cord connection
Figure 62: DC adapter
Figure 63: Correct adapter alignment