Connecting Power Sources - HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Patient Manual

HeartWare® Ventricular Assist System Patient Manual
6.3.1 Connecting Power Sources
1. To connect all power supplies (battery, AC adapter or DC adapter) grasp the power cable
near its connector. Leave the connector free to rotate.
2. Line up the solid white arrow on the cable connector with the white dot on the controller
(Figure 9).
3. Gently push the cable into the controller. DO NOT twist the connector, but allow it to
naturally lock in place. A good connection will result in an audible click.
NOTE: When pushing the connector into the controller the white arrow will shift
slightly. Correct locking position: White arrow aligned with white dot on controller.
4. Confirm that the power cable is properly locked to the controller (Figure 10) by gently
pulling on the cable near the connector.
5. Repeat steps above for second power source.
Figure 9: Connect Power Supply: Align White
Arrow and White Dot
CAUTION: ALWAYS confirm that the power cables are properly locked to the
controller by gently pulling the cable near the connector.
CAUTION: DO NOT force connectors together without proper alignment. Forcing
together misaligned connectors may damage the connectors.
CAUTION: ALWAYS keep all connectors free of liquid, dust and dirt, or the
HeartWare® System may not function as intended.
CAUTION: DO NOT pull, twist or kink the driveline or power cables, especially while
sitting, getting out of bed, adjusting controller or power sources, or when using the
shower bag.
Position: White Arrow Aligned to
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Figure 10: Correct Locking
White Dot