Battery Maintenance - Abbott CentriMag Operation Manual

To ensure proper operation and patient safety, only Abbott Medical-approved spare parts
must be used to maintain this device.
The user may NOT replace the internal battery without proper training by Abbott Medical
or its distributor. Please request assistance by calling Abbott Medical Customer Service if
the internal battery requires replacement.
To avoid shipping damage, the hardware (Console and Motor) packaging is designed for
safe transport to and from the end user. Always use the original packaging for all shipping.

9.4 Battery Maintenance

The battery maintenance procedure needs to be performed every 6 months. If the System
requires the battery maintenance procedure to be performed, it will display the alert
BATTERY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.
The aim of the battery maintenance procedure is to fully charge the battery, then to
discharge it against a load (an internal resistor). During the discharge, the total energy
stored in the battery is recorded and compared to System specifications.
9.4.1 Battery Maintenance Procedure
1) Plug the Console into AC power. The peripherals (Motor, Monitor, Flow Probe etc.)
should be disconnected.
NOTE: Do not unplug the Console at any point during this procedure.
2) First enter the Console BIOS by holding down the MENU key during System startup.
For more information on the Console BIOS, see Section 7.8.
3) Select START BATTERY MAINTAINANCE. The System will begin to discharge the
battery, and will estimate the amount of time until the procedure is complete. The
procedure may take up to 24 hours to complete. At some points, the System may
appear to be idle, but the user should allow the full time to elapse for the battery
maintenance to take place.
WARNING
During routine battery maintenance, the System may become warmer than
usual. Ensure that the Console is not covered, and that air is free to flow around
the Console to prevent overheating.
4) When the System has finished the battery maintenance procedure, it will display the
message BATTERY MAINTENANCE: PASSED and ask the user to CONFIRM using
the DOWN ARROW. The Console will then return to the BIOS and will need to be
turned OFF and ON again before it can be clinically used.
5) If the message displayed on completion of the procedure is BATTERY
MAINTENANCE: FAILED, or if the System still displays BATTERY MAINTAINANCE
REQUIRED once the procedure has been completed, then repeat the procedure. If
the message is still displayed, then contact your local Abbott Medical representative,
and do not use the Console.
6) If the System displays the message BATTERY CHARGER FAIL or BATTERY
MODULE FAIL, then do not use the System. Contact your local Abbott Medical
representative for assistance.
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