Setup; Using The Batteries - Covidien Nellcor Operator's Manual

Installation

Setup

3.3

Using the Batteries

3.3.1
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WARNING:
Explosion hazard — Use only AA size batteries. Do not use a combination of different battery types at
the same time. For example, do not use dry batteries and nickel-metal hydride batteries or Lithium-ion
batteries together.
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WARNING:
Do not operate the monitoring system with the battery cover open or removed.
The monitoring system is powered by four AA batteries.
Prior to using the batteries, perform a safety check of the equipment. Reference
Checks, page 7-3.
New lithium batteries will provide 20 hours of monitoring operation under the following conditions:
Monitoring the patient (Measuring SpO
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Setting for pulse beep tone is 25%
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Experiencing no alarm condition
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Display backlight is set to 25% brightness
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Ambient temperature is 25°C
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To check battery power
Turn on the monitoring system.
1.
Ensure the POST pass tone sounds when POST completes. Reference
2.
page 4-1 for details about the POST process.
Verify the Battery Status icon indicates remaining battery power. Reference Figure
3.
battery status indicators.
If the Low Battery alarm occurs, replace the batteries. Reference Figure
4.
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Note:
The monitoring system may not operate if battery power is critically low.
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Note:
Remove the batteries if the monitoring system will not be used for a period of time.
3-2
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Periodic Safety
Power On the Monitoring System
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