Using The Internal Battery - Covidien Nellcor Operator's Manual

Using the Internal Battery

3.4.2
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WARNING:
The amount of time between the low battery alarm and power off becomes
shorter as the battery accumulates charge/discharge cycles.
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Note:
Remove the battery if the monitoring system is not likely to be used for six (6) months.
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Note:
Covidien strongly recommends fully recharging the battery whenever the time
between recharges exceeds six (6) months.
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Note:
The monitoring system may not operate if the battery charge is critically low.
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Note:
Covidien strongly recommends keeping the monitoring system connected to AC
power during continuous operation or to recharge the internal battery.
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Note:
Recharging the battery over a period of time may shorten the time between the low
battery alarm and power off. Have a qualified service technician periodically check the
internal battery or replace it if necessary.
The monitoring system has an internal battery that powers the monitoring
system when AC power is not available. The monitoring system cannot
operate with a fully discharged battery. A lit battery status icon indicates the
monitoring system is running on battery power.
Prior to using the internal battery, perform a safety check of the equipment.
Reference
A new, fully charged optional battery will provide its optimal number of oper-
ational hours under these normal conditions:
Operating in Normal mode (Measuring SpO
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Setting for pulse beep indicator is ON (pulse volume:4 (Default))
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Operator's Manual
Periodic Safety Checks, p. 7-72.
and PR with plethysmograph display)
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