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5 Battery function
Charge capacity varies highly between individual units and over time.
Note:
1) The battery is to be used only as a temporary backup in case of failing AC power.
2) Battery capacity can suddenly decrease quickly in a non-linear fashion.
3) The following is an indication only and must not be used as absolute measurement of
remaining capacity:
: Battery fully charged.
: About 75% capacity remains.
: About 50% capacity remains.
: < 25% capacity remains.
Connection to AC power supply will immediately start the charging of the batteries.
The cuff(s) maintain the pressure as the tourniquet is connected to the AC power supply and the
procedure can continue without interruptions. The batteries are charged automatically.
6 Care and Maintenance
Service and repair must be carried out by Hammarplast Medical service department or by an
authorized service partner. Contact your local distributor for more information. When the
tourniquet is returned to Hammarplast Medical, use our original box with its foam protection.
Cleaning
The Tourniquet is not intended to be sterilized. Clean the device with a damp, soft cloth. Use
mild detergents, Ethanol 30%.
Warning! Only gentle pressure when cleaning the touch-screen!
The Tourniquet is not intended to be sterilized.
Only use the power cord (hospital grade) that comes with the device.
For safe use, the battery and hose kit should be frequently checked as follow:
Hose kit
-Spiral hose to be visual inspected before every new procedure:
Cracks in the hose
Discoloration of the hose
Hose is seated properly on the hose connectors
-Replace spiral hosing after fiftyfour (54) months.
-Spiral hose to be considered as consumables.
NOTE! No modification or shortening of spiral hosing is allowed! If damaged, it needs
to be replaced with a new original spiral hosing!
IFU EN T800, Rev 09/2016-07-07, art.no. 8004007
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