Care Of The Storage Battery; Battery Charging - GE DINAMAP ProCare 100 Service Manual

4.4 Care of the Storage Battery

4.4.1 Battery Charging

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Calibration & Maintenance: 4.4 Care of the Storage Battery
The Monitor uses one Lead-Acid storage battery. The battery can be
charged at any time without reducing the charging capacity.
The Monitor charges the Lead-Acid battery whenever the AC power supply
is in use. The Monitor automatically senses if the battery needs recharging.
Battery charging will continue as long as the Monitor is connected to the AC
power supply, even when the Monitor is turned off.
·Batteries should be charged before first use or after long periods of storage.
·The battery should be charged for 8 hours before use, as a charged battery
loses some charge when left in storage. It is possible to use the Monitor
while the Monitor is charging.
·The battery should be charged at room temperature (59° F - 86° F; 16° C -
30° C).
·It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging or after use.
·Batteries can be charged or topped-off at any time. It is not necessary to
wait until they are fully discharged.
·If the monitor is idle for extended periods, it should be fully charged once a
month to ensure optimum performance.
ProCare Patient Monitor Service Manual
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