GE TONOPORT V Operator's Manual page 13

the alkaline batteries have a capacity of only 50%,
i.e., they are half depleted.
 Place the lid on the battery compartment and close.
The energy source needs to be selected only when
the BP monitor is put into service for the first time
or when you change from NiMH to alkaline
batteries and vice versa.
Charge NiMH Batteries
Caution
Equipment damage, risk to patients —
– The charger is not a medical device. It must not
be used in the patient environment.
– The contact surface of the NiMH batteries and
of the charger must always be kept clean.
– The charger is to be used indoors only and must
be protected against oil, grease, aggressive
detergents and solvents to prevent damage.
– If the charger is damaged in any way, e.g. after a
drop or when the mains pins are bent, the local
authorized dealer must be contacted immediately.
– High temperatures affect the charging process.
Ideally, the room temperature should not exceed
40 °C (104 °F).
– After quick charging, please wait for some
minutes before another quick charge.
Otherwise the temperature sensors will not
function correctly.
If TONOPORT V is powered by rechargeable batteries (4
of them are shipped with the equipment), they should be
recharged immediately after use (24 hours). Use only the
original charger supplied. It consists of an AC power
adapter and the charging unit itself.
 Check that the voltage ratings on the nameplate of the
charging unit match those of your local power line.
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Note
Setup
COMPIT
TC 4
Fig. 3-2 Exchanging the connector, connecting the
charger
 If necessary, replace the connector to match the wall
outlet type:
– push the button below the connector and hold it
depressed (1, Fig. 3-2)
– remove the connector and insert the suitable type
of connector 2, 3
– ensure that the new connector locks into place.
 Connect the cable of the AC power adapter to the
charging unit 4 and plug the AC power adapter into
the wall outlet.
 Insert the two batteries into the charging unit, observ-
ing the correct polarity.
Two different charger models are available:
 COMPIT TC4
 VARTA
TONOPORT V
1
4
3
2
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