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Operating Instructions
Battery Charging
If portable operation is not necessary, continuously charging with the proper battery charger is recommended.
The battery charger plugs into the back of the 8600 where it is marked "BATTERY CHARGER". Refer to
Figure II for illustration. This will assure a fully charged battery should portable operation be required.
The battery charger requires 15 hours to recharge a completely depleted battery pack. While the battery
charger is connected to AC power, the green
operated during this time if the red
indicator is illuminated when the unit is turned on, the battery must charge until the red
illuminated before it may be used.
The battery pack in the 8600 will typically power the unit for 30 hours with a full charge without needing to be
charged.
The 8600 indicates when the battery is low by illuminating the
NOTE:
The Nonin Model 7708 Battery Charger must be used in place of other NONIN battery
chargers to meet U.S. Air Force requirements for the U.S.A.F. aeromedical evacuation
environment
Connecting the Cable and Sensors
Connect the patient interface cable (Model 8800I) to the 8-pin female latching connector on the front of the
8600 shown in Figure I. Connect the sensor to the patient interface cable. Position the appropriate sensor on
the patient. If additional cable length is necessary, connect the Model 8604X-10, -20, or -30 Extension Cable or
the Model 8500I Patient Extension Cable between the sensor and the 8800I.
Turning On The Pulse Oximeter
Turn on the 8600 by pressing the " I " power switch on the front of the pulse oximeter. Refer to Figure I.
When the 8600 is turned on, the displays will cycle through the following sequence before displaying valid data:
• "
" (8600) or "
• current time in hours and minutes saved in memory
• software revision number
• "
"
SELF
•
indicator illuminates
TEST
•
SENSOR
indicator illuminates
•
indicator illuminates
NOTE:
If this sequence does not complete properly, do not use the pulse oximeter. Contact
Nonin Customer Support.
indicator will be illuminated, and the pulse oximeter may be
indicator is not illuminated when the unit is turned on. If the red
" (8600M)
6
is no longer
indicator in red.
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