ZOLL AutoPulse Rev C - Manual (Page 24)

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Battery Charger User Guide
5.2 Battery Maintenance
Caution: Do not short the Battery Power leads. Electrical connection (short) between Battery power
leads on the connector permanently damages the Battery and renders the Battery inoperable.
Caution: Do not use Batteries that have cracks in the Battery case exposing internal components.
Mishandling of the Battery may lead to physical damage and present a fire or shock hazard.
Caution: Do not immerse any portion of the AutoPulse Battery in water or other fluids. Do not allow
fluids to enter the Battery or the Battery connector. Fluid immersion or spillage may
permanently damage the Battery or present a fire or shock hazard.
5.2.1 Storing Batteries
You should always have an AutoPulse Battery installed in the AutoPulse Platform ready for use.
Additional Batteries should be conveniently stored for easy access when needed.
If it is possible, try to leave any additional Batteries in the AutoPulse Battery Charger. This will ensure
that they are fully charged when needed.
Caution: Always charge Batteries at temperatures between 41ºF (5ºC) and 95ºF (35ºC). Charging
Batteries at temperatures below 41ºF (5ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC) will prevent the Battery from
reaching its full capacity (operational time) and may lead to irreversible Battery damage.
If you cannot leave your charged Batteries in the Battery Charger, store them in a cool, dry place. If
stored for more than one month, insert the batteries into the AutoPulse Battery Charger and
perform a test-cycle (refer to Section 4.1, “Operating Sequence” for more information) to ensure
Battery health.
Batteries self-discharge when not in use. To check if a Battery needs a charge, press the Status Check
button on the Battery (see Figure 1-3). If the green LED illuminates, no recharging is required. However,
to maintain peak capacity, you may recharge the Battery. If the amber LED illuminates, place the Battery
in the Battery Charger.
Note: Following prolonged inactivity or storage (no use or charging), a Battery should undergo a
test-cycle to ensure adequate Battery health.
5.2.2 Reaching the End of Battery Service Life
The service life of a Battery is concluded after the Battery reaches 100 charge/discharge cycles.
Note: Once a Battery has reached the end of its service life, you should discontinue use of the Battery
as it will no longer hold an appropriate charge. Dispose of it properly. Refer to Section 5.2.3,
“Disposing of Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries” for more information.
Caution: Do not attempt to open the Battery. The Battery has no serviceable parts.