Charging The Battery; Battery Warnings - Covidien Kendall SCD Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

With 15-40 minutes of battery charge left, an audible error indicator will sound in a sequence of three beeps once
every two minutes. Once there is less than 15 minutes of battery charge left, the audible error indicator will sound
continuously and the dead battery icon will display as shown in FIGURE 11.

Charging the Battery

The battery will begin charging as soon as the unit is plugged into an AC power source. The amount of time required
to charge the battery will vary depending on the battery's overall condition, age, and the controller's state during
charging. For example, charging a new, fully drained battery will take approximately 4 hours with the controller
on standby and 8 hours with the controller powered on. The Battery Status indicators should always be used to
determine the state of charge for the battery. A fully charged battery will typically provide 6-8 hours of operation
time depending on the sleeve configuration, sleeve application, and the battery condition.
Note: If the operation time on battery power is extremely short the battery should be returned for service or
replacement.
Note: The battery performance may be reduced if it is left unused for extended periods of time. It is recommended
that the battery pack be stored with a minimum charge of 50% and kept near 25°C (77°F) if prolonged storage is
necessary.

Battery Warnings

The Kendall SCD™ 700 series compression system battery pack contains Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells and must be
used properly for safety and to maintain optimal performance.
• Store spare battery packs between –20°C (-4°F) and 60°C (140°F).
• Do not drop, impact, or immerse in water.
• Do not touch or ingest any leaking electrolyte. If contact occurs, rinse skin and/or eyes immediately and seek
medical attention if irritation develops. If ingested, contact local poison control center.
• Do not open battery, dispose of in fire, or short circuit. Doing so may cause the battery to ignite, explode, leak, or
become hot and cause personal injury.
• Dispose of improperly working or damaged battery packs according to local regulations.
• Charge only with specified chargers according to Covidien's instructions.
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FIGURE 11
Kendall SCD™ 700 Series