LIT-237 CUDA®Surgical
Rev. E (English)
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2.2 Battery Warnings
•Upon initial receipt, charge both batteries completely before first use.
•Upon initial receipt and before each use, inspect each battery for damage. Do not
attempt to use or charge a damaged battery.
•Do not expose the battery to heat, fire, mechanical shock, or store in direct sunlight.
•Do not open or dismantle the battery pack.
•Do not sterilize, immerse, or expose the battery to water, solvents, lubricants, or other
chemicals to clean the battery or charger. Do not allow water to collect in the battery
contacts. Keep clean and dry.
•Do not store the batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer in which objects may short
circuit the battery.
•Do not use any other charger other than a Li-ion charger supplied by CUDA®Surgical
to charge the battery.
•Ensure correct orientation is followed when installing a battery into a device.
•Do not attempt to force a battery into a device.
•When possible, remove the battery from equipment when not in use.
•Do not store batteries for more than one month in a discharged state.
•Do not store batteries for more than one year without recharge.
•Battery packs can be stored in -20 to 60⁰C ambient conditions.
•For extended storage periods, it is recommended to store the batteries in conditions <
35⁰C.
2.3 Charger Warnings
•The battery charger and the battery charger’s power supply are not to be used in the
operating room theater or patient area.
•Do not attempt to operate the charger if the cord and/or plug appear to be damaged,
such as cuts, bent pins or contacts, and/or cracks.
•Do not sterilize, immerse, or expose the charger, or power supply to water, solvents,
lubricants, or other chemicals to clean the charger unless otherwise directed. Do not
allow water to collect in the bays or on top of the charger. Do not allow water to enter
the power connection on the back of the charger. Keep clean and dry.
•Place the charger in a cool spot, away from any heat sources.
•Unplug the power supply from the wall socket during extended periods of non-use.
Disconnect the power plug by pulling from the plug housing and not the cord.
•Although the charger may become warm during charging, this is normal and presents
no danger.
•Do not cover vent holes on the back of the charger.
•The battery charger must only operate in 10 to 45⁰C ambient conditions.
