Operator's Manual

Introduction Battery

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14.1 Introduction

The TM80/TM70 can be powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery or AA batteries.

This chapter provides instructions on how to use, maintain, and dispose of the batteries.

14.2 Safety

WARNING

• Keep the batteries out of children’s reach.

• Keep the batteries in their original package until you are ready to use

them.

• Do install the lithium-ion battery pack or the AA battery frame to close

the battery compartment during defibrillation.

• Only use specified AA batteries or rechargeable lithium-ion battery to

power the TM80/TM70. Other power supply may cause damage to the

equipment or lead to body injury.

• While installing AA batteries, do not apply reverse polarity.

• Only use specified fresh AA batteries. Using other AA batteries can give

unacceptable performance.

• Do not mix old and new AA batteries.

• Only use specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Unspecified lith-

ium-ion battery can give unacceptable performance.

• Use caution when handling the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Mis-

use or abuse may cause bodily injury or device damage.

◆ Do not short circuit. Take care that the terminals do not contact

metal or other conductive materials during transport and storage.

◆ Do not crush, drop or puncture the battery. Mechanical abuse can

lead to internal damage and internal short circuits. If a battery has

been dropped or banged against a hard surface, whether damage

is externally visible or not, remove the battery from use and dis-

pose of it properly.

◆ Do not incinerate batteries or expose them to temperatures above

60°C (140°F).