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IRECTION 5771498-100, REVISION 5 VENUE™ SERVICE MANUAL
5-28 Section 5-10 - System Power Distribution
PRELIMINARY
5-10-5-1 Battery - General Safety Guidelines
The lithium ion rechargeable battery packs provides power to the Venue™ system whenever an AC
power source is not available.
Venue™ ultrasound scanner is supplied with two battery packs installed in the battery bay as standard.
Each battery pack includes three lithium ion batteries bounded in plastic enclosure.
The Venue™ has built-in charger functionality and switches automatically from battery operation to AC
operation and vice versa.
When shutting down the system, leave the main power cable connected to keep the battery fully charged.
NOTE: Before removing or inserting the Battery, perform system shut-down and disconnect the AC power
cable from the Venue™ ultrasound scanner.
NOTE: The lithium ion technology used in the system's battery is significantly less hazardous to the
environment than the lithium metal technology used in some other batteries.
NOTE: The battery is designed to be replaced every 2 years.
-Do not disassemble or alter it. Charge the batteries only when the ambient temperature is
between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F) and discharge the batteries between -20 °C and
50 °C (-4 °F and 122 °F).
-Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the battery terminals with metal objects.
-Do not heat the battery or incinerate.
-Do not expose the battery to temperature over 60 °C (140 °F). Keep it away from fire and
other heat sources.
-Do not charge the battery near a heat source, e.g. fire or heaters.
-Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
-Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
-Do not use a damaged battery. Do not solder a battery.
-Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
-Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
-Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container. If the battery leaks or
emits an odor, remove it from all possible flammable sources.
- If the battery emits an odor or heat, is deformed or discolored, or in a way appears abnormal
during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it and stop using it.
- If you have any questions about the battery, consult GE or your local representative.
Recommended storage conditions of battery pack:
Short term (less than one month): 0 °C (32 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F)
Long term (more than three months): -20 °C (-4 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F).
THE BATTERY IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH VENUE™ SYSTEMS ONLY.
ONLY USE THE BATTERIES AUTHORIZED BY GE.
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