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IRECTION KTI106052, REVISION 10 SERVICE MANUAL
3-74 Section 3-6 - Completing the Set Up
3-6-4 Internal Lithium Ion Battery (cont’d)
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 (such a watch batteries).
NOTE: Lithium ion batteries last longer than conventional batteries and do not require replacement as often.
Only use the batteries designed to work with the Voluson i / Voluson e, and authorized by GE Medical
Systems.
3-6-4-1 Charging the Battery
There are two possibilities to recharge the Voluson i / Voluson e´s lithium ion battery:
• by means of the Voluson i / Voluson e´s Internal Battery Charger
• by means of the optional External Battery Charger
3-6-4-1-1 Internal Battery Charger
The battery is automatically charged when the system is plugged into an active wall outlet.
It takes approximately 10 hours to completely charge a flat battery.
Recharging the battery could take 15 minutes to as long as 10 hours, depending on the battery age,
system input voltage and system temperature.
NOTE: To eliminate draining the batteries, the system should remain plugged into the wall outlet with the
wall outlet power switch in the ON position.
!! CAUTION:
Used batteries should not be placed with common household waste products.
Contact local authorities for the location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you.
!! CAUTION: •
To avoid the battery bursting, igniting, or fumes from the battery causing equipment damage,
observe the following precautions:
• 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.
Storage of battery pack:
Short term (less than one month): 0° C (32°F) - 50° C (122°F)
Long term (more than three months): 10° C (50° F) - 35° C (95°F).
!! CAUTION:
The battery has a safety device.
• Do not disassemble or alter it. Charge the batteries only when the ambient temperature is between
0° and 65° C (32° and 149° F) and discharge the batteries between -10° and 55° C (14° and 131° F).
• Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the battery terminals with metal objects.
• Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
• 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.
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