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Batteries
Warnings
• EXPLOSION OR FIRE-Using non-recommended batteries could 
result in injury/burns to the patients or users. Only use batteries 
recommended or manufactured by GE.
• EXPLOSION HAZARD - not suitable for use in the presence of a 
flammable anaesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous 
oxide
• EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not incinerate the battery or store at 
high temperatures
• Do not disassemble, open, or shred the battery; do not short 
circuit the battery pack; charge only with internal charger
The monitor supports up to two lithium-ion batteries. Each battery 
can be charged separately. During charging, screen symbols and 
monitor frame LEDs indicate the current charging level and any 
possible failures. You can check the battery status through 
Monitor 
Setup
 - Battery Setup. For additional information please refer to the 
table following this statement. 
The battery should be used if the integrity of the PROTECTIVE EARTH 
CONDUCTOR in the installation is in doubt.
To configure to have the battery charge status visible at all time, 
follow the following steps: Monitor Setup - Screen Setup - Digit 
Fields - Battery. 
NOTE: When the monitor is battery powered, the green battery LED 
is on. When the monitor is connected to the mains power, the green 
mains LED is on. See also sections "Conditioning the batteries" and 
"Messages."
NOTE: If batteries are installed and the monitor is disconnected from 
the mains power, it will automatically switch to battery power 
without interruption of operation.