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PROCEDURE 3. CHARGE THE MONITOR BATTERY
In order to maintain electrical safety, use only the provided, medical-approved power supply.
WARNING
The GlideScope Video Monitor includes an internal lithium battery. Verathon
®
recommends that you charge the
battery fully prior to first use.
Under normal operating conditions, a fully charged battery lasts approximately 90minutes before it needs to be
recharged. For optimal battery life, ensure that the battery is fully charged before you try to use the monitor in
battery mode. You should charge the battery at temperatures between 0–35°C (32–95°F).
The percentage above the Battery Status icon indicates the remaining battery charge.
Figure 11. Battery Status Icons
Battery must be charged
Approximately ⅓ battery life remaining
Approximately ⅔ battery life remaining
Battery is ⅔ to fully charged. The lightning bolt indicates that the battery is charging.
1. Connect the video monitor 12V DC poweradapter to the power cable.
2. On the back panel of the monitor, remove the power socket cap, and then connect the 12V DC power
adapter to the power socket.
3. Plug the power supply into a hospital-grade power outlet.
4. Allow the battery to charge. Fully charging the battery may take up to 6hours.