The battery life is estimated to be 10 years but the battery life may be more or less
depending on the stimulation parameters used. The battery will eventually need to be
replaced in a surgical procedure.
How to Charge the Charger
You should recharge the Charger after every use. The best way to remember to do this
is to get into a daily routine of charging the IPG and then recharging the Charger. You
can find a diagram of the Charger parts in the Appendix.
WARNING: Never charge the IPG at the same time you are recharging the Charger.
1. The Charger has a Power Adaptor Port. Plug the Power Adaptor Port plug into
the Power Adaptor Port.
2. This initiates the charge. You will see a red light on the Power Adaptor light
up. This means the Charger is being recharged.
3. Allow the recharging to continue until the light turns green. The green light
indicates that the recharging is complete.
NOTE: Once the Charger is fully charged, you do not have to unplug it until you the
next time you charge the IPG. There is no harm in continuously charging the Charger.
You may also remove the plug, if you prefer.
Optimizing Charging
In order to charge the IPG, the Charging Coil must establish good communication with
the IPG. There may be times when you have trouble getting the Charger and the IPG
to communicate.
If there is no communication at all
, the Antenna Strength Indicator will show one
single orange bar and beep occasionally. The Charger will eventually turn itself off.
1. Make sure that there is no metal near the Charging Coil. (Be sure to check for
jewelry, metal buttons, belt buckles, watches, zippers, and so on.)
2. The Charger will work through a thin layer of fabric. Remove any thick or
heavy clothing.
3. Make sure the Charging Coil is lined up with the top of the implanted device
(IPG). You may need to use your fingers to feel the shape of the device
through your skin.
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