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719 Series Lithium Ion Handle

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Welch Allyn 719 Series Lithi um Ion Power Handle. The 719 series
represents a new generation of handles f rom Welch Allyn. Taking advantage of new battery technolog y,
the 719 series provides you double the on-time in a sm aller and lighter weight package. Smarter battery
technology means that “memory” is no longer an issue. Wh at’s more, the 719 reminds you to recharge
with its low battery indicator. The soft rheostat section provides a sure gr ip and the overall design is
ergonomically sound. The charging prongs, locate d in the lower section, can be easily accessed. Once
charged, the prong section can either remain attached to the handle or be stored in a case.

Before using this product, please read the following warnings and instructions.

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

Attention: Read Operating Manual for Cautions and
instructions for use.

• POSSIBLE EXPLOSION HAZARD. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of
a flammable anesthetic.

• Use the 719 Series Handle only with Welch Allyn approved products and chargers.

• Welch Allyn p/n 71960 (Battery Section) is only suitable for use with the 719
series handle.

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. There are no serviceable parts
inside.

• Do not attempt to directly solder to the battery pack.

• Do not attempt to connect the positive and negative terminals to each other, nor
to any other device.

• Do not charge battery pack in any environment where the temperature may
exceed 40°C (104° F) or fall below 0°C (32° F).

• Do not dispose of the battery section in fire or water. Do not puncture, incinerate
or subject to strong impact or shock.

• Do not immerse the battery pack in any liquid.

• Do not strike or throw the battery pack.

• Do not use a battery pack which appears to be deformed, leaking, corroded, or is
otherwise irregular.

• Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come into contact
with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts
the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention
immediately.

• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal service
provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

• To avoid the risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack or lamp, do not
allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts.

• Disconnect instrument head while charging.

• For longest service, remove the handle and AC Charging Module from outlet when
charging is complete. Do not leave AC Charging Module connected to power
outlet without a handle attached.

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE:

• Do not expose battery pack to storage temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below

-20°C (-4°F).

• Do not discharge battery pack if the ambient temperature is above 60°C (140°F) or
below -20°C (-4°F).

719072-2

Rev. A

Avant d’installer le block-batterie, veuillez lire les informations suivantes et les conserver pour consultation ultérieure.

Mise en garde

Attention, veuillez lire le manuel d’utilisation pour
les précautions à prendre et le mode d’emploi

• Utiliser uniquement avec des dispositifs et des chargeurs approuvés par Welch
Allyn.

• Consulter les manuels d’utilisation respectifs des dispositifs et des chargeurs
Welch Allyn pour des mise en garde et spécifications supplémentaires. Toutes les
informations contenues dans les manuels d’utilisation ont priorité sur ces
spécifications.

• Ne pas essayer de démonter ou de modifier le bloc-batterie. Il ne contient pas de
pièces réparables par l’utilisateur.

• Ne pas essayer de souder un autre dispositif directement au bloc-batterie.

• Ne pas essayer de raccorder les bornes positives et négatives l’une à l’autre, ni à
un autre dispositif.

• Ne pas charger, le bloc-batterie dans un lieu où la température ambiante risque
de dépasser 40°C ou de tomber en dessous de 0°C.

• Ne pas plonger le bloc-batterie dans de l’eau.

• Ne pas essayer d’ouvrir ou de percer le bloc-batterie.

• Ne pas cogner ni lancer le bloc-batterie.

• Ne pas utiliser un bloc-batterie qui présente une déformation, une fuite, de la
corrosion ou une anomalie quelconque.

• Si une fuite d’électrolyte du bloc-batterie entre en contact avec la peau ou les
yeux, rincer à grande eau et consulter immédiatement un médecin.

• Ne pas démonter la partie batterie. Elle ne contient aucune pièce réparable par
l’utilisateur.

• Ne pas jeter la partie batterie dans le feu ou dans l’eau. Ne pas perforer, incinérer
ni soumettre à un impact ou un choc puissant.

• Pour éviter les risques d’incendie, de brûlures ou d’endommagement du bloc­batterie, ne laisser aucun objet métallique entrer en contact avec les bornes de la
batterie ou de l’ampoule.

• Manipuler une batterie endommagée ou présentant une fuite avec grande
prudence. En cas de contact avec l’électrolyte, laver la zone exposée à l’eau et au
savon. En cas de contact oculaire, rincer l’oeil à grande eau pendant 15 minutes et
consulter immédiatement un médecin.

• Lores de la mise au rebut d’un bloc-batterie, contacter le service de ramassage
d’ordures local pour se renseigner sur les restrictions locales portant sur la mise
au rebut ou le recyclage des batteries.

• Débrancher la tête de l’instrument pendant le recharge.

• Ne pas laisser le module de recharge branché sur la prise sans que la poignée y
soit fixée.

• Une fois le rechargement terminée, débrancher la poignée et le chargeur de la
prise.

• Risque d’explosion. Ce dispositif ne doit pas être utilisé en présence
d’anesthésiques inflammables à l’air, à l’oxygène ou à l’acide nitreux.

• Ce dispositif n’est pas étanche. Ne pas utiliser ni conserver de liquides au-dessus
ou sur la source de lumière.

• Pour prolonger la durée de service, débrancher la poignée et le module de charge
de la prise de courant une fois la recharge terminée. Ne pas laisser le module de
charge branché sur la prise courant sans poignée attachée.

POUR DES RÉSULTATS OPTIMUM:

• Ne pas entreposer le bloc-batterie à une température ambiante supérieure à 50°C
(122°F) ou inférieure à -20°C (-4°F).

• Ne pas décharger le bloc-batterie si la température ambiante est supérieure à
60°C (140°F) ou inférieure à -20°C (-4°F).

Antes de instalar la batería, lea por favor la siguiente información y guárdela en lugar seguro para su futura referencia:

Advertencias

Atencion: Lea el Manual de Operación para obtener
precauciones e instrucciones de uso.

• POSIBLE RIESGO DE EXPLOSION. Este equipo no es compatible para su uso en
presencia de anestésicos inflamables.

• Utilice el Mango Serie 719 sólo cargadores y productos autorizados por Welch
Allyn.

• Parte No. 71960 de Welch Allyn (sección de la batería) es compatible sólo con los
Mangos de la Serie 719.

• No desarme la batería. Esta no contiene piezas que el usuario pueda reparar.

• No intente soldar directamente a la batería.

• No intente conectar el terminal positivo al negativo ni estos a ningún otro
dispositivo.

• No cargue la batería en ningún lugar con temperaturas que excedan los 40°C
(104°F) o que estén debajo de los 0°C (32°F).

• No deseche la batería en fuego o agua. No la perfore, incinere ni someta la
batería a un impacto o golpe fuerte.

• No sumerja la batería en agua.

• No golpee ni arroje la batería.

• No utilice la batería si está deformada, corroída, con fugas o si presenta algún
otro tipo de defecto.

• Maneje con sumo cuidado baterías dañadas o con fugas. Si el electrolito de la
batería entra en contacto con la piel, lave la zona afectada con agua y jabón. Si
entra en contacto con los ojos, enjuáguelos con agua durante 15 minutos y llame
inmediatamente al médico.

• Al desechar una batería, llame al servicio de recojo de basuras local para
informarse de las normas y restricciones locales para el desecho o reciclamiento
de baterías.

• Para evitar el riesgo de incendio, quemaduras o daños a la batería o lámpara, no
permita que ningún objeto de metal toque los contactos de la batería.

• Desconecte el cabezal del instrumento al cargar la batería.

• Para un servicio prolongado: retire el mango y el cargador de la toma de corriente
una vez completada la carga.

PARA MEJORES RESULTADOS:

• No almacene la batería en lugares donde las temperaturas sean mayores a 50°C
(122°F) o debajo de los -20°C (-4°F).

• No descargue la batería si la temperatura ambiente se encuentra sobre los 60°C
(140°F) o por debajo de los -20°C (-4°F).

Parts List

Instrument Head
Attachment

Light
Intensity
Control Ring

On/Off Button

Low
Battery
Indicator

Lock
Button

Figure 1

Rheostat
Section
71910

Chrome
Ring

Battery
Section
71960

AC
Charging
Module
71950

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Connect instrument head to the handle.

2. Depress On/Off Button on Rheostat Section and rotate the Light Intensity Control Ring clockwise (CW). To intensify light, continue to rotate until stop i s reached (Figure 1).

3. To turn off, rotate counter clockwise (CCW). Button will click when fully off. Turn fully off after each use to ensure maximum on-time from the battery.

T-S tu d

Lock Button

Sleeve

T-S lo t

Figure 2

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove instrument head.

2. Insert T-stud on the AC Charging Module into the T-slot on the Battery Section (Figure 2). Rotate
90° in either direction. T-stud will lock into place.

3. To expose prongs, depress lock Button on the AC Charging Module (Figure 1). Wit h the Lock Button depressed, slide Sleeve toward Rheostat Sectio n.

4. Plug into standard (110-120v 50/60 Hz) wall ou tlet. Charge for 18 continuous hours to charge a dead battery.

5. Battery may be charged after partial discharge without negatively affecting overall battery memory (unlike Ni-Cad cells).

6. Do not attempt to use the instrumen t during charge, the instrument will not operate. When
charging is complete remove the handle and char ger from outlet. For longest service, do not
leave AC Charging Module plugged into a power outlet without a handle attached.

7. Slide sleeve back over prongs. The Lock Button will click whe n prongs are fully hidden.

8. Remove AC Charging Module from the Battery Section if de sired.

NOTE: The battery section is not shipped ful ly charged. For maximum performance charge the battery

section for 12 - 16 hours when battery sectio n is new or after a long period of inactivity.

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR

1. The Low Battery Indicator will illuminate several minutes before handle shuts off depending on the age of the battery (Figure 1).

2. Once the battery is fully discharged, the Low Battery Indicator may flicker.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Removing the old Battery Secton:

1. Hold the instrument handle firmly by the Battery Section.

2. Place the Battery Removal Tool around the Chrome Ring, below the Rheostat Section (Figur e 3).

Rotate Tool

Figure 3

to Attach
Battery

Rotate
Too l to
Remove
Battery

Battery Removal
Tool 719068

3. Squeeze the arms of the Battery Removal Tool together, to obtain a grip around the Chrome Ring.

4. While squeezing the arms of the tool toge ther, start to turn the tool in a CW direction (when viewed from the top). This will unthread the Battery Section from the Rheostat Section. NOTE: only the Chrome Ring turns.

Replacing a New Battery Section

1. Insert the Rheostat Section into the new Battery Section.

2. To connect the two sections, turn the Rheostat Section clockwise until tight.

3. Verify the Rheostat Section is secure on the Battery Secti on of the instrument handle.

CLEANING

The cleaning of all Welch Allyn power handle s can be easily accomplished by wiping t he external
surface with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and water solution, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or a
10% bleach solution (by volume). Do not immerse.

NOTE: Excess solution entering the assembly could damage internal components. Use caution to

ensure cloth is not saturated with solution.

Do not sterilize the 719 Series Power Handle.

SPECIFICATIONS

(Specifications and design may change without notice)

Model Number: 71900

Dimensions: 7.5” Long x 1.125” Diameter (Max.), 5.4” Long without AC Charging Module

Weight: 7.1 oz, 4.5 oz without AC Charging Mo dule

Typical Charge Time: 18 hour s (fully discharged)

Typical Discharge Time:110 minutes (for new battery)

Approvals:

Input Voltage: 120V~60Hz 0.17A

Equipment Classification:

Certified to: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1
Conforms to: UL STD 2601-1

Double Insulation

TYPE BF Equipment.

IPXO

Equipment not protected against the ingress of wat er.

Continuous Operation

NOTE: This product complies with current required standards for electromagnetic
interference and should not present p roblems to other equipment or be affected by
other devices. As a precaution, avoid using this device in close proximity to other
equipment.

Environment: Transport/Storage: -20°C ~ 49°C, 95% R.H. Max, 500hPa - 1060hPa, Altitude

Operating: 10°C ~ 40°C, 95% R.H. Max, 500hPa - 1060hP a, Altitude

SERVICE AND WARRANTY

Service

For customers in North America, please return instruments requiring service to a Welch Allyn Technical
Service Department listed below or to an a uthorized Welch Allyn Technical Service Department.

Technical Service Department
Welch Allyn, Inc.
4341 State Street Road
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] (Technical Services)

In Canada:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone].

Warranty

The 719 series Power Handle is guaranteed by Welch Allyn against all manufactu ring defects. Welch
Allyn will repair or replace, free of cha rge, any parts of its own manufa cture proven to be defective
through causes other than misuse, n eglect, damage in shipment, or normal wear.

Welch Allyn warrants that the Welch Allyn 71960 Battery Section will perform to original specifications
during the two years from the date of manufacture, when used with the Welch Allyn 719 series Power
Handle. This warranty does not apply to the use of the 71960 battery in other products. A defective
battery will be replaced if it fai ls within two years of the date of manufacture.

Battery Recycling

Welch Allyn now employs the services of an agency which can disassemble and recycle all components
of rechargeable batteries so that nothin g gets landfilled or incinerated. Should you wish to dispose of
your expended Welch Allyn rechargeable battery via recycling (in the U.S. and Canada only), please
send to:

Welch Allyn Welch Allyn Canada
RECYCLE BATTERY RECYCLE BATTERY
4341 State Street Road 160 Matheson Blvd. East
Skaneateles Falls, NY Mississauga, Ontario
13153-0220 CANADA L4Z 1V4

For locations outside the U.S. and Canada consult your local recycling authority for correct disposal of
batteries.