When the battery has completely expired the above will be displayed
continuously and the battery must be replaced.
Note: Please remove the battery if the meter is likely to be unused
for more than a month.
Internal Battery Expiry
The MicroCO meter has an internal battery with a life of
approximately 10 years. This battery supplies the sensor signal
conditioning circuit continuously to ensure instant start up.
When the battery has expired, the following warning message will be
displayed:
and the alarm will sound when the unit is first turned on.
When this occurs, the CO meter must be returned to CareFusion, or
an authorised agent, for battery replacement.
Cleaning
The mouthpiece adapter may be cleaned using a mild detergent
solution or replaced if there is risk of contamination. Exposed
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