Automatic Self Test; Installing Or Replacing Batteries - ZOLL Aed Plus Administrator's Manual

Automatic Self Test

By default, the ZOLL AED Plus unit performs an automatic self test once every seven (7) days (this
interval can be configured to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 days) when the unit is stored with batteries installed.
This self test verifies the following ZOLL AED Plus functions:
1. Battery Capacity: Verifies that the battery usage indicator shows at least 50% of full battery
capacity remaining.
2. Defibrillation Electrodes Connection: Verifies that the defibrillation electrodes are properly pre-
connected to the device.
3. ECG Circuitry: Verifies that the ECG signal acquisition and processing electronics are functional.
4. Defibrillator Charge and Discharge Circuitry: Verifies that the device's defibrillator electronics are
functional and can charge and discharge at 2 joules.
5. Microprocessor Hardware/Software: Verifies proper function of the ZOLL AED Plus
microprocessor electronics and the integrity of its software.
6. CPR Circuitry and Sensor: Verifies that CPR monitoring and compression depth detection are
functional.

Installing or Replacing Batteries

To power the unit, use ten (10) consumer type 123A Photo Flash lithium manganese dioxide batteries.
You can purchase these batteries at many department, camera or electronics stores.
CAUTION! Use Duracell, Sanyo or Varta batteries only. Do not use Panasonic or Rayovac batteries.
These batteries:
• Should be used well before their labeled expiration date.
• Should be checked periodically for the expiration date.
Batteries produced by all recommended manufacturers have a 10 year from date of manufacture shelf
life when not installed in a ZOLL AED Plus unit.
The following examples demonstrate how to read date codes on Duracell, Sanyo and Varta batteries.
Duracell:
The first digit indicates the year of manufacture (Example: 7=1997, 6=1996 etc.).
The second character is a letter from A-L that indicates the month of manufacture (Example:
A=January, B=February and so on to L for December.)
Sanyo:
The first letter indicates the year of manufacture (Example: A=1996, B=1997, etc.).
The second letter indicates the month of manufacture (Example: A=January, B=February, etc.).
Varta:
The BRAUNSCHWEIG - Code (always two letters) is printed on the side of the can in axial direction
to cell height.
The first letter indicates the month of manufacture (Example: B=January, R=February, A=March, etc.).
The second letter indicates the year of manufacture (Example: B=2001, R=2002, A=2003, etc.).
To install the batteries:
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Use of Panasonic or Rayovac batteries may result in significantly longer defibrillator
charging times than those required during emergency situations.
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