Installation And Self Test; Inspecting The Unit; Preparing The Fully Automatic Aed Plus For Use - ZOLL aed plus Administrator's Manual

Installation and Self Test

This section describes the following functions to prepare the Fully Automatic AED Plus for use:

• Inspecting the Unit

• Preparing the Fully Automatic AED Plus for Use

• Using the Self Test Feature
• Installing or Replacing Batteries
• Identifying Battery Condition
Inspecting the Unit
Once unpacked, inspect the device for any signs of damage due to shipping. Check for accessories and
any other parts ordered.
Preparing the Fully Automatic AED Plus for Use
To ensure that the Fully Automatic AED Plus is functioning properly and is ready for use in an
emergency situation, the following set-up and checkout procedures should be performed before
placing the device into service and after each clinical use.
1. Inspect all external surfaces of the unit to ensure that they are clean and free of structural damage
such as cracks, broken or missing parts.
2. Inspect the electrode connector to ensure that there are no broken or missing connector pins.
3. Verify that new CPR-D-padz, stat-padz
AED Plus are well within their expiration date.
4. Follow instructions provided with the new electrodes to pre-connect them to the electrode
connector on the device and pack them within the Fully Automatic AED Plus cover.
NOTE If the electrodes are not connected to the Fully Automatic AED Plus unit, the device will fail the self
test and display a red "X" in the status indicator window.
5. If the status indicator displays a red X, install new batteries. (See "Installing or Replacing
Batteries" on page 18.)
6. Close the top cover of the Fully Automatic AED Plus unit and initiate a self test by pressing the
Power Button. Verify that the unit issues the UNIT OK voice prompt. This prompt indicates that
the new batteries and electrodes are properly installed and that the unit is ready for service.
7. Verify that the Fully Automatic AED Plus unit issues the appropriate "Adult Pads" or "Pediatric
Pads" voice prompt.
8. Turn the Fully Automatic AED Plus unit off.
9. Wait 2 minutes. Verify that the green check symbol (
and that the unit does not emit a beeping tone.
10. Place the Fully Automatic AED Plus unit in service.
11. Check the Fully Automatic AED Plus unit periodically to ensure that the green check symbol (
appears in the status indicator window.
NOTE If the status indicator displays a red X following completion of the above test, the Fully Automatic AED
Plus is not ready for use and may be defective. Remove the Fully Automatic AED Plus from service
and consult the Troubleshooting section on page 23 of this guide to help determine the problem.
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