Table of Contents
Advertisement
Chapter 1 General Information
Battery
Although the device can operate with auxiliary power alone, ZOLL strongly recommends
•
that you operate the unit with a battery installed at all times. Operating the unit with a
battery provides a backup in case of AC power shortage, and results in faster charge time.
The battery can be automatically recharged while it is installed in the unit. Keep a fully
charged spare battery pack with the defibrillator at all times.
Test battery packs regularly. A battery that does not pass the ZOLL charger's capacity test
•
might cause the X Series unit to shut down unexpectedly.
If the Low Battery indication occurs at any time during operation, immediately replace the
•
battery pack.
If the LOW BATTERY icon appears, plug the X Series unit into a power source or install a
•
fully charged battery pack. When the warning low battery shutdown prompt appears,
immediately replace the battery pack with a fully charged pack or plug the X Series unit into
a power source, as unit shut down due to a low battery condition is imminent.
If mistreated, a battery pack might explode. Do not disassemble a battery pack or dispose of
•
it in fire.
Operator Safety
The X Series can deliver 200 joules of electrical energy. If this electrical energy is not
•
discharged properly, as described in this manual, the electrical energy could cause personal
injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Do not use the X Series in the presence of oxygen-rich atmospheres, flammable anesthetics,
•
or other flammable agents (such as gasoline). Using the unit in such environments might
cause an explosion.
Do not use the unit near or within standing water. Electrical safety might be compromised
•
when the defibrillator is wet.
Never discharge the unit with the defibrillation electrodes or paddles shorted together or in
•
open air.
Do not discharge the defibrillator except as indicated in the instructions. Discharge the
•
defibrillator only when defibrillation electrodes or paddles are properly applied to the
patient.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to AC mains with
•
protective earth
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not touch the gelled area of the hands-free therapy
•
electrodes during pacing or defibrillation.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow electrolyte gel to accumulate on hands or
•
paddle handles.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not allow patient connectors to contact other conductive
•
parts, including earth.
For defibrillation using paddles, use only high-conductivity electrolyte gel specified for
•
such use by the manufacturer.
When using paddles for defibrillation, use your thumbs to operate the SHOCK buttons.
•
Doing so avoids inadvertent shock to the operator.
The use of accessory equipment that does not comply with the equivalent safety
•
requirements of the X Series defibrillator could reduce the level of safety of the combined
system. When choosing accessory equipment, consider the following:
Use of the accessory in the patient vicinity.
•
Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been performed in accordance
•
with the appropriate IEC (EN) 60601-1 and/or IEC (EN) 60601-1-1 harmonized
national standards.
Always check that the equipment functions properly and is in proper condition before use.
•
1-22
www.zoll.com
9650-001355-01 Rev. M
Advertisement
Table of Contents
