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SurePower™ Single Bay Charger Operator’s Guide 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
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The issue date for the SurePower Single Bay Charger Operator’s Guide (REF 9650-000272-05 Rev. B) is May, 2013. If more than three years have elapsed since the issue date, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation to determine if additional product information updates are available.
Notes ..........................x FDA Tracking Requirements ...................x Notification of Adverse Events..................xi Chapter 1 Product Overview SurePower Single Bay Charger ................. 1-1 Charger with SurePower....................1-2 Charger with SurePower II................... 1-2 Battery Bay Panel ......................1-3 Charger and Battery Keys ................... 1-4 Battery Charging Requirement ..................
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Getting the Most from Your SurePower Battery Pack and SurePower II Battery Pack ..5-1 Developing a Battery Management Program ..............5-1 Chapter 6 Product Specifications — SurePower Single Bay Charger Appendix A Manufacturer’s Declaration — Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity-Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration —...
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Preface This manual describes how to set up, use, and maintain ZOLL Medical Corporation’s SurePower Single Bay Charger which you use to test, recalibrate, and charge ZOLL’s rechargeable lithium ion defibrillator batteries. It is important that you read and understand the information in this manual. The proper charging and maintenance of ZOLL’s rechargeable defibrillator batteries is critical to the...
Chapter 2 Set Up Describes how to set up the SurePower Single Bay Charger. Chapter 3 Operation Describes how to use the SurePower Single Bay Charger to test, recalibrate, and charge ZOLL’s rechargeable defibrillator batteries. Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Describes how to clean and maintain the SurePower Single Bay Charger and how to troubleshoot operating problems.
Using this Manual Symbols Used on the Equipment This manual, the SurePower Single Bay Charger, or the SurePower or SurePower II Battery Pack may display any or all of the following symbols: Symbol Description Attention! Refer to Operator’s Guide for important safety-related information, such as Warnings and Cautions that cannot be presented on the device.
Caution statements describe conditions or actions that result in damage to the SurePower Single Bay Charger. Note: Notes contain additional information on using and maintaining the SurePower Single Bay Charger. The manual displays button and LED labels in bold face type. www.zoll.com 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
If the shipping container is damaged, also notify the carrier. Contacting Technical Service The SurePower Single Bay Charger does not require periodic recalibration or adjustment. You should, however, periodically perform the maintenance that this manual describes to verify...
A product serial number of six or more alphanumeric characters. • The product code for the SurePower Single Bay Charger is “AT” and one product code for the SurePower Battery Pack is “AG.” The first two characters of the date-of-manufacture code give the last two digits of the year (for example, “05”...
Do not disassemble the SurePower Single Bay Charger. A shock hazard exists. Refer all • problems to qualified personnel. Do not place anything on top of or beneath the SurePower Single Bay Charger, such as • blankets or cloths. Doing so may block the vents on the unit, preventing proper dissipation of heat during operation.
(ESU). Do not short the power output pins (battery mating pins) of the charger. • To avoid the risk of electric shock, the SurePower Single Bay Charger must only be • connected to a supply mains with protective earth. Do not use the SurePower Single Bay Charger in the rain.
These events, described 21 CFR Part 803, include device-related death and serious injury or illness. In any event, as part of our Quality Assurance Program, ZOLL Medical Corporation should be notified of any device failures or malfunctions. This information is required to ensure that ZOLL Medical Corporation provides only the highest quality products.
Product Overview — SurePower Single Bay Charger The ZOLL SurePower Single Bay Charger is a single-bay unit that can test, recalibrate, and charge a single ZOLL rechargeable defibrillator battery. Figure 1-1 SurePower Single-Bay Charger The charging bay in the SurePower Single Bay Charger is designed to accommodate the...
The following illustration is of a SurePower Single Bay Charger with a SurePower Battery Pack installed in it. Charger with SurePower II Battery Pack The following illustration is of a SurePower Single Bay Charger with a SurePower II Battery Pack installed in it. www.zoll.com...
Fault. The charger has determined that there is a charging fault. If there is no battery in the charging bay, the charger has determined that there is a an internal fault with charger. 9650-000272-05 Rev. B SurePower Single Bay Charger Operator’s Guide...
Batteries that do not have the correct keys will not seat in the charging bay and cannot be charged and tested by the SurePower Single Bay Charger. Caution Do not use the SurePower Single Bay Charger to charge any battery packs which are not designed for use with SurePower Single Bay Chargers. Battery Charging Requirement Each battery type has its own charging requirements.
QuickCharge The QuickCharge charging mode immediately charges the depleted battery. The QuickCharge charging mode is the default charging method for ZOLL’s lithium ion batteries, such as the SurePower Battery Pack. The QuickCharge mode is the quickest way to charge lithium ion batteries, which do not require frequent testing to maintain their usable life.
Chapter 2 Set Up This chapter describes how to properly set up the SurePower Single Bay Charger for use. Place the SurePower Single Bay Charger on a stable, secure surface. Position the charger so that the control panel and LED’s face the area from which you’ll be working -- this will make it easier to see the LED’s and install and remove batteries.
Use only the AC cord that ZOLL Medical Corporation provides. Note: There is no power switch on the SurePower Single Bay Charger -- the unit is powered on at all times it is plugged in and AC power is available.
Chapter 3 Operation The SurePower Single Bay Charger is designed to charge and recalibrate two different types of batteries: the SurePower and SurePower II Battery Packs. 9650-000272-05 Rev. B SurePower Single Bay Charger Operator’s Guide...
SurePower II Battery Pack To insert a , slide the battery pack into the open battery bay and press it firmly against the back of the charger until it clicks. www.zoll.com 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
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If you remove the battery before it is fully charged, the SurePower Single Bay Charger beeps to alert you If the battery fails the capacity test during testing, the SurePower Single Bay Charger always lights the Fault LED. 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
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Do not use this battery pack in a defibrillator or monitor until you have confirmed the nature of the charging fault (for more information, see Troubleshooting Charging Faults later in this chapter. www.zoll.com 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
Test button. If the battery’s Fault LED lights, remove the battery pack from service. If the battery pack’s fault light does not light, test the battery pack in another charger. 9650-000272-05 Rev. B SurePower Single Bay Charger Operator’s Guide...
60% of its original factory charge capacity. If manual test results in a charging fault, you should remove the battery from service and perform additional testing (see the Troubleshooting section in Chapter 4.) www.zoll.com 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
When the battery is fully charged and has passed a factory-configured minimum capacity test, the charger lights the Ready and Test LED’s If the charger determines that the battery has insufficient capacity, it lights the Fault and Test LED’s 9650-000272-05 Rev. B SurePower Single Bay Charger Operator’s Guide...
HAPTER PERATION Testing the Battery Bay In the SurePower Single Bay Charger, the control panel’s LEDs can be tested to determine if they are working correctly. To test the control panel’s LEDs, follow this procedure: Step Action If there is a battery pack in the charging bay, remove it.
Charger Operation -- General Information Charger Operation -- General Information As you use the SurePower Single Bay Charger, the unit will light its LEDs and issue audible beeps to indicate various operational states. Generally, the charger will issue two beeps whenever a fault condition occurs.
2 Beeps when battery detected when charging. removed. (steady) Battery in bay (Automatic Recalibration—battery (steady) discharging) Battery in bay (Automatic Recalibration—battery (steady) (steady) recharging) Battery end of life. 2 Beeps when battery Remove from service. removed. (steady) (steady) 3-10 www.zoll.com 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
2 Beeps fully charged. Understanding the operation of the SurePower Single Bay Charger is essential to the effective use of the charger. Knowing how to insert, test, and charge batteries, and understanding the meaning of the LED’s and alarms, enables you to provide fully-charged and functional batteries for use with your ZOLL defibrillators and monitors.
Cotton swabs to clear vents • Do not immerse or spray any part of the SurePower Single Bay Charger with water. Do not use ketones (MEK, acetone, etc.). Do not autoclave the SurePower Single Bay Charger. Do not use chlorine to clean the battery pin contacts.
Warning! There are no user-serviceable parts in the SurePower Single Bay Charger . Do not remove the bottom metal plate from the SurePower Single Bay Charger —removing the bottom plate from the unit will expose you to dangerous electrical current.
Never store the SurePower or SurePower II Battery Packs in a charger that is not powered Developing a Battery Management Program The safe, reliable use of ZOLL defibrillators requires an adequate, available supply of battery power. To ensure that an adequate supply of battery power is always available, you need to have a well-designed Battery Management Program.
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The appropriate frequency of testing depends on the age of the battery pack and the frequency and type of use. As the battery pack ages, testing should be more frequent since failure may occur rapidly at the battery pack’s end-of-life. At a minimum, ZOLL recommends testing every three months.
Chapter 6 Product Specifications — SurePower Single Bay Charger This chapter gives the product specifications for the SurePower Single Bay Charger. Size 8.8 (Length) x 6.8 (Width) x 5.0 (Height) in 22.4 (Length) x 17.3 (Width) x 12.7 (Height) cm Weight 4 lb (1.8 kg) without batteries...
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Maximum Charge Time 4.5 hours at 25°C (77°F) (SurePower and 8.5 hours at 50° C (122°F) SurePower II Batteries) Battery Contact Pins 5,000 removal/insertion cycles Usage Limit...
Electromagnetic Emissions The SurePower Single Bay Charger is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the SurePower Single Bay Charger should assure that they are used in such an environment. RF emissions...
(50/60 Hz) magnetic fields should be magnetic field at levels characteristic of a IEC 61000-4-8 typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment. is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level. www.zoll.com 9650-000272-05 Rev. B...
EID for Non-Life-Support Functions EID for Non-Life-Support Functions The non-life-support functions of the SurePower Single Bay Charger are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the SurePower Single Bay Charger should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Recommended Separation Distances from RF Equipment for Non-Life-Support Functions The non-life-support functions of the SurePower Single Bay Charger are intended for use in an environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the SurePower Single Bay Charger can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a...