Section 6 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting Overview; Self-Tests - Cardiac Science POWER2HEART AED G3 Automatic 9300A Operation And Service Manual

SECTION 6 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERVIEW
This section presents information about the AED diagnostics self-tests, maintenance, and service indications.
Topic

Self-Tests

Indicator Troubleshooting Table
Scheduled Maintenance
Authorized Repair Service
Frequently Asked Questions
SELF-TESTS
The AED has a comprehensive self-test system that automatically tests the electronics, battery, pads, and high
voltage circuitry. Self-tests are also activated every time you open and close the AED lid.
When performing the self-tests, the AED completes the following steps automatically, (for Powerheart AED only).
• Turns itself ON, and the STATUS INDICATOR changes to RED .
• Performs the self-test.
• If successful, the STATUS INDICATOR reverts to GREEN .
• Turns itself OFF if the lid is closed.
For the Powerheart AED, there are three types of automatic self-tests. The Daily Self-test checks the battery,
pads, and the electronic components. The Weekly Self-test completes a partial charge of the high voltage
electronics current in addition to the items tested in the Daily Self-test. During the Monthly Self-test, the high
voltage electronics are charged to full energy. On the FirstSave AED, the pads are checked only for presence.
For the Powerheart AED, self-tests will be initiated upon opening the lid and again upon closing the lid. If the
self-test detects an error, the STATUS INDICATOR will remain RED . Upon closing the lid, an audible alert will
be issued. The Diagnostic Panel under the lid will indicate the source of the problem according to the
Indicator Troubleshooting Guide Table on the next page.
Self-tests differ for FirstSave AED G3. Please note differences on the following pages.
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