Safety Alert Descriptions - Cardiac Science POWER2HEART AED G3 Automatic 9300A Operation And Service Manual

PRODUCT REFERENCES
For purposes of retaining simple, clear instructions in this manual, note the product references used.
Features, specifications, operating instructions and maintenance common to product models will be referred
to as:
"AED" or "device"
Powerheart AED
FirstSave AED
Features and specifications vary, so please read this manual carefully. For questions regarding the differing
features among Cardiac Science AEDs, please contact Customer Service at (888) 466-8686 in the U.S. and
Canada and +45.4438.0539 (outside the U.S. and Canada.)

SAFETY ALERT DESCRIPTIONS

The following is a list of Cardiac Science AED safety alerts that appear in this section and throughout this manual.
You must read, understand, and heed these safety alerts before attempting to operate the AED.
DANGER: Fire and Explosion Hazard
Exercise caution when operating the AED close to flammable gases (including concentrated oxygen)
to avoid possible explosion or fire hazard.
WARNING : Shock Hazard
Defibrillation shock current flowing through unwanted pathways is potentially a serious electrical
shock hazard. To avoid this hazard during defibrillation abide by all of the following:
• Do not touch the patient, unless performance of CPR is indicated
• Do not touch metal objects in contact with the patient
• Keep defibrillation pads clear of other pads or metal parts in contact with patient
• Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before defibrillation
WARNING : Shock and Possible Equipment Damage
Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before defibrillation to prevent
electrical shock and potential damage to the equipment.
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Refers to all Cardiac Science AED G3 models:
Powerheart AED G3 model 9300E
Powerheart AED G3 Automatic model 9300A
FirstSave AED G3 model 9300C
Refers to Powerheart AED G3 models:
Powerheart AED G3 model 9300E
Powerheart AED G3 Automatic model 9300A
When necessary to distinguish between Powerheart models, the
Powerheart AED G3, model 9300E will be referred to as "Powerheart AED G3"
and the Powerheart AED G3 Automatic, model 9300A will be referred to as
"Powerheart AED G3 Automatic".
Refers to FirstSave AED G3 model 9300C
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