Automatic Self-Test - ZOLL AED PLUS Administrator's Manual

7. Verify that the charge ready tone is heard and that the Treatment Button illuminates.
8. Press the Treatment Button and verify that the simulator shows a shock was delivered. Verify that the
message "Shocks: 1" displays on LCD screen. (Note: This verification test checks the device's ability
to defibrillate. It does not, however, verify that the correct defibrillation energy was delivered. A
defibrillator analyzer must be used in place of the ZOLL AED PLUS simulator/tester to test delivered
energy accuracy).
9. Immediately following shock delivery change the simulator input to a normal sinus rhythm (NSR).
Verify that the ZOLL AED PLUS performs a new rhythm analysis that results in announcement of a
NO TREATMENT ADVISED message.
10. Verify that following the NO SHOCK ADVISED prompt, the unit issues the following prompts/
messages OPEN AIRWAY – CHECK BREATHING – CHECK CIRCULATION – IF NO
CIRCULATION, START CPR.
11. Activate the simulator's CPR function and verify that the metronome begins to beep and the following
voice prompts/messages are issued during the next 60 seconds: PUSH HARDER followed by GOOD
COMPRESSIONS.
12. After approximately one minute of CPR, verify that the STOP CPR prompt is issued. Set the simulator
to VF and verify that a new ECG analysis begins.
13. Turn the ZOLL AED PLUS and Simulator off.
14. Verify that new CPR-D padz or stat padz II ® to be used with the ZOLL AED PLUS are well within
their expiration date.
15. Follow instructions provided with the new electrodes to pre-connect them to the patient connector on
the device and pack them within the ZOLL AED PLUS cover.
16. Close the AED's top cover then perform a self test by pressing the ZOLL AED PLUS power button.
Verify that the voice prompt UNIT OK is heard. This prompt indicates that the new batteries and
electrodes are properly installed and the unit is ready for service.
17. Turn the ZOLL AED PLUS off.
NOTE If any of the tests described above fail, contact your service provider or ZOLL Technical Service.

Automatic Self-Test

The ZOLL AED PLUS includes a self-test feature that tests the device once every seven (7) days (default
configuration) when the unit is stored with batteries installed. This self-test feature verifies the unit's
integrity and readiness for emergency use by testing the following ZOLL AED PLUS functions:
1. Battery Capacity: Verifies that the batteries contain at least 50% of their full capacity;
2. Defibrillation Electrodes Connection: Verifies that defibrillation electrodes are properly pre-
connected to the device.
3. ECG Circuitry: Verifies that the ECG signal acquisition and processing electronics are functional.
4. Defibrillator Charge and Discharge Circuitry: Verifies that the device's defibrillator electronics are
functional and can charge and discharge at 2 joules.
5. Microprocessor Hardware/Software Tests: Verify proper function of the ZOLL AED PLUS
microprocessor electronics and the integrity of its software.
A manual self test is initiated by pressing and holding down the unit's On/Off button for 5 seconds. The
ZOLL AED PLUS illuminates all graphic indicators and issues voice and LCD display messages to allow
user verification of the device's visual and auditory output functionality.
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