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  • Page 1 70-00569-02 G User Guide Cardiac Science® Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator ® ®...
  • Page 3 UIDE ® G5 OWERHEART UTOMATED XTERNAL EFIBRILLATOR 70-00569-02 G ® ®...
  • Page 4 Cardiac Science, the Shielded Heart logo, Powerheart, STAR‚ Intellisense‚ Rescue Ready‚ RescueCoach‚ and RHYTHMx are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cardiac Science Corporation. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2014 Cardiac Science Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1: About the AED AED overview ..........................1-1 AED parts ..........................1-2 The display panel ........................1-3 Defibrillation pads........................1-4 CPR device..........................1-4 Intellisense® battery........................1-5 Chapter 2: Steps of a Rescue 1: Assess the patient........................2-2 2: Prepare the patient .......................2-2 3: Place pads..........................2-3 4: Analyse the ECG ........................2-4 5: Deliver a shock ........................2-5 6: Give CPR..........................2-6...
  • Page 6 Diagnostic mode messages......................5-6 Chapter 6: Product Care Periodical maintenance......................6-2 Cleaning and care ........................6-4 Authorised service........................6-4 Appendix A: RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Appendix B: Technical Data Powerheart G5 parameters....................... B-2 Defibrillation pads........................B-7 Intellisense® battery (model XBTAED001)................B-8 Contents 70-00569-02 G...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix C: ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform RHYTHMx® AED ECG analysis algorithm ................C-2 Rescue protocol ........................C-2 STAR® biphasic waveform ....................... C-3 Patient impedance ......................C-3 Waveform and energy levels for adult defibrillation pads ..........C-4 Waveform and energy levels for paediatric defibrillation pads ........... C-6 Appendix D: Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions........D-2 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity ........D-3...
  • Page 8 Contents Contents 70-00569-02 G...

  • Page 9: Aed Overview

    This section describes the parts of the AED and its optional features for use in rescues. AED overview The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

  • Page 10: Aed Parts

    About the AED AED parts Rescue Ready® status indicator AED is Rescue Ready. Rescue Ready technology assesses the AED, battery, and pads to ensure that they are ready to perform a rescue. AED is not Rescue Ready. Latch (press to open) Pad expiration window Battery compartment (on bottom) Pad package holders...

  • Page 11: The Display Panel

    The display panel The display panel Information display Defibrillation pads indicator ◆ Number of shocks Lights up when the pads are: SHOCKS 1 00:00 ◆ delivered improperly connected to the AED ◆ ◆ Rescue timer cold, dried or damaged NOW SAFE ◆...

  • Page 12: Defibrillation Pads

    If you do not use the CPR device, place it on a surface next to the patient. DO NOT attempt to detach the device from its cable. Contact Cardiac Science Customer Services to order the Adult defibrillation pads with CPR device. 70-00569-02 G...

  • Page 13: Intellisense® Battery

    Intellisense® battery Intellisense® battery The Intellisense battery (model XBTAED001) automatically stores the history of its operating life. The battery history can be reviewed using the AED Manager software. Important: See Warnings and cautions on page 3-4 for important safety information. How to replace the battery: Press tab Lift out...
  • Page 14 About the AED 70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Steps Of A Rescue

    Steps of a Rescue These are the general steps involved in performing a rescue: Assess the patient (page 2-2) Prepare the patient (page 2-2) Place the defibrillation pads (page 2-3) Analyse the patient’s ECG (page 2-4) Deliver a defibrillation shock (page 2-5) Give CPR (page 2-6) Prepare the AED for the next rescue (page 2-7) Powerheart®...

  • Page 16: 1: Assess The Patient

    Steps of a Rescue 1: Assess the patient 2: Prepare the patient Determine whether Place the AED the patient is more next to the patient. than 8 years of age Note: The normal or weighs more than use for the AED is 25 kg (55 pounds) with it lying horizontally.

  • Page 17: 3: Place Pads

    Note: Cardiac Science’s standard defibrillation pads are non-polarised and can be placed in either position as shown on the pad package. The package itself can be left attached to the defibrillation pad wires.

  • Page 18: 4: Analyse The Ecg

    Steps of a Rescue 4: Analyse the ECG When the AED prompts… Do this… Do not touch the patient. Analysing Do not touch the patient. heart rhythm. Please wait. Wait for the next prompt. The AED begins analysing the cardiac rhythm of the patient. During the analysis phase, you may hear one or more of these prompts: If the AED prompts…...

  • Page 19: 5: Deliver A Shock

    5: Deliver a shock 5: Deliver a shock When the AED prompts… Do this… Shock advised. Do not touch the Ensure that no one is touching patient. the patient. Automatic model: Automatic model: Shock will be delivered in 3, 2, 1. Ensure that no one is touching the patient.

  • Page 20: 6: Give Cpr

    Steps of a Rescue 6: Give CPR After the AED delivers a shock or detects a non-shockable rhythm, it enters CPR mode. When the AED prompts… Do this… If needed, perform CPR as Perform CPR according to the instructed. prompts. Follow the countdown timer on the text display.

  • Page 21: 7: Prepare The Aed For The Next Rescue

    7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue 7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue After transferring the patient to the emergency medical personnel, close the lid of the AED. Prepare the AED for the next rescue: Open the lid. Optional: Retrieve the rescue data stored in the internal memory of the AED.
  • Page 22 Steps of a Rescue 70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...
  • Page 23 Safety Contents ◆ Indications for use ◆ Safety alert descriptions ◆ Warnings and cautions ◆ Symbols and labels Before operating the AED, ensure that you have become familiar with the various safety alerts in this section. Safety alerts identify potential hazards using symbols and words to explain what could potentially harm you, the patient, or the AED.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Safety

    AED, automatically deliver a shock if needed. When the patient is a child up to 8 years of age, or up to 25 kg (55 lbs), the Powerheart G5 AED should be used with Paediatric Defibrillation Pads.

  • Page 25: Safety Alert Descriptions

    Safety alert descriptions Safety alert descriptions The symbols shown below identify potential hazard categories. The definition of each category is as follows: DANGER This alert identifies hazards that will cause serious personal injury or death. WARNING This alert identifies hazards that may cause serious personal injury or death. CAUTION This alert identifies hazards that may cause minor personal injury, product damage or property damage.

  • Page 26: Warnings And Cautions

    Do not disassemble or modify the AED. Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or death. Refer any service issues to Cardiac Science authorised service personnel. Note: Unauthorised disassembly, modification or service of the AED voids the warranty.
  • Page 27 WARNING! Electromagnetic compatibility Use of accessories or cables other than those specified, with the exception of accessories and cables sold by Cardiac Science Corporation as replacement parts for internal components, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the AED.
  • Page 28 Using batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the AED to function improperly during a rescue; therefore Cardiac Science does not endorse their use. The use of non-approved accessories, if proved to contribute to a device malfunction, shall void any and all support from Cardiac Science.
  • Page 29 Warnings and cautions CAUTION. Equipment damage. Keep all cleaning solutions and moisture away from the defibrillation pad connectors and cable connector openings. CAUTION. Systems statement Equipment connected to the analogue and digital interfaces must be certified to the respective IEC standards (i.e.

  • Page 30: Symbols And Labels

    Safety Symbols and labels The following symbols may appear in this manual, on the AED, or on its accessories. Some of the symbols represent standards and compliances associated with the AED and its use. Symbol Description Symbol Description Caution. Consult accompanying Classified by CSA with respect documentation.
  • Page 31 Symbols and labels Symbol Description Symbol Description Defibrillation Pads indicator Latex free. Indicates that the pads are incorrectly connected or unusable. Check the connection with the AED; check the Disposable. Single patient placement and attachment use only. to the patient. If connections are correct, replace pads.
  • Page 32 Safety Symbol Description Symbol Description Serial Number. Keep dry. Product model number. Relative humidity. Lot number. Relative pressure. 106 kPa 57 kPa Dispose of appropriately in accordance with all national UN symbol: Packaging is and local regulations. manufactured to conform to United Nations requirements.

  • Page 33: Dual Languages

    AED. Dual languages The Powerheart G5 provides the option to choose between two languages in selected models. This allows the user, at any point during the rescue, to change between the two languages. The AED provides all prompts in the chosen language. The prompt language resets to the default when the lid closes.

  • Page 34: Prompting Levels

    AED Features Prompting levels The AED provides three selectable levels of prompts. ◆ Advanced: The AED provides detailed prompts for performing a rescue. ◆ Standard: The AED provides some guiding prompts. ◆ Basic: The AED provides minimal prompting for the various stages of a rescue. Note: The names and descriptions of these prompting levels are provided as suggestions only.

  • Page 35: Cpr Behaviour Types

    CPR behaviour types CPR behaviour types The AED includes optional settings for configuring the style of CPR that is used. By combining the prompting levels and CPR behaviour types, the AED can be configured in many ways. For example, an AED can be configured to provide rescue instructions with: ◆...
  • Page 36 AED Features 70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Contents ◆ Self-tests ◆ Troubleshooting indicators ◆ Maintenance and service messages ◆ Diagnostic mode messages This section presents information about AED diagnostics self-tests, troubleshooting of indicator lights, and descriptions of maintenance and diagnostic messages. Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-00569-02 G...

  • Page 38: Self-Tests

    Troubleshooting Self-tests The AED has a comprehensive self-test system that automatically assesses the electronics, battery state, defibrillation pads, and high voltage circuitry. The AED runs automatic self tests at regular time intervals: ◆ The daily self test checks the battery, pads, and the electronic components. ◆...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Indicators

    Enter Diagnostic mode for more information (see Diagnostic service indicator are red. mode messages on page 5-6). Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support or your local representative. Pads indicator is lit. Ensure that the pads are connected securely to the AED.

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Service Messages

    Troubleshooting Maintenance and service messages These messages may appear during a periodic self test or during a rescue at any prompt level. Use the following table to resolve any messages that the AED might display. Text display Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Resolution...
  • Page 41 Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Resolution Service required. SERVICE REQUIRED The AED detects a condition that Contact Cardiac Science Contact CONTACT TECH SUPPORT can prevent the AED from Technical Support or your local technical continuing a rescue. representative immediately.

  • Page 42: Diagnostic Mode Messages

    Diagnostic mode. DIAGNOSTIC MODE The AED enters Diagnostic Not applicable mode. SERVICE REQUIRED The AED detects a condition Contact Cardiac Science CONTACT TECH SUPPORT that can prevent the AED from Technical Support or your continuing a rescue. local representative immediately.
  • Page 43 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Resolution MAINTENANCE REQUIRED The AED detects a condition Contact Cardiac Science CONTACT TECH SUPPORT that has no negative effect on Technical Support or your the ability to perform a rescue. local representative. The AED can be used to perform a rescue.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Text display Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Resolution PADS EXPIRED The AED detects that the Replace the defibrillation REPLACE PADS connected defibrillation pads. pads are older than their “use by” date. CAUTION: Use of pads that are damaged or expired may result in improper AED performance.
  • Page 45 To order additional products or accessories, contact Customer Services. ◆ For assistance with product installation or operation, contact Technical Support. Cardiac Science provides 24-hour support by telephone. You can also contact Technical Support through fax, email, or live web chat. Customer Services...

  • Page 46: Periodical Maintenance

    If no prompts are heard or they continue after the lid is closed, the display is not readable, or the Rescue Ready indicator remains red, there may be an issue with the AED. Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support, or, outside the U.S., your local representative. ✓...
  • Page 47 Periodical maintenance Confirm that the Rescue Ready indicator turns red and the AED beeps at a regular interval. If no sound is heard, contact Cardiac Science Technical Support, or, outside the U.S., your local representative. Check the expiration date of the pads; if expired, replace the package.

  • Page 48: Cleaning And Care

    Product Care ✓ Check the case of the AED for signs of stress: If you find any cracks or other signs of stress, contact Cardiac Science Technical Support, or, outside the U.S., your local representative. Cleaning and care Use a cloth dampened with an approved cleaning solution to wipe the case. Do not spray or pour the cleaning solution on the case or submerge the AED.
  • Page 49 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Contents ◆ Start up ◆ Pad placement ◆ Pad prompts ◆ Analysis ◆ Delivering therapy—G5 semi-automatic ◆ Delivering therapy—G5 automatic ◆ ◆ CPR device (optional) A-11 ◆ Data transfer A-12 ◆ Language selection A-14 This section describes the prompts that the AED provides for rescues and maintenance. RescueCoach™...
  • Page 50 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-1: Start up Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Adv Std Stay calm. Follow these STAY CALM Plays when the lid is opened. instructions. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Make sure 999 is called now! CALL 999 Plays when the lid is opened.
  • Page 51 Table A-2: Pad placement (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Tear open the white package TEAR OPEN PACKAGE Prompts the rescuer to open the across the dotted line and REMOVE PADS package of pads and remove remove the pads.
  • Page 52 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-2: Pad placement (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Firmly place the second pad on PRESS PAD FIRMLY Repeats until second pad the other location exactly as AS SHOWN placement is sensed.
  • Page 53 Table A-3: Pad prompts (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Press pads firmly to patient’s PRESS PADS FIRMLY Prompts when better pad bare chest. TO CHEST contact to the patient’s skin is required. Table A-4: Analysis Text display Prompt level Line 1...
  • Page 54 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-4: Analysis (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Analysis interrupted. Stop ANALYSIS INTERRUPTED If the AED detects ECG noise patient motion. STOP PATIENT MOTION artefacts, stop moving or touching the patient.
  • Page 55 Table A-5: Delivering therapy—G5 semi-automatic (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Shock not delivered. SHOCK NOT DELIVERED Plays for either of these situations: The Shock button is not • pressed within 30 seconds of the AED giving the “Press red flashing button…”...
  • Page 56 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-6: Delivering therapy—G5 automatic (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Prompts approximately two seconds prior to delivering the shock. Prompts approximately one second prior to delivering the shock. Shock delivered.
  • Page 57 Table A-7: CPR Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation If needed, perform IF NEEDED If the AED detects a non- compressions as GIVE COMPRESSIONS shockable rhythm, prompts the instructed. rescuer to prepare to provide compressions-only CPR. Give compressions as GIVE COMPRESSIONS Prompts the rescuer to prepare...
  • Page 58 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-7: CPR (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Start CPR. START CPR Prompts the rescuer to start CPR. X Start compressions. START COMPRESSIONS Prompts the rescuer to start compressions-only CPR.
  • Page 59 Table A-8: CPR device (optional) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Adv Std Remove the green square REMOVE GREEN SQUARE Prompts at the beginning of a CPR package from the lid of PACKAGE FROM AED LID session.

  • Page 60: Appendix A: Rescuecoach™ Voice And Text Prompts

    RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-9: Data transfer Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Adv Std Communications mode. COMMUNICATIONS MODE Played when the AED enters Communications mode. DO NOT DISCONNECT Prompts when data is transferred between the AED and the flash drive.
  • Page 61 Table A-9: Data transfer (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Adv Std SOFTWARE UPDATE After a software update, the AED has FAILED determined that the update was not installed properly. Contact Technical Support or your local representative for help.
  • Page 62 RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts Table A-10: Language selection Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Adv Std ENGLISH On multi-lingual AED models only: appears above a button on the display panel. Press the button to switch the prompting language (both audio and text) to this language.
  • Page 63 Technical Data Contents ◆ Powerheart G5 parameters ◆ Defibrillation pads ◆ Intellisense® battery (model XBTAED001) This section lists the physical, operating, standby, and storage parameters of the AED, and the physical parameters of the defibrillation pads and AED battery. Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 64: Powerheart G5 Parameters

    Technical Data Powerheart G5 parameters Table 1: Physical parameters Parameter Details Operation Automatic Semi-automatic Multi-language (in specified combinations only) Dimensions Height: 9 cm (3.4 in) Width: 23 cm (9.0 in) Depth: 30 cm (11.8 in) Weight (with battery and 2.6 kg (5.7 lb)
  • Page 65 Powerheart G5 parameters Table 3: Functionality Parameter Details RHYTHMx® ECG analysis The AED RHYTHMx ECG Analysis system analyses the patient’s ECG and performance advises you when the AED detects a shockable or non-shockable rhythm. This system makes it possible for a person with no training in the interpretation of ECG rhythms to offer defibrillation therapy to victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
  • Page 66 Table 4: Applicable standards Type Details Cardiac Science AEDs have been designed and manufactured to conform to the highest standards of safety and performance including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This AED and defibrillation pads conform to the applicable requirements of the following: General CE Marked by BSI 0086 per the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
  • Page 67 Powerheart G5 parameters Table 4: Applicable standards (continued) Type Details Safety and performance IEC 60601-1 IEC 60601-1-2 ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-2-4 RTCA DO-160G:2010: Section 5 Category C; Section 4, Category A4 EN 1789 Emissions EM: EN 55011+A1/CISPR 11, Group 1, Class B...
  • Page 68 Technical Data Table 4: Applicable standards (continued) Type Details Sensitivity and specificity Shockable Rhythm—VF: Meets IEC 60601-2-4 requirement and AHA of Rhythm Detection recommendation of Sensitivity of >90% Shockable Rhythm—VT: Meets IEC 60601-2-4 requirement and AHA recommendation of Sensitivity of >75% Non-shockable Rhythm—NSR: Meets IEC 60601-2-4 requirement (>95%) and AHA recommendation (>99%) of Specificity Non-shockable Rhythm—Asystole: Meets IEC 60601-2-4 requirement and...

  • Page 69: Defibrillation Pads

    Defibrillation pads Defibrillation pads Table 5: Adult defibrillation pads (model XELAED001) Parameter Details Type Pre-gelled, self-adhesive, disposable, non-polarised (identical pads, which can be placed in either position) defibrillation pads Applicable age and weight Older than 8 years or heavier than 25 kg (55 lb) of patient Shelf life 24 months...

  • Page 70: Intellisense® Battery (Model Xbtaed001

    Technical Data Intellisense® battery (model XBTAED001) Table 8: Intellisense battery Parameter Details Type Intellisense lithium battery, non-rechargeable Output voltage 12 VDC (nominal) Lithium content 9.2 g (approximate) Disposal Check local regulations for disposal information Estimated shelf life* 5 years from date of manufacture Temperature ranges: Short term (3 days at either temperature extreme): -30°C to 65°C Long term (5 years at either temperature extreme): 20°C to 30°C...
  • Page 71 ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform Contents ◆ RHYTHMx® AED ECG analysis algorithm ◆ Rescue protocol ◆ STAR® biphasic waveform This section describes the ECG analysis algorithm and Star Biphasic waveform. Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-00569-02 G...

  • Page 72: Rhythmx® Aed Ecg Analysis Algorithm

    ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform RHYTHMx® AED ECG analysis algorithm The RHYTHMx AED ECG analysis algorithm provides extensive ECG detection capabilities. ◆ All ventricular fibrillations (VF) are classified as shockable. ◆ Asystole is separated primarily by amplitude. ECG rhythms of low amplitude are classified as asystole and are not shockable.

  • Page 73: Star® Biphasic Waveform

    STAR® biphasic waveform STAR® biphasic waveform The waveform generated by the Cardiac Science AED is a biphasic truncated exponential waveform. The waveform complies with the IEC 60601-2-4 standard. Figure 1 is a graph of the waveform voltage as a function of time when the AED is connected to a 50 ohm resistive load using adult defibrillation pads.

  • Page 74: Waveform And Energy Levels For Adult Defibrillation Pads

    ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform Waveform and energy levels for adult defibrillation pads Table C-1: Ultra-low variable energy waveform (all values are typical) Phase 1 Phase 2 Patient’s Impedance Voltage Duration Voltage Duration Energy (Ohms) (Volts) (ms) (Volts) (ms) (Joules) 1,412 3.25...
  • Page 75 STAR® biphasic waveform Table C-3: High variable energy waveform (all values are typical) Phase 1 Phase 2 Patient’s Impedance Voltage Duration Voltage Duration Energy (Ohms) (Volts) (ms) (Volts) (ms) (Joules) 1,895 3.25 263-355 1,914 4.50 1,216 230-310 1,920 5.75 1,299 208-280 1,923 7.00...

  • Page 76: Waveform And Energy Levels For Paediatric Defibrillation Pads

    ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform Waveform and energy levels for paediatric defibrillation pads Table C-4: Ultra-low variable energy waveform (all values are typical) Phase 1 Phase 2 Patient’s Impedance Voltage Duration Voltage Duration Energy (Ohms) (Volts) (ms) (Volts) (ms) (Joules) 3.25 35-46...
  • Page 77 STAR® biphasic waveform Table C-6: High variable energy waveform (all values are typical) Phase 1 Phase 2 Patient’s Impedance Voltage Duration Voltage Duration Energy (Ohms) (Volts) (ms) (Volts) (ms) (Joules) 3.25 62-82 4.50 54-72 5.75 49-65 7.00 46-60 8.25 43-57 9.50 41-54 10.75...
  • Page 78 ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform 70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...
  • Page 79 Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Contents ◆ Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions ◆ Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity ◆ Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the AED Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-00569-02 G...

  • Page 80: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration-Electromagnetic Emissions

    Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions The AED is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the AED should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment—guidance RF emissions...

  • Page 81: Guidance And Manufacturer's Declaration-Electromagnetic Immunity

    Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity The AED is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the AED should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment—...
  • Page 82 Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Electromagnetic environment— Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level guidance Voltage dips, short <5% U Not applicable interruptions and (>95% dip in U voltage variations for 0.5 cycle on power supply input lines 40% U (60% dip in U 61000-4-11 for 5 cycles...
  • Page 83 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity Electromagnetic environment— Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Compliance level guidance Radiated RF 10 V/m 10 V/m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the AED, including cables, than the IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz recommended separation distance...
  • Page 84 Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. The ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are: 6.765 MHz to 6.795 MHz;...

  • Page 85: Recommended Separation Distances Between Portable And Mobile Rf Communications Equipment And The Aed

    Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the AED Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the AED The AED is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
  • Page 86 Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 The ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) bands between 150 kHz and 80 MHz are: 6.765 MHz to 6.795 MHz; 13.553 MHz to 13.567 MHz; 26.957 MHz to 27.283 MHz;...

  • Page 87: Manufacturer's Weee Compliance Instructions

    Manufacturer’s WEEE compliance instructions Manufacturer’s WEEE compliance instructions Pursuant to European Community Directive 2002/96/EC (effective: February 2003), Cardiac Science Corporation is committed to minimising the disposal of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. European Community-based Users of the WEEE medical device contained herein are instructed...
  • Page 88 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance 70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 89: Appendix F: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Cardiac Science Corporation (“Cardiac Science”) warrants to the original purchaser that its AEDs and stated battery operating life will be free of any defect in material and workmanship according to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty (“Limited Warranty”). For purposes of this Limited Warranty, the original purchaser is deemed to be the original end user of the product purchased.

  • Page 90: What We Will Do

    Limited Warranty What we will do: If your Cardiac Science product is returned within 30 days of the date it was purchased, at the direction of a technical support representative, we will repair or replace it with a new product of equal value at no charge to you or offer a full refund of the purchase price, provided the warranty applies.

  • Page 91: What This Warranty Does Not Cover

    Any Cardiac Science product is serviced or repaired by any person or entity other than Cardiac Science unless specifically authorised by Cardiac Science. Any Cardiac Science product case is opened by unauthorised personnel or if a product is used for an unauthorised purpose.

  • Page 92: If The Warranty Period Has Expired

    Limited Warranty If the warranty period has expired: If your Cardiac Science product is not covered by our Limited Warranty: Inside the US, call us freephone at 888.466.8686 for advice as to whether we can repair your Powerheart AED and for other repair information, including charges. Charges for non-warranty repairs will be assessed and are your responsibility.
  • Page 96 Cardiac Science Corporation • N7 W22025 Johnson Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA • 262.953.3500 • US toll-free 800.426.0337 • Fax: 262.953.3499 • care@cardiacscience.com Technical Support • (US) Fax: 262.798.5236 • techsupport@cardiacscience.com • internationalservice@cardiacscience.com • (International) internationalsupport@cardiacscience.com Cardiac Science, the Shielded Heart logo, Powerheart, STAR, Intellisense, Rescue Ready, RescueCoach, and RHYTHMx are trademarks of Cardiac Science Corporation.

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