Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 218)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Battery Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
This section provides information about the Physio-Control Lithium-ion batteries that are
specifically designed for use in the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator. Lithium-ion batteries are low
maintenance and require no scheduled cycling to prolong battery life.
IMPORTANT! The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator Lithium-ion batteries, battery chargers, power
adapters, and power cords are not interchangeable with batteries, battery chargers, power adapters,
and power cords that are used in other LIFEPAK defibrillators.
Battery Warnings
WARNINGS
POSSIBLE FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND BURNS
Do not disassemble, puncture, crush, heat above 100°C (212°F), or incinerate the
battery.
LOSS OF POWER HAZARDS
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER AND DELAY OF THERAPY DURING PATIENT CARE
Using an improperly maintained battery to power the defibrillator may cause power
failure without warning. Use the appropriate Physio-Control battery charger to charge
batteries.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER DURING PATIENT CARE
Physio-Control has no information regarding the performance or effectiveness of its
LIFEPAK monitor/defibrillators if other manufacturers’ batteries, battery chargers, or
power adapters are used. Using other manufacturers’ batteries, battery chargers, or
power adapters may cause the device to perform improperly and invalidate the safety
agency certifications. Use only Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator
batteries (PN 3206735) and the appropriate Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 monitor/
defibrillator battery charger or power adapter.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER DURING PATIENT CARE
Battery pins in the defibrillator may be damaged if batteries are dropped or forced into
battery wells. Inspect pins routinely for signs of damage. Keep batteries installed at all
times except when device is removed from service for storage.