Batteries, Basic orientation – Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 User Manual

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BASIC ORIENTATION

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions

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Batteries

The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator operates either on battery power using two Lithium-ion

batteries, or with auxiliary power using the AC Power Adapter or DC Power Adapter. Batteries may

be charged in the Station or Mobile Li-ion Battery Charger, the REDI-CHARGE™ Battery Charger, or

in the monitor/defibrillator if it is connected to auxiliary power.

Note:

Although the monitor/defibrillator can operate using auxiliary power with no batteries

installed, at least one battery should be installed at all times. If the monitor/defibrillator loses

power for more than 30 seconds, the device reverts to the user-configured default settings and

begins a new patient record.

IMPORTANT!

The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator Lithium-ion batteries are not interchangeable

with batteries that are used in other LIFEPAK defibrillators.

Routinely inspect batteries for damage or leakage. Recycle or discard damaged or leaking batteries.

Each battery has a fuel gauge that indicates the approximate charge level in the battery. Press the

gray button above the battery symbol to check the battery’s charge level prior to installing it in the

defibrillator. The four battery indicators shown here represent approximate charge—greater than

70%, greater than 50%, greater than 25%, and 25% or less, respectively.

Figure 3-12 Battery Charge Indicators

Battery warning indicators are shown below. A single flashing LED indicates that the battery is very

low and needs to be charged. Any two or more flashing LEDs indicate that the battery is faulty and

should be returned to your authorized service personnel.

Figure 3-13 Battery Warning Indicators

Note:

Older or heavily used batteries lose charge capacity. If a battery fuel gauge indicates fewer

than four LEDs immediately after completing a charge cycle, the battery has reduced capacity. If

the battery fuel gauge shows two or fewer LEDs after the battery completes a charge cycle, the

battery should be replaced.