Installing or replacing batteries – ZOLL AED Plus Rev V User Manual
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ZOLL AED PLUS Administrator’s Guide
Automatic Self Test
By default, the AED Plus unit performs an automatic self test once every 7 days (this interval can be
configured to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 days) when the unit is stored with batteries installed. This self test
verifies the following AED Plus functions:
1.
Battery Capacity: Verifies that the battery usage indicator shows adequate battery capacity
remaining.
NOTE For units with softeware below version 5.32, batteries must be replaced every 3 years regardless of test
results.
2.
Defibrillation Electrodes Connection: Verifies that the 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: Verifies proper function of the AED Plus microprocessor
electronics and the integrity of its software.
6.
CPR Circuitry and Sensor: Verifies that CPR monitoring and compression depth detection are
functional.
Automatic Monthly Test (software version 5.32 or higher only)
By default, the AED Plus unit performs an automatic self test once per month when the unit is stored
with batteries installed. This self test verifies the following AED Plus functions:
1.
Battery Capacity: Verifies that the battery usage indicator shows adequate battery capacity
remaining.
2.
Defibrillation Electrodes Connection: Verifies that the 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 200 joules.
5.
Microprocessor Hardware/Software: Verifies proper function of the AED Plus microprocessor
electronics and the integrity of its software.
6.
CPR Circuitry and Sensor: Verifies that CPR monitoring and compression depth detection are
functional.
Installing or Replacing Batteries
To power the AED Plus, use 10 consumer type 123A Photo Flash lithium manganese dioxide batteries.
You can purchase these batteries at many department, camera or electronics stores.