ZOLL AutoPulse Rev A - Manual (Page 31)

P/N. 12457-001 Rev. 2 Page 6-1
Power System User Guide
6 Managing the AutoPulse Power System
6.1 AutoPulse Battery Management
The AutoPulse System is intended to be deployed in a state of high-readiness. Therefore, daily
AutoPulse System checks should be integrated into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) rig-check or
hospital procedures. AutoPulse Batteries that are not fully charged (Battery Status LED is yellow/amber
or there are less than four bars on the AutoPulse User Control Panel), will result in shorter AutoPulse run
times. AutoPulse Batteries that are not fully charged should be replaced with ones that are fully charged
(green Battery Status LED or has four bars on the AutoPulse User Control Panel). A recommended
AutoPulse Daily Checklist is located in Appendix A.
The following essential elements of AutoPulse Battery management should be incorporated into a
regular routine:
• Leave a fully-charged AutoPulse Battery installed in the AutoPulse Platform at all times.
• Have a fully-charged spare AutoPulse Battery available for use in the AutoPulse System.
• Maintain one or two fully-charged AutoPulse Batteries in the AutoPulse Multi-Chemistry Battery
Charger.
Caution: Do not use Batteries that have cracks in the Battery case exposing internal components.
Mishandling of the Battery may lead to physical damage and present a fire or shock hazard.
Caution: Do not immerse any portion of the AutoPulse Battery in water or other fluids. Do not allow
fluids to enter the Battery or the Battery Connector. Fluid immersion or spillage may
permanently damage the Battery or present a fire or shock hazard.
6.2 AutoPulse Battery Maintenance
6.2.1 Cleaning the AutoPulse Battery
Wipe all the surfaces of the Battery free of foreign matter and spills with a clean dry cloth or a
disinfectant wipe such as Super Sani-Cloth (or equivalent).
Caution: Clean the Battery Connector and contacts only with a clean dry cloth and/or a nonconductive
brush.
Caution: Do not autoclave the AutoPulse Battery or the Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger.
Clean the surfaces of the Battery with one of the following approved cleaning products:
• 70% Isopropyl alcohol
• Chlorine bleach solution (3% bleach, 97% tap water)
• Super Sani-Cloth