AED 10 User Manual - Welch Allyn

14 Introduction Welch Allyn AED 10 Automated External DefibrillatorBest practices• If the unit powers on and indicates a “Self-Test Failure,” immediately remove thedefibrillator from service and contact Welch Allyn.• If the Welch Allyn AED 10 will not power on, replace the battery as it may be drained.Again, attempt to power on the defibrillator.• If the defibrillator successfully powers on and a “Self-Test Failure” is indicated, or ifthe defibrillator will still not power on, immediately remove the defibrillator fromservice and immediately contact Welch Allyn.Follow these recommendations to ensure readiness and lengthen use of an AED batterybefore a “Low Battery” indication:1. Rely solely on the device’s “status indicator” to identify the operational readiness ofthe device rather than powering up the device. Only attempt to power up the deviceafter a solid red circle with a slash appears in the battery indicator as described in“Verifying readiness” on page 13.Solid black: ReadyFlashing red circle: Low batterySolid red circle: Do not use2. Always check the status indicator after each use and replace the battery at the firstopportunity if flashing. A low battery condition does not render the unit non-functionalbut indicates the battery is beginning to weaken.3. Always have a fully charged battery (backup) available for use.4. Always replace the battery every 5 years due to degradation of battery chemistry.5. Perform regular maintenance checks of your device to ensure it is ready whenneeded.Perform periodic visual inspections of your device on a weekly or monthly basisdepending on frequency of use (see “Maintenance” on page 59 for moreinformation). An “Operator’s checklist” on page 64 is also provided for yourconvenience.The following conditions will shorten or reduce battery life:• Turning on the Welch Allyn AED 10 in non-emergency situations.Frequent device power ups to check the status of the device affect the life of thebattery. Battery capacity is diminished with every activation or “power up” of thedevice. The device performs automatic self-tests on a weekly and monthly basisto verify the readiness of your device, therefore additional power ups are notrequired or recommended.• Temperature extremes.Harsh use or storage temperatures, e.g. hot or cold environments, near to oroutside the specified operating limits (0° to 50° C) affect the life of the battery.Battery capacity may also be diminished by other environmental extremes suchas high humidity (>95%), moisture (IPX4) and altitude extremes (4750m).