AED 10 User Manual - Welch Allyn

60 Maintenance Welch Allyn AED 10 Automated External DefibrillatorInspectionTo ensure the readiness and optimum working condition of the Welch Allyn AED 10, theunit should be inspected weekly or monthly, depending on the frequency of its use. Thechecks outlined in the operator checklists should be planned according to the inspectionschedule outlined below.Frequency of UseMonthlyInfrequently, such as once a yearInspection ScheduleWeeklyMonthlyAlso, new pads or other accessories should be checked for compatibility with the WelchAllyn AED 10 when they are first received.NoteIf the Welch Allyn AED 10 is used more than once per month, it is recommendedthat authorized service personnel perform a periodic inspection servicing at leastonce per year.Automatic self-testThe AED 10 will automatically perform a weekly self-test while in standby mode with abattery inserted. The AED 10 will also continuously monitor battery level. During theweekly self-test, the following tests are performed: battery, main processor, stuck key,internal circuitry, ECG acquisition system, and defibrillator. If a failure occurs duringweekly self test, it will be identified on the display accompanied by an audible notification.After experiencing two consecutive low battery conditions during weekly self test, theAED 10 will present visual and audible notifications. The unit will then shut off for 30seconds before entering into an annunciation cycle. The annunciation cycle starts byhaving the AED10 “wake up” to deliver a single beep and a “Low Battery” voice promptand then go to sleep for 30 seconds. The AED 10 will “wake up” once more to deliver asingle beep and a “Low Battery” voice prompt. The AED 10 will then go to sleep for 17hours before restarting the process. The cycle will repeat for approximately two weeks oruntil the AED 10 is powered up to address the issue. The status indicator, located in thecenter of the device, will remain flashing until the battery is replaced or the device ispower cycled.After two weeks, the AED 10 will stop waking up to deliver the beep and “LOWBATTERY” notifications and will revert to only supplying a failure beep and tone at the endof the weekly test.If the failure was a fatal error other than a low battery, the unit will act the same asdescribed above, except the beep and LOW BATTERY prompts will be replaced by twobeeps. The cycle of the AED 10 sleeping for 30 seconds and “waking up” to notify theuser will repeat six times instead of twice. These six dual beep notifications will berepeated every 17 hours for approximately two weeks, or until the AED 10 is powered upby the user to address the issue. The System Status indicator will remain flashing until thebattery is replaced or the device is power cycled. The System Status indicator will displaythe red DO NOT USE indicator.If both a low battery and another fatal error are detected during the self test, the user willget both audible notifications described above.