Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-00569-02 G 5-3
Troubleshooting indicators
Troubleshooting indicators
Use this table to troubleshoot the AED if an indicator is lit.
Important: Do not delay calling emergency medical services and delivering CPR even if the AED
cannot assist with the rescue.
Indicator Symptom Resolution
The Rescue Ready status
indicator is red and the
service indicator is NOT lit. Close and reopen the lid of the AED. The Rescue Ready
indicator may return to green.
Enter Diagnostic mode for more information
(see Diagnostic mode messages on page 5-6).
Both the Rescue Ready
status indicator and the
service indicator are red. The AED requires service by authorised service personnel.
Enter Diagnostic mode for more information (see Diagnostic
mode messages on page 5-6). Contact Cardiac Science
Technical Support or your local representative.
Pads indicator is lit. Ensure that the pads are connected securely to the AED.
During a rescue, ensure that the pad connector is securely
connected to the AED and the pads are placed properly
on the patient’s chest.
The battery indicator is
red. In addition, when the
lid is closed, a beep
sounds intermittently. The battery capacity is low. Replace the battery.
If the beep continues to sound after the battery has been
replaced, contact Cardiac Science Technical Support or
your local representative.
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