Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator
5-4
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and service messages
These messages may appear during a periodic self test or during a rescue at any prompt level.
Use the following table to resolve any messages that the AED might display.
Text display
Voice prompt
Line 1
Line 2
Situation Resolution
Battery low. BATTERY LOW The battery charge is low,
although a rescue can continue
for approximately 9 more shocks. Replace the battery before
the next rescue.
REPLACE BATTERY NOW Occurs when the lid is opened to
perform a rescue and the battery
charge is low.
The battery charge is too low to
support a rescue. In addition,
the following events occur:
•
The Rescue Ready indicator
turns red
•
The AED beeps once every
30 seconds
Replace the battery before
continuing with the rescue.
If the battery charge is
completely depleted,
all AED activity ends.
Open lid to
continue rescue. OPEN LID
TO CONTINUE RESCUE The lid is closed during a rescue.
The prompt repeats for 15 seconds. Ensure that the AED’s lid is fully
open.
Make sure pad
connector
is plugged
into AED. CHECK CONNECTOR
IS PLUGGED INTO AED The defibrillation pads have
become disconnected from
the AED. Ensure that the pads are
securely plugged in to the
AED. Resume the rescue.