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Cleaning
To clean the AED, wipe the AED with a soft cloth that has been dampened by one of the
following:
Soapy
water
Isopropyl alcohol (70% solution).
For cables and pads, follow cleaning instructions in the directions for use shipped with
those components.
Avoid spilling liquid on the AED, especially in connector areas. If liquid is accidentally
spilled on the AED, clean and dry thoroughly before reuse. If in doubt about AED safety,
refer the unit to qualified service personnel or your local supplier for checking.
Battery Maintenance
The battery lifetime in use can be up to 10 hours monitoring or 200 shocks (excepting the
CPR period between the defibrillation therapy) or a combination of both. The battery in
the standby mode (inserted into the AED) has standby life (5 years from manufacture
date). If the battery status indicator is flashing one bar, you may need to replace the fresh
battery. If the battery is not inserted into the AED, the battery has a shelf life (2 years
from manufacture date).
For diagnosis of the reason for status indicator display “X”, please refer to the
troubleshooting section.
Pads Maintenance
Replacement of the pads must be carried out if:
The use by date of the pads has been exceeded.
When the pads have been used (it is a single use item) it must be replaced with
new pads.
The package of new pads has been previously damaged.
The pads have been vent.
Replacing Pads
1. Take the replacement pads from its protective bag.
2. Remove the old pads which are to be replaced.
3. Push the pads firmly to ensure it is fully inserted.
4. Turn on the AED.
5. Check status indicator. If the pads have been inserted correctly, Status Indicator
displays “O” after approximately 6 seconds.
6. If necessary inform relevant safety officer or person responsible for maintenance of the
AED.
7. Update the relevant records to show the date that the replacement the pads was placed
into service.
8. Dispose of the old pads.
