Section 3: Setup
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What You Should Know About the
Electrodes
The electrodes come in a ready-to-use sealed package, containing one
pair of self-adhesive electrodes with an attached cable and connector. The
electrodes are disposable and should be thrown away after one rescue.
The electrodes have a limited shelf-life and should not be used beyond
the expiration date. Keep a fresh pair of electrodes plugged into the
Survivalink AED at all times.
Refer to the operating instructions on the electrode package for operation
temperatures.
Note: Storing the Survivalink AED with the electrodes installed at
extreme temperatures may decrease electrode shelf-life.
An audible alert will be heard after the daily self-test if the electrodes are
missing, damaged, or unplugged. The audible alert will not be heard if
the Electrode Test selectable option is disabled using MDLink.
CAUTION
: Use Only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment
Using
batteries, electrodes, cables,
or
optional equipment
other than
those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the Survivalink AED to
function improperly during a rescue.
CAUTION
: Possible Improper AED Performance
Using electrodes that are damaged or expired may result in improper
AED performance. Examine the electrodes before use. The electrode
package seal should be intact and the electrode expiration date should not
be expired.
Do not open or remove the outer wrapper of the electrode package until
performing a rescue. If the wrapper is opened or damaged, do not use the
electrodes.
To Install the Electrodes
1.
Remove one of the expiration-date stickers from the surface of the
electrode package and apply it to the outside of the Survivalink AED.
The expiration date of the electrodes will then be readable without
opening the lid of the Survivalink AED.
2.
Open the lid of the Survivalink AED.
