Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 219)

MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT
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Receiving New Batteries
New batteries do not arrive fully charged. Charge each new battery before use. Batteries may be
charged using any of the following devices:
• Station Lithium-ion battery charger for use with the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator
• Mobile Lithium-ion battery charger for use with the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator
• REDI-CHARGE battery charger
• AC power adapter for use with the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator
• DC power adapter for use with the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator
Storing Batteries
Li-ion batteries self-discharge during storage.
If you store the battery:
• Do not remove the Charge Before Use label to indicate that the battery has not yet been
charged.
• Store batteries at temperatures between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
• Charge the battery fully within one year of when you receive it. Fully recharge the battery once
per year thereafter.
Charging Batteries
• Charge batteries before use. Batteries may be charged in a battery charger, or in the
LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator if it is connected to an auxiliary power source using a
LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator power adapter.
CAUTION
POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
When storing the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator for an extended period of time, the
battery should be removed from the device.
WARNING
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER DURING PATIENT CARE
Stored batteries lose charge. Failure to charge a stored battery before use may cause
device power failure without warning. Always charge a stored battery before placing it
in active use.