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Do not use or place the unit in service if the Ready indicator (at the upper right of the front
panel) shows a red “X”.
Defibrillation
Emergency defibrillation should be performed only by appropriately trained, skilled personnel
who are familiar with the operation of the equipment. The prescribing physician should
determine what training, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification, is appropriate for operating this device.
ECG analysis
A patient must be motionless during ECG analysis. Do not touch the patient during analysis.
Cease all patient movement by stretcher or vehicle before beginning ECG analysis in
semiautomatic mode.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Before performing CPR, place the patient on a firm surface.
Battery care
Keep a fully charged spare battery pack with the device at all times.
When the unit displays the message CHANGE BATTERY, immediately replace the battery pack
with a fully charged one.
Regular use of a partially charged battery pack without fully recharging it between uses might
permanently reduce the battery’s capacity and result in early failure.
Regularly test rechargeable battery packs. A rechargeable battery pack that does not pass its test
could fail without warning.
Do not disassemble a battery pack or dispose of it in fire. Do not try to recharge a
nonrechargeable battery pack. If mistreated, a battery pack might explode.
Dispose of battery packs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Battery packs
should be shipped to a reclamation facility for recovery of metal and plastic compounds as the
proper method of waste management.
Operator Safety
Do not use the unit near oxygen-rich atmospheres, flammable anesthetics, or other flammable
agents (such as gasoline).
Do not use the unit within standing water.
Before discharging the defibrillator, warn everyone to stand clear of the patient.
Do not discharge the defibrillator except as indicated in the instructions. Discharge the
defibrillator only when defibrillation pads are properly attached to the patient. Never discharge
the unit with the defibrillation pads shorted together or in open air.