ZOLL AED Pro Rev J - Manual (Page 106)

A PPENDIX B R ECHARGEABLE B ATTERY P ACKS
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Managing Rechargeable Battery Packs
Rechargeable battery packs require a full recharge after each use. Avoid using a battery pack
that is not fully recharged.
WARNING! Regular use of a partially charged battery pack without a full recharge between uses
results in permanently reduced capacity and early failure of the battery pack.
Many factors contribute to the loss of battery capacity, including the frequency of use, the
number of battery packs available for operations, and the pattern of discharging and recharging
battery packs. Because of this, ZOLL recommends that operators schedule a preventive routine
for replacing and discarding used battery packs. Base your replacement schedule for
rechargeable battery packs on anticipated use patterns, battery pack testing results, and
experience with the device in actual operation.
When stored and not in use, a battery pack can lose 2% to 3% of its energy per month.
ZOLL recommends purchasing new batteries every eighteen months or sooner.
Recharging and Testing Battery Packs
ZOLL battery packs are designed to be charged in ZOLL chargers. ZOLL recommends that you
always have a ZOLL auxiliary battery charger available for charging spare battery packs and
for routine testing of battery packs.
WARNING! Test battery packs regularly. A battery that does not pass its test might shut down
unexpectedly.
For information on using battery chargers, refer to the ZOLL Base PowerCharger manuals
listed in “Related Manuals” on page vi.