Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B - Manual (Page 122)

Battery Maintenance
11-8 Maintaining the HeartStart XLT
Battery Maintenance
The HeartStart XLT uses the M3516A Battery Pack. It is a rechargeable
sealed lead acid battery. Battery maintenance begins when you receive a new
battery and continues throughout the life of the battery. Detailed information
on battery care is provided in the application note “About Sealed Lead Acid
Batteries,” that came with your HeartStart XLT.
Table 11-2 lists battery maintenance activities and when they should be per-
formed.
Charging Batteries
You may charge batteries while they are in either the HeartStart XLT or the
M3506A Battery Charger Adapter, by connecting the device with the battery
to the M3517A AC Power Module.
Refer to the charging procedures provided in the operating instructions for the
power module(s) you use. Batteries charge to 90% of their capacity in about
2.5 hours. It then takes about 12 more hours to reach a fully charged state.
Batteries should be charged at temperature between 10
o
C (50
o
F) and 30
o
C
(86
o
F) for maximum battery life.
Table 11-2 Battery Maintenance Activities
Activity: When to Perform:
Perform a visual inspection Daily, as part of the Shift/System Check.
Charge the battery Upon receipt, after each use, and when the
message
/RZ %DWWHU\ is displayed.
Perform a Battery Capacity Test Every three months.
Store the battery appropriately When not in use.