Philips HEARTSTART XLT M3500B - Manual (Page 123)

Battery Maintenance
M3500B HeartStart XLT Defibrillator/Monitor 11-9
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Battery Capacity
A fully charged M3516A battery, operating at room temperature, provides
greater than 2.7 hours of monitoring or more than 50, 200-joule charge-shock
cycles.
Battery Life-Expectancy
Life-expectancy of a battery depends on the frequency and duration of use.
When properly maintained and stored, the life-expectancy of a battery is
about 2 years. For more aggressive use models, life-expectancy may be less.
Storing Batteries
Batteries should be used regularly and rotated to distribute the use evenly.
When storing batteries, make sure that the battery terminals do not come in
contact with metallic objects.
Batteries should not be stored without charging for more than one month, if
installed in the defibrillator, or more than three months, if not installed in the
defibrillator. Storage at temperatures between 15
o
C (59
o
F) and 30
o
C (86
o
F) is
recommended to maximize life-expectancy.
CAUTION Storing at temperatures above 35
o
C (95
o
F) for extended periods of time will
significantly reduce a battery’s life-expectancy.
Discarding Batteries
Batteries should be discarded two years after the first Test Date (as written on
the battery’s back label), or sooner, if there are visual signs of damage or if
they fail the Battery Capacity Test. Batteries should be discarded in an envi-
ronmentally safe manner. Properly dispose of batteries according to local reg-
ulations.
WARNING Do not disassemble, puncture, or incinerate batteries. Be careful not to short the
battery terminals because this could result in a fire hazard.