Physio-Control LIFEPAK 1000 - Manual (Page 44)

Caring for the LIFEPAK 1000
5-6 LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Any patient or training use of the defibrillator, including “ON” time and shocks, reduces the
battery’s charge level. Battery charge also decreases while the battery is in the defibrillator
because of the battery’s normal self-discharge rate and the energy used by the defibrillator auto
tests.
The approximate level of charge in the battery is indicated by the battery fuel gauge, on the
readiness display when the defibrillator is off, or on the screen when the defibrillator is in use.
The rechargeable battery should be recharged when the battery indicators show the charge
level is low, or at least every six months.
Battery capacity and the level of battery charge are two important factors that determine the
useful life of a rechargeable battery. Battery capacity is the amount of energy a battery is
capable of holding, while charge is the proportion of capacity that is filled with energy at a
particular point in time. During battery charging, the charger adds energy to the battery up to its
capacity limit. Since all rechargeable batteries permanently lose battery capacity over time, you
can expect that a fully-charged battery’s “ON” time will decrease with age. You should consider
replacing the battery when it requires frequent charging.
Always have access to a spare, fully charged battery, and install the charged battery when the
LOW BATTERY message appears on the defibrillator screen.
To properly maintain rechargeable batteries:
• Recharge when the battery fuel gauge shows that the battery charge level is low.
• Use only the Physio-Control battery charger designed for use with the LIFEPAK 1000
defibrillator. Do not use any other charger. Refer to the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Battery
Charger Instructions for Use.
• Use, recharge, and store batteries at temperatures specified in Appendix A. Higher
temperatures accelerate the loss of charge and wear out the battery sooner. Lower
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
• Do not allow electrical connection between the battery contacts.
To determine when to replace rechargeable batteries:
Physio-Control recommends that rechargeable batteries be replaced every two years. Properly
cared for batteries may last longer. A battery has reached the end of its useful life if one or more
of the following circumstances occur:
• The battery case is damaged (for example, cracks or a broken clip).
• The battery is leaking.
• The battery fuel gauge displays two flashing LEDs.
• The battery requires frequent charging.
• The battery fuel gauge illuminates fewer than two LEDs after the battery completes a charge
cycle.
WARNINGS!
Possible fire, explosion, and burns.
• The Li-ion rechargeable battery for the LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator cannot be charged using
battery chargers that are designed for other LIFEPAK devices. Use only the LIFEPAK 1000
Defibrillator Battery Charger to charge the Li-ion battery.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, crush, heat above 100°C (212°F), or incinerate the battery.