ZOLL AutoPulse Rev A - Manual (Page 16)

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Power System User Guide
Figure 3-1 AutoPulse System NiMH Battery
3.1 Expected AutoPulse NiMH Battery Life
The expected service life of the AutoPulse NiMH Battery is 100 full charge/discharge cycles or 2 to 4
years depending on battery maintenance and usage patterns. ZOLL recommends that customers plan to
purchase batteries on intervals that reduce the likelihood that they will have all batteries due for
replacement simultaneously. A specific replacement interval may be difficult to establish until use and
charging patterns are well established. Some some customers may want to replace batteries on a
preventative basis regardless of the Battery’s capacity or remaining life.
Note: The NiMH Battery will not operate after 100 full charge/discharge cycles.
3.2 Handling New AutoPulse NiMH Batteries
New AutoPulse NiMH Batteries should be unpacked immediately and not stored for any extended
period. Before putting new AutoPulse NiMH Batteries into service they must be placed into the
AutoPulse Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger, and run through a Test-Cycle. A Test-Cycle is initiated by
the Charger automatically, and no user action is required. Once a test cycle is initiated, do not remove
the AutoPulse NiMH Battery from the Charger until the Test-Cycle is complete. This process could take
up to 12 hours.
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Amber LED
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Status Check Button
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Plastic Cap before use