Product Manual

Maintenance and service messages
These messages may appear during a periodic self-test or during a rescue at any prompt level.
Use the following table to resolve messages that the AED might display.
Voice prompt
Text display
Line 1
Line 2 Situation Resolution
Battery Low BATTERY LOW The battery charge is low, although a rescue can
continue for approximately 9 more shocks.
Replace the battery before the next rescue.
REPLACE BATTERY NOW Occurs when the lid is opened to perform a rescue
and the battery charge is low.
The battery charge is too low to support a rescue.
Additionally, the following occur:
• The Rescue Ready indicator turns red
• The AED beeps once every 30 seconds
Replace the battery before continuing with
the rescue. If the battery charge is com-
pletely depleted, all AED activity ends.
Open lid to
continue
rescue
OPEN LID
TO CONTINUE RESCUE
The lid is closed during a rescue. The prompt repeats
for 15 seconds.
Ensure that the AED lid is fully open.
Make sure pad
connector is
plugged into
AED
CHECK CONNECTOR
IS PLUGGED INTO AED
The debrillation pads have become disconnected
from the AED.
Ensure that the pads are securely plugged
in to the AED. Resume the rescue.
Service Re-
quired. Contact
Technical
Support
SERVICE REQUIRED
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
The AED detects a condition that can prevent the
AED from continuing a rescue.
For example, this condition may occur after a self-test
determines that the AED is not functioning properly.
This prompt plays when the lid is opened. The red
Service indicator illuminates. The prompt repeats
until you close the lid. After the lid is closed, an
alarm beep sounds until the battery is removed or is
depleted.
Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support
or your local representative immediately.
Maintenance
required,
Continue
Rescue
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
CONTINUE RESCUE
During a rescue, the AED detects a condition with
the debrillation pads, the internal electronics, or
another part of the device.
However, the condition has no immediate eect on
the ability to continue with a rescue.
Enter Diagnostic mode for more informa-
tion. If you cannot resolve the issue,
contact Cardiac Science Technical Support
or your local representative.
Troubleshooting
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