Product Manual

5 Troubleshooting
Contents
Self-tests .............................................................................................. 5-1
Troubleshooting of indicators ..................................................... 5-2
Maintenance and service messages ..........................................5-3
Diagnostic mode messages ..........................................................5-4
This section presents information about AED diagnostics self-tests, troubleshooting of indicator lights, and descriptions of maintenance and
diagnostic messages.
Self-tests
The AED has a comprehensive self-test system that automatically
assesses the electronics, battery state, debrillation pads, and high
voltage circuitry.
The AED runs automatic self-tests at regular time intervals:
The daily self test checks the battery, pads, and the electronic
components.
The weekly self test completes a partial charge of the high voltage
electronics circuitry in addition to the items tested in the daily self
test.
The monthly self test charges the high voltage electronics to full
energy in addition to the items tested in the weekly self-test.
Note: If the AED lid is opened during one of these periodic self-tests,
testing stops.
A subset of the self-tests is also run each time the lid of the AED
is closed.
When performing a self-test, the AED:
1. Turns the Rescue Ready indicator red.
2. Automatically performs the appropriate self test.
3. Shows the Rescue Ready status.
If the test is successful, the Rescue Ready status is green.
If the AED detects an error, the Rescue Ready indicator remains
red. A beep sounds every 30 seconds.
Note: When the lid of the AED is opened, one or more indicators
on the AED display panel may remain lit and service messages
may appear on the display. To troubleshoot these conditions,
see the sections in this chapter.
5-1Powerheart® G5 Automated External Debrillator 70-01704-01 B