Product Manual

Diagnostic mode messages
Diagnostic mode provides detail on the maintenance and service conditions of the AED. For example,
if the AED is not Rescue Ready, diagnostic mode displays additional information about the status.
To enter Diagnostic mode:
◆ Press and hold both buttons on the AED display panel for three seconds.
The following prompts appear when the AED is in Diagnostic mode. Use the table to resolve the reported conditions.
Voice
prompt
Text display
Line 1
Line 2 Situation Resolution
Diagnostic
Mode
DIAGNOSTIC MODE The AED enters Diagnostic mode. Not applicable
SERVICE REQUIRED
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
The AED detects a condition that can prevent the
AED from continuing a rescue.
Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support
or your local representative immediately.
EXTREMELY LOW BATTERY
REPLACE BATTERY
The battery charge is too low to support a rescue. Replace the battery immediately. If the
battery charge is completely depleted, all
AED activity ends.
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
CONTACT TECH SUPPORT
The AED detects a condition that has no negative
eect on the ability to perform a rescue. The AED can
be used to perform a rescue.
Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support
or your local representative.
TEMP TOO HOT
ADJUST STORAGE TEMP
The AED is hotter than its allowable storage
temperature.
While this condition should be remedied as soon as
possible, the AED may be used to perform a rescue.
Move the AED to a cooler location.
TEMP TOO COLD
ADJUST STORAGE TEMP
The AED is cooler than its allowable storage
temperature.
While this condition should be remedied as soon as
possible, the AED may be used to perform a rescue.
Move the AED to a warmer location.
BATTERY LOW
CHECK BATTERY
The battery charge is low, although a rescue can
continue for approximately 9 more shocks.
While this condition should be remedied as soon as
possible, the AED can be used to perform a rescue.
Replace the battery before the next rescue.
PADS EXPIRED
REPLACE PADS
The AED detects that the connected debrillation
pads are older than their “use by” date.
CAUTION: Use of pads that are damaged or expired
may result in improper AED performance.
Replace the debrillation pads.
PADS USED
REPLACE PADS
The AED detects that the connected debrillation
pads have been used in a rescue.
WARNING! Used pads may not adhere properly to the
patient. Improper pad adhesion may result in skin
burns. Improper pad adhesion may result in improper
AED performance. Used pads may cause patient-to-
patient contamination.
Replace the debrillation pads.
CHECK PADS The AED detects an issue with the debrillation pads. Ensure the connector is securely plugged
into the AED. Replace the pads if necessary.
NEXT The AED detects more than one error. Press the lighted button to view the next
error.
CLEAR The AED displays a TEMP TOO HOT or TEMP TOO
COLD error.
Press the lighted button to remove the error
message from the AED.
Troubleshooting
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