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MAINTENANCE

Battery Test

This checks the battery capacity by charging and discharging the battery. Perform this test once a month.

WARNING
If defibrillation or cardioversion is necessary during the battery test, cancel the battery test and operate the defibrillator on AC power. Do not use battery power because the battery may have been discharged by the battery test.

NOTE
It takes about 4.5 hours to test a fully charged new battery at the 20C ambient temperature. It takes up to 6 hours to test a battery which has little remaining charge. If the power cord is disconnected from the defibrillator during the battery test, the battery test is canceled. Before starting the battery test, firmly connect the power cord to the AC outlet on the wall and the defibrillator. If there is a difference in temperature between the battery and the defibrillator, the battery test cannot be done properly. In such a case (for example, when you test the extra battery), insert the battery in the defibrillator and leave it for 3 hours, then perform the battery test. 1. On the System Setup - Menu screen, select Battery Test with the Item key and press the OK key. The System Setup - Battery Test screen appears. 2. Confirm that the battery is properly installed. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC outlet. 4. Confirm that enough recording paper is loaded in the recording unit. If not, load it. 5. Press the START key to start the battery test. When the battery is not fully charged, it is charged, then discharged. When the battery is fully charged, it is immediately discharged. A message shows the progress of the test. Checking battery: Battery is being charged for the battery test. Battery is being discharged. Battery is being charged for the next use.

Test result XX %:

Test finished.

NOTE
When the battery temperature is high, an error message and the battery test result appear on the screen, and the battery charging 10.10 Operator's Manual TEC-5500

10. MAINTENANCE stops. With the power cord connected, turn the Energy/Mode Select control to OFF to reduce the battery temperature, and make sure to continue the battery charging for the next use. (Refer to Error Messages During Battery Test table.) To stop the battery test, press the STOP key. 6. When test finishes, the result appears on the screen.

Reset: Press this key only when the battery pack is replaced. Refer to Inserting the Battery into the Defibrillator in Section 2.

Test result

Description

Action

Battery OK XXX% (Capacity XXX%:100%, 80% 70%) Battery WEAK XXX% Capacity XXX%: 60%, 50%)

Capacity is enough.

Battery operation is available anytime. When the defibrillator is not used, always do trickle charging. Battery operation is available only when the battery is fully charged. The time to replace the battery is coming soon. It is recommended that the battery be replaced with a new one. Only AC operation is available. Immediately replace the battery with a new one. Contact your Nihon Kohden distributor or representative.

Capacity has decreased to less than 70%.

Replace battery XXX% (Capacity XXX%: 40%, 0%)

Capacity has decreased to less than 50%.

Battery capacity is shown as 100, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, and 0. While the test result is displayed on the screen, you can print the test result by pressing the Record key.

NOTE
Even when the capacity is 100 to 70%, replace a battery which has been used for more than one year. When you cannot confirm the capacity (%) after battery test is done, press the Record key to confirm that the battery test is correctly done. Do not press any keys or buttons during battery test. Otherwise the screen may switch to the setup screen by pressing the menu key. Operator's Manual TEC-5500 10.11

10. MAINTENANCE Error Messages During Battery Test

Message Description Action

Insert battery

Battery test cannot be done because the battery is not inserted in the defibrillator. Battery test cannot be done because AC power is not supplied to the defibrillator. A battery other than the specified one is used. Or defibrillator abnormality. A battery other than the specified one is used. Or the battery is deteriorated. Faulty defibrillator Faulty defibrillator The battery temperature is high and the battery charging stops.

First disconnect the power cord and then insert the battery into the defibrillator. Do the test again. Supply AC power to the defibrillator and do the test again. Use the specified battery pack. If the message still appears, contact your Nihon Kohden distributor or representative. Contact your Nihon Kohden distributor or representative. Contact your Nihon Kohden distributor or representative. With the power cord connected, turn the Energy/Mode Select control to OFF, and continue the battery charging for the next use.

Connect to AC power Battery discharge timed out Battery charge timed out Battery charging error Battery FET Error Battery charging stopped due to increased temperature. Turn Energy/Mode Select to OFF to charge battery

7. Press the Menu key to return to the System Setup - Menu screen.

Checking the Battery Appearance

To prevent battery trouble, check the battery appearance every 6 months. The check schedule should be written on the battery check label attached to the defibrillator. 1. Check the outside appearance of the battery pack. If there is any damage (crack, deformation, cable discontinuity and so on) on the battery or the battery leaks, replace the battery with a new one. If the battery is dirty with dust, remove it. If the battery check label says it is the day to replace the battery, replace the battery with a new one. 2. After checking, change the battery check label. If the battery is replaced, write down the date of the first use on the new battery.

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