Safety Alert Descriptions - GE AED Pro Service Manual

SAFETY ALERT DESCRIPTIONS

The following is a list of AED safety alerts that appear in this section and throughout this manual. You must read,
understand, and heed these safety alerts before attempting to operate the AED.
DANGER: Fire and Explosion Hazard
Do not use the AED in the presence of flammable gases (including concentrated oxygen) to avoid possible
explosion or fire hazard.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Defibrillation shock current flowing through unwanted pathways is potentially a serious electrical shock hazard.
To avoid this hazard during defibrillation abide by all of the following:
• Do not touch the patient, unless performance of CPR is indicated
• Do not touch metal objects in contact with the patient
• Keep defibrillation pads and ECG electrodes clear of other pads or metal parts in contact with patient
• Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before defibrillation
WARNING: Shock and Possible Equipment Damage
Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before defibrillation to prevent electrical shock
and potential damage to the equipment.
WARNING: Battery is Not Rechargeable
Do not attempt to recharge the battery. Any attempt to recharge the battery may result in an explosion or fire
hazard.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Do not disassemble the AED! Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or death. Refer
maintenance issues to authorized service personnel.
CAUTION: Temperature/Humidity/Pressure Extremes
Exposing the AED to extreme environmental conditions outside of its operating parameters may compromise
the ability of the AED to function properly. The RescueReady® daily self-test verifies the impact of extreme
environmental conditions on the AED; if the daily self-test determines environmental conditions outside of the
AEDs operating parameters, a "SERVICE REQUIRED" alert will be issued to prompt the user to move the AED
to environmental conditions within the acceptable operating parameters at once. See Section 7 – Technical
Data, Parameters, Operation and Standby Conditions.
CAUTION: Lithium Sulfur Dioxide Battery
Pressurized contents: Never recharge, short circuit, puncture, deform, or expose to temperatures above 65°C
(149°F). Remove the battery when discharged.
CAUTION: Battery Disposal
Recycle or dispose of the lithium battery in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. To avoid fire and
explosion hazard, do not burn or incinerate the battery.
CAUTION: Use only Approved Equipment
Using batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than those approved by GE may cause the AED to
function improperly during a rescue.
CAUTION: Possible Improper AED Performance
Using pads that are damaged or expired may result in improper AED performance.
CAUTION: Possible Radio Frequency (RF) Susceptibility
RF susceptibility from cellular phones, CB radios and FM 2-way radio may cause incorrect rhythm recognition
and subsequent shock advisory. When attempting a rescue using the AED, do not operate wireless
radiotelephones within 2 meters of the AED – turn power OFF to the radiotelephone and other like equipment
near the incident.
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