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™ Service Manual 9650-0308-01 Rev. A March 2005...
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An issue date and revision level for this manual appear on the front cover. If more than three years have elapsed since this date, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation to determine if additional product information updates are available. ZOLL and stat•padz are registered trademarks, and AED Plus, AED Pro, CPR-D•padz, pedi•padz, pro•padz, PowerCharger, Preconnect, RescueNet, Smart Alarms, and v•pak are trademarks of ZOLL Medical...
1.0 Physical Inspection....................1-3 2.0 Preventive Maintenance Test .................. 1-4 3.0 Manual Self-Test ..................... 1-9 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the AED Plus Unit ..................2-2 AED Plus Error Log Messages ................... 2-4 Appendix A Maintenance Tests Checklist Instructions .........................A-2 ZOLL AED Plus Maintenance Tests Checklist ..............A-3 Index 9650-0308-01 Rev.
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Preface ZOLL Medical Corporation provides this manual for technicians who service the AED Plus™ device or diagnose malfunctions. This manual contains the following sections: Preface — Provides safety warnings and an overview of the manual’s contents. Review this section thoroughly before servicing an AED Plus unit.
REFACE Related Documentation In addition to this service manual, the following manuals are available for the AED Plus unit: AED Plus Operator’s Guide (9650-0300-01) — Describes what the rescuer sees, hears, and • does while operating the unit. AED Plus Administrator’s Guide (9650-0301-01) — Describes the features and functions of •...
Not new battery cells Push button Do not push button Recommended manufacturer VARTA Do not use this manufacturer Unit equipped to treat adult and pediatric patients Conformité Européenne Complies with medical device directive 93/42/EEC. 9650-0308-01 Rev. A ZOLL AED Plus Service Manual...
WARNING! The AED Plus unit can generate as much as 2250 volts with sufficient current to cause lethal shocks. Before discharging the defibrillator, warn everyone near the equipment to “STAND CLEAR.”...
Technical Service Technical Service If the AED Plus unit requires service, contact the ZOLL Technical Service Department or your local distributor. Telephone: 1-800-348-9011 (U.S.A. customers only) 1-978-421-9655 Fax: 1-978-421-0010 When requesting service, please provide the following information to the service...
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Chapter 1 Maintenance Tests This chapter describes the procedures for routine testing of the AED Plus unit. A test typically consists of multiple steps, each of which requires a pass/fail rating. For each step, perform the specified action and then verify that the expected results occur. If all expected results occur, assign a “Pass”...
ZOLL AED Plus Simulator — • When connected to an AED Plus unit, the simulator can send it various simulated cardiac rhythms (ventricular fibrillation, normal sinus rhythm, or asystole) and optional simulated chest compression readings (rate and depth), so that you can test the unit’s response.
Are input connectors clean and undamaged? If electrodes are preconnected, is the cable free from damage, are the pads sealed within the packaging, and are the electrodes within the expiration date shown on the packaging? 9650-0308-01 Rev. A ZOLL AED Plus Service Manual 1–3...
AINTENANCE ESTS 2.0 Preventive Maintenance Test Use this test to verify that the AED Plus unit is working properly and ready for use. For an alternative test using the AED Plus Simulator, refer to the AED Plus Administrator’s Guide. Note: To verify that the delivered energy for the first, second, and third shocks corresponds to the unit’s preconfigured adult energy levels, use the ZOLL Administration Software...
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Preventive Maintenance Test Test Procedure Test Action Expected Result(s) Pass Fail Turn on the AED Plus unit. UNIT OK ADULT PADS DON’T TOUCH PATIENT, ANALYZING TREATMENT ADVISED (or SHOCK ADVISED) DON’T TOUCH PATIENT. PRESS TREATMENT BUTTON (or PRESS SHOCK BUTTON) Press the Treatment button •...
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(SHOCKS: 3). These three prompts are optional: — OPEN AIRWAY — CHECK BREATHING — GIVE TWO BREATHS CHECK CIRCULATION (or CHECK PULSE) IF NO CIRCULATION START CPR (or IF NO PULSE START CPR) 1–6 www.zoll.com 9650-0308-01 Rev. A...
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Preventive Maintenance Test Test Action Expected Result(s) Pass Fail Turn off the AED Plus unit. Set the analyzer to NSR (normal sinus rhythm). Turn on the AED Plus unit. UNIT OK ADULT PADS DON’T TOUCH PATIENT, ANALYZING. NO TREATMENT ADVISED...
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Action Expected Result(s) Pass Fail Put the puck down and turn off the AED Plus unit. Disconnect the universal adapter cable from the AED Plus unit. Wait 10 seconds and then turn on PLUG IN CABLE the AED Plus unit.
• Display screen (if present) is functional. • Tools Needed None. • Test Setup Turn off the AED Plus unit. • If they are not already in place, preconnect defibrillation electrodes to the unit. • Test Procedure Test Action Expected Result(s)
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Troubleshooting This chapter describes common technical issues encountered during routine maintenance or after a malfunction of the AED Plus unit. This chapter also lists critical AED Plus error log messages that indicate the unit requires technical service. This chapter contains the following sections: “Troubleshooting the AED Plus Unit”...
The following tables include common issues and their solutions. First, try the recommendations given under “Operator Action.” If these steps do not remedy the problem, follow the suggestions under “Technical Action.” For information on contacting ZOLL Technical Service, refer to page vii. Table 2-1. AED Plus Troubleshooting Problem...
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Troubleshooting the AED Plus Unit Table 2-1. AED Plus Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Operator Action Technical Action — Release the Treatment button. If the message persists, RELEASE SHOCK Do not press the button until the remove the unit from service BUTTON...
ROUBLESHOOTING AED Plus Error Log Messages The AED Plus unit records internal errors in an error log, which you can retrieve by using a Windows-based personal computer with ZOLL Administration Software (ZAS). To retrieve the error log, follow these steps:...
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AED Plus Error Log Messages Table 2-2. AED Plus Error Log Messages (continued) Error Error Message Patient impedance experienced a short The A2D is getting non-accurate readings during its test The message queue overflowed PowerOn task has timed out while waiting for a self test result to come back.
Appendix A Maintenance Tests Checklist This appendix provides a sample maintenance checklist for the AED Plus unit. To ensure that the equipment is functioning properly and ready for emergency use, complete the checklist periodically according to local protocols. Your organization can create custom checklists for your specific requirements.
To maintain records for maintenance testing, photocopy the checklist shown on the following pages. The checklist includes an entry for each test described in this manual. Use these copies to record the results of your testing and then retain the copies for your records. A–2 www.zoll.com 9650-0308-01 Rev. A...
Maintenance Tests Checklist Date Tester Use this checklist to record the results of AED Plus maintenance tests and keep it for your Signature records. For a description of each numbered test, refer to Chapter 1, "Maintenance Tests" in the AED Plus Service Manual.