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SurePower ™ Charger Station

Operator’s Guide

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The issue date for the SurePower ™ Charger Station Operator’s Guide (REF 9650-0535-01 Rev. C) is

April, 2015.

If more than three years have elapsed since the issue date, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation to

determine if additional product information updates are available.

ZOLL and PowerCharger are registered trademarks, and SurePower is a trademark of ZOLL Medical

Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2015 ZOLL Medical Corporation. All rights reserved.

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Preface

Using this Manual ......................................................................................................ii

Organization ........................................................................................................ii

Symbols Used on the Equipment ....................................................................... iii

Conventions ........................................................................................................v

Inspection and Service ............................................................................................. vi

Contacting Technical Service ............................................................................ vi

Safety ..................................................................................................................... viii

Warnings .......................................................................................................... viii

Cautions ............................................................................................................. ix

Notes ..................................................................................................................ix

FDA Tracking Requirements ...............................................................................x

Notification of Adverse Events ............................................................................x

Chapter 1

Product Overview

SurePower Charger Station Charging Bays........................................................................ 1-1

Battery Bay Panels ..................................................................................................... 1-2

Charger and Battery Keys .......................................................................................... 1-3

Battery Charging Requirements ................................................................................. 1-3

Charging Methods .............................................................................................................. 1-4

AutoTest ..................................................................................................................... 1-4

QuickCharge ............................................................................................................... 1-4

ManualTest ................................................................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2

Set Up

Powering on the Charger .................................................................................................... 2-2

Self Test at Power On ................................................................................................. 2-2

Installing Battery Well Spacers (Optional)........................................................................... 2-3

Chapter 3

Operation

Troubleshooting Charging Faults ........................................................................................ 3-4

Testing Batteries (Manual Procedure) ................................................................................ 3-4

When Should You Test and Recalibrate a Battery? ................................................... 3-4

Performing a Manual Battery Test .............................................................................. 3-5

Testing Battery Bays ........................................................................................................... 3-6

Charger Operation -- General Information .......................................................................... 3-7

Indicators When Powering On or Testing the Unit ............................................................. 3-7

Indicators When Charging a Battery ........................................................................... 3-8

Indicators When Removing a Battery ......................................................................... 3-9

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Preface

This manual describes how to set up, use, and maintain ZOLL Medical Corporation’s

SurePower ™ Charger Station, which you use to test, recalibrate, and charge ZOLL’s

rechargable defibrillator batteries.

It is important that you read and understand the information in this manual. The proper

charging and maintenance of ZOLL’s rechargable defibrillator batteries is critical to the reliable

operation of your ZOLL defibrillator.

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Using this Manual

This section describes the organization of the ZOLL SurePower Charger Station Operator’s

Guide.

Organization

The manual is organized as follows:

Preface

Provides introductory information about this manual: the manual’s organization, the symbols

and conventions that the manual uses, and important warnings and notices regarding the

SurePower Charger Station.

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Provides a general overview of the SurePower Charger Station.

Chapter 2 Set Up

Describes how to set up the SurePower Charger Station.

Chapter 3 Operation

Describes how to use the SurePower Charger Station to test, recalibrate, and charge ZOLL’s

rechargable defibrillator batteries.

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Describes how to clean and maintain the SurePower Charger Station and how to troubleshoot

operating problems.

Chapter 5 Battery Management

Provides general information on how to run an effective battery management program. This

chapter also provides general information on how to set up a battery recyling program.

Chapter 6 Product Specifications

Provides a detailed list of product specifications for the ZOLL SurePower Charger Station.

Appendix A Manufacturer’s Declaration -- Electromagnetic Emissions

Provides information on electromagnetic emissions in regard to the SurePower Charger

Station.

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Symbols Used on the Equipment

This manual, the SurePower Charger Station, or the SurePower Battery Pack may display any

or all of the following symbols:

Symbol

Description

Attention! Refer to Operator’s Guide for more information.

DANGER high voltage present.

Protective (earth) ground terminal.

Alternating current.

Temperature Limitation.

Conformité Européenne Complies with medical device directive 93/42/EEC.

Contains lead. Recycle or dispose of properly.

Contains lithium. Recycle or dispose of properly.

Keep away from open flame and high heat.

Do not discard in trash. Recycle or dispose of properly.

Nonionizing electromagnetic radiation.

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Symbol

Description

Return to a collection site intended for waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE). Do not dispose of in unsorted trash.

Signal I/O connector (RS-232) for connection to a personal computer for use

with optional software.

With respect to electric shock, fire, mechanical, and other specified hazards

only in accordance with UL 60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1, Medical

Equipment Certified for USA and Canada 58NA.

Manufacturer.

Authorized representative in the European Community.

Serial Number.

Catalogue number.

Consult instructions for use.

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Warning!

Warning statements describe conditions or actions that can result in personal injury or

death.

Caution

Caution statements describe conditions or actions that can result in damage to the SurePower

Charger Station.

Note:

Notes contain additional information on using and maintaining the SurePower Charger

Station.

The manual displays button and LED labels in bold face type.

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Inspection and Service

When unpacking the SurePower Charger Station, carefully inspect each container for damage.

If the shipping container or cushion material is damaged, keep it until you have checked the

contents for completeness and the unit has been checked for mechanical and electrical integrity.

If the contents are incomplete, if there is physical damage, or if the unit does not pass its

electrical self-test, North American customers should call ZOLL’s Technical Service

Department. Customers outside of the United States and Canada should contact their ZOLL

authorized representative. If the shipping container is damaged, also notify the carrier.

Contacting Technical Service

The SurePower Charger Station does not require periodic recalibration or adjustment. You

should, however, periodically perform the tests that this manual describes to verify proper

operation of the unit.

If the SurePower Charger Station requires service, North American customers should contact

the ZOLL Technical Service Department:

Telephone: 1-800-348-9011

1-978-421-9655

FAX:

1-978-421-0010

Customers outside of the United States and Canada should contact their ZOLL authorized

representative.

When requesting service for the SurePower Charger Station, please provide the following

information to the Technical Service representative:

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Unit serial number

Description of the problem

Department using the equipment

Purchase order to allow tracking of loan equipment

Purchase order for a unit with an expired warranty

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Returning a unit for service

If you need to send a SurePower Charger Station to the ZOLL Technical Service Department

for repair, obtain a service request (SR) number from the service representative.

If you are returning a SurePower Charger Station, remove all battery packs from the unit, and

return the unit in the original containers or equivalent packaging, and be sure to include the

service request number with the unit.

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For customers

Return the unit to

In the U.S.A.

ZOLL Medical Corporation

269 Mill Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105

Attention: Technical Service Department (SR number)

Telephone: 1-800-348-9011

1-978-421-9655

Fax:

In Canada

1-978-421-0010

ZOLL Medical Canada, Inc.

1750 Sismet Rd., Unit #1

Mississauga, ON L4W 1R6

Attention: Technical Service Department (SR number)

Telephone: 1-866-442-1011

In other locations

The nearest authorized ZOLL Medical Corporation

representative.

To locate an authorized service center, contact the

International Sales Department at

ZOLL Medical Corporation

269 Mill Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105

Telephone: 1-978-421-9655

The ZOLL Serial Number

Each ZOLL product displays a serial number that contains information about that product.

From left to right, ZOLL serial numbers are structured as follows:

• A two-character product code

• A three-character date-of-manufacture code

• A product serial number of six or more alphanumeric characters.

The product code for the SurePower Charger Station is “AC” and one product code for the

SurePower Battery Pack is “AE.”

The first two characters of the date-of-manufacture code give the last two digits of the year (for

example, “05” would appear for products manufactured in 2005). The last character of the dateof-manufacture code gives the month in which the product was manufactured. The month

appears in the form of a single alphabetic character: “A” for January, “B” for February, “C” for

March, and so on through “L” for December.

The product serial number is a unique set of alphanumeric characters that ZOLL assigns to each

individual unit.

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Safety

The following sections provide important warnings and notices regarding the ZOLL SurePower

Charger Station.

Warnings

• Accidental sliding or drop of the SurePower Charger Station or battery may cause physical

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injury. Operate the SurePower Charger Station on a stable surface and be careful when

carrying or moving the unit to avoid injury. Damaged batteries may expose users to a safety

hazard. Should the SurePower Charger Station or SurePower Battery Pack be dropped,

inspect and test the unit prior to further use following the procedures described in this

manual. Use caution when handling batteries with damaged cases.

Avoid prolonged exposure of the SurePower Charger Station or SurePower Battery Pack to

direct sunlight to minimize charger and battery heating and the damage that may occur from

exposure to ultraviolet light.

The SurePower Charger Station and ZOLL rechargable defibrillator batteries have been

tested against interference from radio frequency emissions typical of two-way radios used in

emergency service/public safety activities. Refer to Appendix A to determine recommended

operating distances from RF transmission equipment.

Use only the AC cord supplied with the device. Failure to use the proper line cord could

result in excess leakage currents, EMC problems, and reduced safety.

Do not disassemble the SurePower Charger Station. A shock hazard exists. Refer all

problems to qualified personnel.

Do not place anything on top of or beneath the SurePower Charger Station, such as blankets

or cloths. Doing so may block the vents on the unit, preventing proper dissipation of heat

during operation.

Do not use the SurePower Charger Station unit stacked with other equipment.

Do not use a battery unless the charger’s Ready LED is lit and the Fault LED is off. Failure

to do so may result in the use of a fully depleted battery.

Use the SurePower Charger Station only in a well-ventilated area. Should a battery become

overheated, the battery can vent gas that is harmful and potentially explosive.

An insulation or ground failure in the SurePower Charger Station can result in dangerous

leakage currents. To avoid this, perform periodic inspection following the procedures

described in this manual.

Do not operate the SurePower Charger Station in the presence of flammable agents (such as

gasoline), oxygen-rich atmospheres, or flammable anesthetics. Using the device in the

presence of flammable agents can cause an explosion.

Do not immerse or set the SurePower Charger Station or SurePower Battery Pack in liquid.

Using the device near or within puddles of water may present a shock hazard to the operator,

patient, and nearby personnel.

A pinch hazard exists when installing a battery into a charging bay.

If the display indicators on a SurePower Battery Pack are not consistent with the indicators

on the SurePower Charger Station or ZOLL defibrillator, a fault condition may be present.

Remove the battery from service as soon as practical, and verify the correct operation of the

charger, defibrillator, and battery.

Do not use the SurePower Charger Station in environmental conditions that fall outside of

those specified in Chapter 6, “Product Specifications -- SurePower Charger Station.” Using

the SurePower Charger Station in environmental conditions that fall outside those described

in the product specifications can result in failure of the unit.

Do not use the SurePower Charger Station in the proximity of Electrosurgical Units (ESU).

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Cautions

• Follow all recommended maintenance instructions. If a problem occurs, obtain service

immediately.

• Do not use alcohol or ketones (MEK, acetone, etc.) to clean the SurePower Charger Station.

• Do not sterilize or autoclave the SurePower Charger Station.

• Do not touch the exposed pins in the bottom of a charging bay -- if the pins are damaged, the

charging bay won’t be usable. These pins do not pose an electrical hazard.

• Do not install batteries into Monitor/Defibrillators or a SurePower Charger Station that is

not plugged into live AC mains when storage may exceed 90 days. Battery damage may

occur.

Notes

• If you are disposing of your SurePower Charger Station, contact your local authorities to

determine the requirements for the recycling and disposal of electrical equipment and follow

those requirements.

• The end-of-life for the SurePower Charger Station is determined by the availability of

replacement parts and service for the unit. Contact ZOLL’s Technical Service Department

for information on the availability of replacement parts and service for the SurePower

Charger Station.

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FDA Tracking Requirements

U.S. Federal Law (21 CFR 821) requires the tracking of defibrillators. Under this law, owners

of this device must notify ZOLL Medical Corporation if this product is

• received

• lost, stolen, or destroyed

• donated, resold, or otherwise distributed to a different organization

If any such event occurs, contact ZOLL Medical Corporation in writing with the following

information:

1. Originator's organization – Company name, address, contact name, and contact phone

number

2. Part number, model number, and serial number of the device

3. Disposition of the device (for example, received, lost, stolen, destroyed, distributed to

another organization), new location and/or organization (if known and different from

originator’s organization) – company name, address, contact name, and contact phone

number

4. Date when the change took effect

Please address the information to:

ZOLL Medical Corporation

Attn: Tracking Coordinator

269 Mill Road

Chelmsford, MA 01824-4105

Fax: (978) 421-0025

Tel: (978) 421-9655

Notification of Adverse Events

As a health care provider, you may have responsibilities under the Safe Medical Devices Act

(SMDA) for reporting the occurrence of certain events to ZOLL Medical Corporation and

possibly, in the United States, to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

These events, described in 21 CFR Part 803, include device-related death and serious injury or

illness. In any event, as part of our Quality Assurance Program, ZOLL Medical Corporation

should be notified of any device failures or malfunctions. This information is required to ensure

that ZOLL Medical Corporation provides only the highest quality products.

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SurePower Charger Station Charging Bays

Chapter 1

Product Overview

The ZOLL SurePower Charger Station is a four-bay unit that can test, recalibrate, and charge

up to four ZOLL rechargable defibrillator batteries at once. It is a multi-chemistry charger that

works with both ZOLL lithium ion and lead acid batteries.

Figure 1-1 SurePower Charger Station

SurePower Charger Station Charging Bays

The charging bays in the SurePower Charger Station are designed to accommodate the

following ZOLL rechargable lithium ion battery:

• SurePower Battery Pack

and the following ZOLL rechargable lead acid batteries:

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Battery Pack PD4410

Smart Ready Battery

Smart Battery

XL Smart Ready Battery

XL Smart Battery

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Battery Bay Panels

At the front of each bay is an information and control panel:

Figure 1-2 Battery Bay Control Panel

Each panel has four LEDs with identifying icons and a Test button:

Charging. The LED lights above this icon to indicate that the battery is charging.

Ready. The LED lights above this icon to indicate that the battery is fully charged

and ready for use.

Test button. Pressing this button initiates a manual test of the battery or, if the bay

is empty, a test of the charging bay.

Test. The LED lights above this icon to indicate that the charger is testing the

battery. If the bay is empty, this icon lights to indicate that the charger is testing the

charging bay.

Fault. The charger has determined that there is a fault with the battery. If there is

no battery in the charging bay, the charger has determined that there is a fault with

that bay.

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SurePower Charger Station Charging Bays

Charger and Battery Keys

ZOLL’s defibrillator batteries and the bays in the SurePower Charger Station are keyed to

prevent incompatible batteries from seating in the charging bays and damaging the SurePower

Charger Station. The following illustration shows the key on the SurePower Battery Pack.

Figure 1-3 Battery Key

Batteries that do not have the correct keys will not seat in the charging bays and cannot be

charged and tested by the SurePower Charger Station. For example, the AED PRO

defibrillator’s disposable battery pack is keyed differently and will not seat in the SurePower

Charger Station.

Caution

Do not use the SurePower Charger Station to charge any battery packs which are not designed

for use with SurePower Charger Stations.

Battery Charging Requirements

Each battery type has its own charging requirements. When you place a SurePower Battery

Pack into the bay of a SurePower charger, the charger identifies the battery type and the battery

communicates its charging requirements to the charger.

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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Charging Methods

The SurePower Charger Station supports a variety of charging methods: AutoTest,

QuickCharge, and ManualTest. These charging methods control how quickly the charger

brings the battery to full charge and whether or not the battery’s runtime indicator is

recalibrated.

AutoTest

The AutoTest charging method drains the remaining charge from a depleted battery before

recharging it. During this process, the charger measures the battery’s capacity to ensure that the

battery meets or exceeds the minimum runtime requirements for emergency defibrillator use.

The AutoTest charging method is the default charging method for ZOLL’s lead acid batteries

because it helps lead acid batteries maintain their storage capacity and extend their usable life.

QuickCharge

The QuickCharge charging method immediately charges the depleted battery.

The QuickCharge charging method is the default charging method for ZOLL’s lithium ion

batteries, such as the SurePower Battery Pack. The QuickCharge method is the quickest way

to charge lithium ion batteries, which do not require frequent testing to maintain their usable

life.

ManualTest

The ManualTest charging method tests and recalibrates ZOLL batteries.

ZOLL’s lead acid batteries with runtime indicators periodically require recalibration through

the use of the ManualTest charging method. The SurePower Battery Pack automatically

recalibrates itself.

We describe how to perform a ManualTest in Chapter 3.

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Chapter 2

Set Up

Place the SurePower Charger Station on a stable, secure surface.

Position the charger so that the control panel and LED’s face the area from which you’ll be

working -- this will make it easier to see the LED’s and install and remove batteries.

Make sure that there are at least four inches of clear space surrounding the charger. This

provides the air circulation necessary for the charger to dissipate the heat that it generates

during operation.

Figure 2-1 Charger Setup

Caution

Do not place anything on top of or beneath the unit that might block the vents.

Warning!

Do not place open containers of liquids (drink cups, etc.) on or near the charger.

Spilling liquids on the charger can result in an electrical safety hazard.

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CHAPTER 2 SET UP

The charger rests on four rubber feet when you place it on a table top or counter.

Figure 2-2 SurePower Charger Station Bottom View

Caution

Do not remove the rubber feet from the charger base. The rubber feet provide a space between

the charger base and the work surface that is necessary for adequate heat dissipation.

Powering on the Charger

To power on the charger, plug the AC cord attached to the rear of the charger into live AC

mains.

Use only the AC cord that ZOLL Medical Corporation provides.

Note:

Warning!

There is no power switch on the SurePower Charger Station -- the unit is powered on at

all times when it is plugged in and AC power is available.

Always inspect the AC cord before use. Do not use the AC cord if it is defective -- for

example, the cord’s insulation is cracked or the cord is severely kinked.

Self Test at Power On

When you connect to the AC mains without batteries in the charging bays, the charger performs

a self-test which briefly lights all LEDs and then sounds an audible alarm tone. After a few

seconds all LEDs, except the Power LED in the middle of the control panel, will go out.

Should the charger detect a fault with its operation, it will light the Fault LED for the charger

bay or bays affected by this fault.

Note:

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If batteries are installed in the charging bays when you power on the SurePower

Charger Station, the charger performs only a partial self test; the SurePower Charger

Station performs a full self test when you remove the batteries from the charger bays.

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Installing Battery Well Spacers (Optional)

Installing Battery Well Spacers (Optional)

The SurePower Charger Station is designed to accept molded plastic battery well spacers that you

can install in the back of the charging bays (REF 8050-0032-01). Use these well spacers if you

will be charging only SurePower Battery Packs. The well spacers improve the fit of SurePower

Battery Packs in the charger bays and prevent older ZOLL lead acid batteries from being used

with the charger.

Figure 2-3 Battery Well Spacer (REF 8050-0032-01).

To install the battery well spacer, use the screws provided and the pre-drilled holes in the back

of the battery bay to secure the bay spacers as shown in the following illustration.

Figure 2-4 Installing the Battery Well Spacer

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Chapter 3

Operation

You can charge up to four batteries at once -- one in each bay.

To charge a battery pack, follow this procedure:

Step

Action

1.

Insert the battery into an open battery bay. Place the back of the battery against

the back of the charging bay, and then press the battery down until it clicks.

Warning! To avoid pinching your fingers, hold the battery by the top edges as shown

in the illustration above when inserting the battery into the charging bay.

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Step

Action

2.

After you insert the battery, the charger begins charging the battery and lights the

Charging LED.

See the table at the end of this chapter for information on how the charger

indicates its operational state after you insert a battery.

3.

Allow the battery time to charge.

The charging time will depend on the battery type, how depleted the battery was

when you put it into the charger, and which charging method the battery requires.

When the battery is fully charged, the charger lights the Ready LED:

Note: If you remove a battery before it is fully charged, the SurePower Charger Station

beeps to alert you.

If the battery fails the capacity test during testing, the SurePower Charger Station

always lights the Fault LED:

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Step

Action

4.

Remove the battery

To remove the battery, insert a finger into the recess at the semi-circular opening

of the charging bay, press the battery’s locking clip to disengage it from the latch,

and then lift the battery out.

Note: If the charged battery has failed the capacity test and the Fault LED is on, the

charger beeps to alert you. Do not use this battery in a defibrillator.

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CHAPTER 3 OPERATION

Troubleshooting Charging Faults

If the charger detects a charging fault, you can perform the following tasks to determine the

nature of the fault:

1. Remove the battery pack and inspect it. If the battery pack’s casing or pins are damaged,

remove that battery from service.

2. Inspect the charging bay. If the charging bay or the its contacts are dirty, unplug the charger

from the AC mains, clean it (following the procedure that we describe in Chapter 4), and then

reinsert the battery pack. If the charger casing or the charging bay is damaged, unplug the

charger from the AC mains, remove it from service, and then test the battery in a clean,

undamaged charger.

3. If the battery pack and charger are clean and undamaged, reinsert the battery pack.

4. If the Fault LED lights after reinserting the battery pack, remove the battery pack, wait 10

seconds, and then press the battery pack’s Test button. If the battery’s Fault LED lights,

remove the battery pack from service. If the battery pack’s fault light does not light, test the

battery pack in another charger.

Testing Batteries (Manual Procedure)

Performing a battery test in one charger bay will not affect the operation of any other bay (other

than to possibly extend charge time).

The battery test measures the battery’s capacity.

When Should You Test and Recalibrate a Battery?

You should test and recalibrate batteries after a certain number of use (charge/discharge) cycles.

The number of use cycles between battery tests depends on the battery type. For example, all

ZOLL smart lead acid batteries require testing every twenty use cycles or every three months.

The SurePower Battery Pack automatically recalibrates when necessary.

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A battery will pass a battery test (the charger lights the Ready LED) if the battery can

be charged to at least 60% of its original factory charge capacity. Lead acid batteries

that fail the test may have a significantly reduced operating time when installed in a

defibrillator. You should remove these batteries from service.

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Testing Batteries (Manual Procedure)

Performing a Manual Battery Test

To perform a manual battery test, follow this procedure:

Step

Action

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Insert the battery into the charging bay and press the Test Button on the bay’s

control panel.

The charger lights the Test LED and begins testing the battery. The Test LED will

remain lit for the duration of the test.

When the battery is fully charged and has passed a factory-configured minimum

capacity test, the charger lights the Ready and Test LED’s.

If the charger determines that the battery has insufficient capacity, it lights the

Fault and Test LED’s.

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CHAPTER 3 OPERATION

Testing Battery Bays

In the SurePower Charger Station, the four battery bays work independently of each other, and

you can test bays individually to determine if a specific bay is working correctly.

Warning!

Test the charger’s battery bays on a regular basis. Neglecting these tests may result in

using a charger that is not fully functional and, as such, not capable of maintaining a

sufficient number of fully charged batteries to operate all of your ZOLL defibrillators

effectively.

To test a battery bay, follow this procedure:

Step

Action

1.

Remove the battery from the bay.

2.

Press the Test Button on the battery bay’s control panel.

The charger lights all four LEDs, operates the fan, and beeps for several seconds.

If the LEDs go out and the beep stops, the battery bay is fully functional and

without defects.

If the Fault LED remains lit, the battery bay is defective.

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Charger Operation -- General Information

Charger Operation -- General Information

As you use the SurePower Charger Station, the unit will light its LEDs and issue audible beeps

to indicate various operational states. Generally, the charger will issue two beeps whenever a

fault condition occurs.

The following tables summarize what the LED display and beeps indicate during different

operating modes. The charger lights LEDs in one of two ways: steady (persistent) or brief

(periodic).

Indicators When Powering On or Testing the Unit

Charger Operational State

Charge LED Ready LED

Test LED

Fault LED

Power LED

Audible

Alarm

No power to charger.

Charger powered on.

Charger Unit Test initiated

(TEST button pressed, no

battery in bay).

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

(brief)

(brief)

(brief)

(brief)

(steady)

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

(brief)

(brief)

(brief)

(brief)

(steady)

Charger Unit Test

successful.

Charger Unit Test fails.

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Indicators When Charging a Battery

Charger Operational State

Battery in bay (QuickCharge

Method -- battery charging).

Charge

LED

Ready

LED

Battery Capacity Test successful.

Fault

LED

Audible Alarm

ON

(steady)

Battery in bay (AutoTest or Manual

Test Method -- battery being

drained).

Battery Test in progress (AutoTest

or Manual Test Method -- battery

charging).

Test

LED

ON

(steady)

ON

ON

(steady)

(steady)

ON

ON

(steady) (steady)

Battery Capacity Test failed.

ON

2 Beeps when

(steady) (steady) battery removed.

Battery or charger fault detected

when charging.

3-8

ON

ON

2 Beeps when

(steady) battery removed.

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Indicators When Removing a Battery

Charger Operational State

Charge

LED

Ready

LED

Test

LED

Fault

LED

Audible Alarm

Battery removed from bay -- no

battery fault detected.

Battery removed from bay -battery fault detected.

2 Beeps

Battery removed from bay -- not

fully charged.

2 Beeps

Battery removed from bay -charger fault detected.

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Inspection

Chapter 4

Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes a series of non-technical operational checks that you should perform

annually to ensure the proper operation of the SurePower Charger Station.

Inspection

Begin by inspecting the charger to ensure that it’s clean (with no fluid spills). Make sure that

nothing has been placed on top of the charger and that there are at least four inches of clear

space around the charger so that it can dissipate heat effectively.

You can then perform the following quick, non-technical operational checks:

1. Inspect for cracks or damage to the charger housing.

2. Inspect the AC cord for severe kinks or exposed wires.

3. Connect the charger to live AC mains. The charger will beep, turn on the fan, and light all

LEDs for several seconds. The Power LED will remain lit after the other LEDs go off.

4. With all battery bays empty, check that all LEDs on the control panel except the Power LED

are off.

5. Press the Test button under each bay to verify that the bays are fully operational (for more

information, see the section, “Testing Battery Bays,” in Chapter 3).

6. Insert a battery into each bay. Verify that the appropriate LEDs in each bay immediately

illuminate.

Cleaning

Clean the SurePower Charger Station with a soft cloth, mild soap, and water.

Do not immerse any part of the SurePower Charger Station in water. Do not use alcohol or

ketones (MEK, acetone, etc.). Do not autoclave the SurePower Charger Station.

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Troubleshooting

The following troubleshooting procedures are for use by non-technical personnel using the

SurePower Charger Station. This section addresses many common problems or questions that

can arise during operation.

If problems persist after you perform these troubleshooting procedures, contact the ZOLL

Technical Service Department or your authorized ZOLL representative.

1. Power LED does not light.

• Check that the charger is plugged into an appropriate power source.

• Check that the power cord is securely inserted into the charger.

• Check for a defective power cord.

• Plug the charger into another power source.

2. Charging LED does not light when a battery is in the battery bay.

•

•

•

•

•

Check to see if the charger is in the drain phase of a battery test (Test LED is illuminated).

Check that the battery is properly seated in the bay.

Check that the contacts are clean and not damaged.

Test the battery bay for proper functionality.

Use another battery that you know is good.

3. Test LED does not light when you press the Test button.

•

•

•

•

Check that the battery is properly seated in the battery bay.

Check that the contacts are clean and not damaged.

Test the battery bay for proper functionality.

Use another battery that you know is good.

4. Battery fails test cycle (both the Fault and Test LEDs light).

• Test the battery bay for proper functionality.

• Repeat the battery test cycle.

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Getting the Most from Your Lead Acid Batteries

Chapter 5

Using ZOLL Rechargable

Batteries Effectively

This chapter describes how you can use ZOLL rechargable batteries most effectively. This

chapter also describes what a Battery Management Program is and how you use it to ensure that

your ZOLL defibrillators always have adequate battery power.

Getting the Most from Your Lead Acid Batteries

The ZOLL 4410/Smart/Smart Ready and XL Battery Packs are lead acid batteries. Lead acid

batteries require full recharging after use. The continuous short-cycle recharging of lead acid

batteries will result in reduced capacity and early battery failure. An effective battery

management plan can maximize the usable life of your batteries by ensuring that the batteries

are correctly recharged.

Replacing Batteries

Several factors contribute to the loss of a battery’s charge capacity: frequency of use, the

number of batteries used, and the pattern of discharging and recharging batteries. Because of

this, it is good practice to replace and discard used batteries on a preventive, scheduled basis.

The most effective preventive replacement interval should be based on anticipated use patterns,

battery pack testing results, and your experience with the device in actual operation. We

recommend battery replacement every eighteen months or sooner.

For more information about battery replacement schedules, contact your ZOLL Technical

Service Representative.

Low Battery Message

As a battery’s capacity diminishes, the amount of operating time remaining after a LOW

BATTERY message will also diminish. For newer or lesser-used batteries, the operating time

remaining after this warning will be significantly longer than the operating time remaining on

batteries that have seen more use. In either case, this warning will ultimately lead to

defibrillator shut-off, and consequently, the low battery should be replaced with a fully-charged

battery as soon as possible.

Caution

When a LOW BATTERY message is displayed, replace the battery pack as soon as possible to

ensure continuous defibrillator operation.

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Getting the Most from Your SurePower Battery Pack

The SurePower Battery Pack is a lithium ion battery. You can recharge a depleted SurePower

Battery Pack at any time. Unlike lead acid batteries, the repeated short-cycle recharging of a

lithium ion battery will not result in reduced charge capacity and early battery failure.

It is very important that you recharge a depleted SurePower Battery Pack as soon as possible.

Caution

Never store the SurePower Battery Pack in a fully depleted state -- this will damage the battery.

Developing a Battery Management Program

The safe, reliable use of ZOLL defibrillators requires an adequate, available supply of battery

power. To ensure that an adequate supply of battery power is always available, you need to

have a well-designed Battery Management Program.

A Battery Management Program requires the following:

1. Have a sufficient number of batteries and chargers.

Have a sufficient number of batteries and battery chargers to insure that every ZOLL

resuscitation device has fully charged main and spare batteries ready at all times.

2. Assign someone to be responsible for the Battery Management Program.

Assign someone who can oversee all aspects of the Battery Management Program,

including the training of staff who use ZOLL’s resuscitation devices.

3. Define the battery exchange and charging routines.

Clinical and technical staff should determine desired use patterns and an optimum sequence

to insure consistent battery exchange and charging routines.

4. Ensure sufficient spare battery capability.

A fully-charged spare battery should be immediately available with all ZOLL resuscitation

devices. We recommend that you keep more than one spare battery available where

prolonged or repeated use of the device may be required, such as long transport situations.

5. Develop backup procedures.

You must develop backup procedures to maintain appropriate life support (such as

cardiopulmonary resuscitation) should a battery or resuscitation device fail and need to be

replaced.

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Developing a Battery Management Program

6. Test Batteries regularly.

Develop a testing schedule as part of your organization’s Battery Management Program.

The appropriate frequency of testing depends on the age of the battery pack and the

frequency and type of use. As the battery ages, testing should be more frequent since failure

may occur rapidly at the battery’s end-of-life. At a minimum, ZOLL recommends testing

every three months.

7. Develop a battery recycling and disposal plan.

The disposal of used batteries can have a negative environmental impact if it is not done

correctly, and there are often regulations specifying how batteries should be disposed of or

recycled. You should become familiar with any applicable regulations and develop a plan

that satisfies these regulations.

We encourage you to recycle your used batteries whenever possible.

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Chapter 6

Product Specifications -SurePower Charger Station

This chapter gives the product specifications for the ZOLL SurePower Charger Station :

Size

16 (Length) x 11 (Width) x 6 (Height) in

40.6 (Length) x 27.9 (Width) x 15.2 (Height) cm

Weight

15 lb (6.8 kg) without batteries

Equipment Type

IEC Class I

Power Requirements

100-240 Vrms, 50/60 Hz

120 Vrms, 400 Hz

Power Consumption

200 VA maximum.

Output per Bay

Voltage: +6 to 16.8 V dc

Charging Current: 0 to +3.00 A dc

Discharging Current: 0 to -3.00 A dc

Maximum Thermal

Output

682 BTU

Design Standards

Designed to meet or exceed UL 60601-1, EN 60601-1,

and CSA 22.2 standards for medical equipment safety

Temperature

Operation:

32°F to 122°F

0°C to 50°C

Optimal battery charging:

59°F to 95°F

15°C to 35°C

Storage and transportation:

-40°F to 158°F

-40°C to 70°C

Humidity

5% to 95% (relative humidity - non condensing).

Safety Specification

Stationary, Class I, Type B

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Altitude of Operation

-300 ft through 20,000 ft (below and above sea level)

-91 m through 6096 m (below and above sea level)

1060 through 500 mBar

Ingress Protection

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Appendix A

Manufacturer’s Declaration -Electromagnetic Emissions and

Immunity-Guidance and

Manufacturer’s Declaration -Electromagnetic Emissions

The SurePower Charger Station is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified

below. The customer or the user of the SurePower Charger Station should assure that they are used

in such an environment.

RF emissions

CISPR 11

Group 1

The SurePower Charger Station only uses RF

energy for internal function. Therefore, its RF

emissions are very low and are not likely to cause

any interference in nearby electronic equipment.

RF emissions

Class A

The SurePower Charger Station is suitable for

use in all establishments, other than domestic

establishments and those directly connected to the

public low-voltage power supply network that

supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

CISPR 11

Harmonic Emission

Class A

IEC 61000 3-2

Voltage Fluctuations/

Flicker Emission

Complies

IEC 61000 3-3

Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed

and put into service according to EMC information provided in this document.

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MANUFACTURER ’S DECLARATION -- ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS AND IMMUNITY-GUIDANCE AND

Electromagnetic Immunity Declaration (EID)

Immunity Test

IEC 60601 Test

Level

Compliance Level

Electromagnetic

Environment - Guidance

Electrostatic

discharge (ESD)

IEC 61000 4-2

± 6 kV contact

± 8 kV air

± 6 kV contact

± 8 kV air

Floors should be wood,

concrete or ceramic tile. If

floors are covered with

synthetic material, the

relative humidity should be

at least 30%.

Electrical fast

transient/burst

IEC 61000 4-4

± 2 kV for power

supply lines

± 2 kV for power

supply lines

± 1 kV for input/

output lines

± 1 kV

Mains power quality

should be that of a typical

commercial or hospital

environment.

Surge

IEC 61000 4-5

± 1 kV differential

mode

± 1 kV differential

mode

± 2 kV for common

mode

± 2 kV for common

mode

<5% UT (>95% dip

in UT) for 0.5 cycle

<5% UT (>95% dip

in UT) for 0.5 cycle

40% UT (60% dip in

UT) for 5 cycles

40% UT (60% dip in

UT) for 5 cycles

70% UT (30% dip in

UT) for 25 cycles

70% UT (30% dip in

UT) for 25 cycles

<5% UT (>95% dip

in UT) for 5 sec.

<5% UT (>95% dip

in UT) for 5 sec.

Voltage dips, short

interruptions and

voltage variations

on power supply

input lines

IEC 61000-4-11

Mains power quality

should be that of a typical

commercial or hospital

environment.

Mains power quality

should be that of a typical

commercial or hospital

environment. If the user of

the SurePower Charger

Station unit requires

continued operation

during power mains

interruptions, it is

recommended that the

SurePower Charger

Station unit be powered by

an uninterruptable power

supply or a battery.

Power frequency

(50/60 Hz)

magnetic field

IEC 61000-4-8

3 A/m

3 A/m

Power frequency

magnetic fields should be

at levels characteristic of a

typical location in a typical

commercial or hospital

environment.

UT is the AC mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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EID for Non-Life-Support Functions

The non-life-support functions of the SurePower Charger Station are intended for use in the

electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the SurePower Charger

Station should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Immunity Test

IEC 60601 Test

Level

Compliance

Level

Electromagnetic Environment Guidance

Conducted RF

IEC 61000-4-6

3 Vrms

150 kHz to 80 MHz

3 Vrms

Radiated RF

IEC 61000-4-3

3 V/m

80 MHz to 2.5 GHz

10 V/m

Portable and mobile RF

communications equipment should

be used no closer to any part of the

SurePower Charger Station,

including cables, than the

recommended separation distance

calculated from the equation

applicable to the frequency of the

transmitter.

Recommended Separation Distance

d = 1.2

P 150 KHz to 80 MHz

d = 0.35 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz

d = 0.7 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

where P is the maximum output

power rating of the transmitter in

watts (W) according to the transmitter

manufacturer, and d is the

recommended separation distance in

meters (m).

Field strengths from fixed RF

transmitters, as determined by an

electromagnetic site survey,a should

be less than the compliance level in

each frequency range.b

Interference may occur in

the vicinity of equipment

marked with the following

symbol:

NOTE 1 At 80 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.

NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected

by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

a

Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless)

telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV

broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic

environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered.

If the measured field strength in the location in which the SurePower Charger Station unit is

used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the SurePower Charger Station unit

should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional

measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the SurePower Charger Station

unit.

b

Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

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MANUFACTURER ’S DECLARATION -- ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS AND IMMUNITY-GUIDANCE AND

Recommended Separation Distances from RF Equipment for

Non-Life-Support Functions

The non-life-support functions of the SurePower Charger Station are intended for use in an

environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the

SurePower Charger Station can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a

minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and

the SurePower Charger Station as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of

the communications equipment.

Rated Maximum Output

Power of Transmitter

(W)

Separation Distance According to Frequency of

Transmitter

(m)

150 kHz to

80 MHz

80 MHz to

800 MHz

800 MHz to

2.5 GHz

d = 1.2 P

d = 0.35 P

d = 0.7 P

0.01

0.12

0.035

0.070

0.1

0.38

0.111

0.221

1

1.2

0.350

0.700

10

3.8

1.110

2.214

100

12

3.500

7.000

For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended

separation distance d in meters (m) can be determined using the equation applicable to the

frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in

watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range

applies.

NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is

affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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