Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 Elite Series User manual

Quick Reference Guide
Cardiac Science Powerheart® G3 Elite
Automated External Debrillator
70-01934-02 B

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Contents
Product Information and Safety 1
Contact information ............................................................................................... 1-2
Product models........................................................................................................ 1-3
Product references.................................................................................................. 1-3
Warranty information............................................................................................. 1-3
Safety terms and denitions................................................................................ 1-4
Getting Started 2
Unpacking and inspecting................................................................................... 2-1
AED parts.................................................................................................................... 2-2
AED modes................................................................................................................. 2-3
Environmental operating and standby conditions ..................................... 2-3
Intellisense® battery................................................................................................ 2-4
Debrillation pads................................................................................................... 2-8
How to Perform a Rescue 3
Warnings and cautions.......................................................................................... 3-2
Step 1: Assess the patient..................................................................................... 3-4
Step 2: Prepare the patient................................................................................... 3-4
Step 3: Place pads.................................................................................................... 3-5
Step 4: Analyse the heart rhythm ...................................................................... 3-6
Step 5: Deliver a shock........................................................................................... 3-7
Step 6: Administer CPR .......................................................................................... 3-7
Step 7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue................................................3-10

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Powerheart® AED G3 Elite 9790A and 9790E 70-01934-02 B 1-1
1 Product Information
and Safety
Contents
◆Contact information 1-2
◆Product models 1-3
◆Product references 1-3
◆Warranty information 1-3
◆Safety terms and denitions 1-4
Before Operating the Powerheart® G3 AED:
◆Become familiar with the various safety alerts listed in the
Safety chapter of the Operator and Service Manual.
◆Safety alerts identify potential hazards using symbols and
words to explain what could potentially harm you, the
patient or the Powerheart® G3 AED.

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Contact information
Inside the United States:
To order additional Powerheart® G3 AEDs or accessories, contact
Cardiac Science Customer Care:
◆Toll Free (USA): 1.800.426.0337 (option 2)
◆Telephone: [phone] (option 2)
◆Fax: [phone]
◆Email: [e-mail]
Cardiac Science provides 24-hour telephone technical support.
You can also contact Technical Support through fax or email.
There is no charge to the customer for a technical support call.
Please have the serial and model numbers available when
contacting Technical Support. (The serial and model numbers are
located on the underside of the AED.)
◆Toll Free (USA): 1.800.426.0337 (option 1)
◆Telephone: [phone] (option 1)
◆Fax: [phone]
◆Email: [email protected]
◆Web site: http://www.cardiacscience.com
Outside the United States:
Contact your local Cardiac Science representative to order
devices or accessories and to receive technical support for your
AED products.

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Product models
This guide is for Powerheart® G3 Elite Semi-Automatic model
9790E and Powerheart® G3 Elite Automatic 9790A AED models.
They share a basic set of features and dierences are noted
throughout the manual.
Product references
For purposes of retaining simple, clear instructions in this manual,
note the product references used. Features, specications,
operating instructions and maintenance common to product
models will be referred to as:
“Powerheart® G3 AED”, “AED” or “device”refers to both
Powerheart® G3 Elite Semi-Automatic model 9790E and
Powerheart® G3 Elite Automatic model 9790A AEDs unless
otherwise noted.
Warranty information
The Limited Warranty provided by Cardiac Science serves as the
sole and exclusive warranty for the Powerheart® G3 AED and its
accessories. To obtain a limited warranty statement, contact your local
Cardiac Science representative or go to www.cardiacscience.com.

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Safety terms and denitions
The symbols shown below identify potential hazard categories.
The denition of each category is as follows:
DANGER
This alert identies hazards that will cause serious personal injury
or death.
WARNING
This alert identies hazards that may cause serious personal
injury or death.
Caution
This alert identies hazards that may cause minor personal injury,
product damage or property damage.
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Powerheart® AED G3 Elite 9790A and 9790E 70-01934-02 B 2-1
2 Getting Started
Contents
◆Unpacking and inspecting 2-1
◆AED parts 2-2
◆AED modes 2-3
◆Environmental operating and standby conditions 2-3
◆Intellisense® battery 2-4
◆Debrillation pads 2-8
Pad installation 2-9
Directions for use 2-10
This section presents information on unpacking and setting up
the AED.
Unpacking and inspecting
Every attempt is made to ensure your order is accurate and
complete. However, to be sure that your order is correct, verify
the contents of the box against your packing slip.
If you have any questions about your order, contact Customer
Care (see Contact information on page 1-2).

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AED parts
The following drawings show the AED parts and their locations.
Battery compartment
Lid
Rescue Ready®
status indicator
Latch
(Push in to open)
Pad expiration
window
Serial communication port
(Behind orange rubber data access cover)
SHOCK button
(9790E only)
Pad holders
Diagnostic panel
Speaker
Text display
Debrillation pads
connector

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AED modes
AED modes
Operating mode
Dened as having the battery installed and the lid open. This is
the mode the AED would be in during an actual rescue situation.
Standby mode
Dened as when the battery is installed, but the lid is closed. In
this mode the AED is not being used in a rescue. The device will
conduct its routine self-tests to ensure proper operation.
Storage mode
Dened as when the battery is removed, such as during shipping
or transport. With the battery removed, the AED is unable to
perform self-tests or rescues.
Environmental operating and standby conditions
See the Technical Data chapter in the Operator and Service Manual.
Caution: Temperature Extremes.
Exposing the AED to extreme environmental conditions outside
of its operating parameters may compromise the ability of the
AED to function properly. The Rescue Ready® daily self-test
veries the impact of extreme environmental conditions on the
AED. If the daily self-test determines environmental conditions
outside of the AED’s operating parameters, the Rescue Ready
indicator could change to red (not Rescue Ready) and the AED
may issue a “SERVICE REQUIRED” alert to prompt the user to
move the AED to environmental conditions within the acceptable
operating parameters at once.
Shipping and transport conditions
For up to 1 week. See the Technical Data chapter in the Operator
and Service Manual.
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Intellisense® battery
Intellisense batteries contain an integrated memory chip that
automatically stores important usage information, enabling the
battery to maintain a complete history of its operating life. The
actual battery history can be reviewed using the RescueLink
software.
This history includes:
◆Battery identication
◆Battery type
◆Original date of installation in an AED
◆Number of charges completed
◆Time in operation (hours:minutes)
◆Days of standby operation
◆Battery capacity remaining
WARNING! Battery is Not Rechargeable.
Do not attempt to recharge the battery. Any attempt to recharge
the battery may result in an explosion or re hazard.
Caution: Lithium Sulphur Dioxide Battery.
Pressurised contents: never recharge, short circuit, puncture,
deform or expose to temperatures above 149°F (65°C). Remove
the battery when discharged.
Caution: Battery Disposal.
Recycle or dispose of the lithium battery in accordance with all
federal, country, state, and local laws. To avoid re and explosion
hazard, do not burn or incinerate the battery.
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Intellisense® battery
Caution: Use only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment.
Using batteries, pads, cables or optional equipment other than
those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the AED to func-
tion improperly during a rescue.
Battery operating life
The battery operating life depends on the type of battery, actual
usage and environmental factors.
A new battery provides:
◆A minimum of 14 hours (18 hours typical) of device operat-
ing time at 68°F (20°C) to 86°F (30°C) ambient temperature
with no shocks delivered or
◆A minimum of 9 hours of device operating time at 32°F (0°C)
ambient temperature with no shocks delivered or
◆A minimum of 9 hours of device operating time at 122°F
(50°C) ambient temperature with no shocks delivered or
◆Up to 290 shocks (typical)
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Table 2-1: Normal battery life
Model
Estimated Shelf Life
(from date of manufac-
ture) Typical Shocks
9146 Lithium 5 Years up to 290
Note: The battery operating life depends on the type of
battery, device settings, actual usage and environmental
factors. The battery was tested with a G3 AED device with
Standard prompt set and CPR set to 60 seconds.

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Battery shelf life
The battery has an estimated shelf life of ve years from the date
of manufacture. Shelf life is dened as the length of time a bat-
tery can be stored at room temperature prior to installation into
AED and still meet the specications under battery operating life.
Note: Storing the battery outside its specic range 32-122°F
(0-50°C) will decrease battery life.

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Intellisense®battery
Battery installation
To install the battery:
1. With the label on the
battery facing the AED
battery compartment,
insert the battery as
shown in the drawing.
2. Push the latched end of the
battery rmly into the AED,
as shown in the drawing,
until the battery snaps into
place. The exposed side of
the battery should be ush
with the outside of the
AED case.
3. Wait a few seconds and
then open the lid for
5 seconds to initiate a
self-test.
If the battery is installed
properly:
• The Smartgauge™
battery indicator LEDs
illuminate.
• The Rescue Ready®
status indicator turns green.
If service is required, the Service indicator illuminates instead.
Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support (see Contact
information on page 1-2) or outside the U.S., your local
Cardiac Science representative.
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Debrillation pads
The debrillation pads come in a ready-to-use, sealed package
containing one pair of self-adhesive pads with an attached cable
and connector. The pads are disposable and should be discarded
after each rescue.
The pads have a limited shelf life and should not be used beyond
the expiration date. Keep a fresh, unopened pair of 9131 pads
plugged into the AED at all times. Refer to the pad package label
for operation temperatures.
An audible and visual alert will indicate after the self-test if the
pads are missing, unplugged or damaged.
Note: Store pads at room temperature.
Caution: Use only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment.
Using batteries, pads, cables or optional equipment other
than those approved by Cardiac Science 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.
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Debrillation pads
Pad installation
To install the pads:
1. Open the lid of the AED.
2. Place the pad package into the lid so that the expiration label
is visible through the clear window on the lid. The expiration
date of the pads will then be readable without opening the
lid of the AED.
3. Match the colour of the connectors (red to red), then plug
the pad connector into the AED case as shown in the
photograph.
Once the pad connector is plugged into AED, the Pads
indicator should extinguish.
4. Tuck the excess cable length in the bottom holder. With the
pad package completely secured to the AED lid, close the lid.
5. Make sure the expiration date is visible through the clear
window of the lid and check to make sure that the STATUS
INDICATOR is GREEN. If the pads are not installed properly,
the STATUS INDICATOR will be RED. If the status indicator is
still red with pads properly installed, contact Cardiac Science
Technical Support (see Contact information on page 1-2) or
outside the U.S., your local Cardiac Science representative.
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Directions for use
WARNING! Do not reuse pads.
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.
WARNING! Reduced therapy delivery.
Failure to remove blue liner completely could impact therapy
delivery.
Caution. Short-term use only. Not for pacing.
DO NOT open debrillation pads package until ready to use.
Short term use only.
Pads are not intended for use in pacing.
Caution. Equipment Damage.
Do not pull on the lead wire to separate the pads from the blue
liner.
Note: Store pads at room temperature.
Note: Pads are intended for adult use.
1. Ensure skin site is clean and dry.
2. Tear open the foil package and remove pads.
3. Separate one pad from the blue liner by peeling from the
tabbed corner.
Note: DO NOT pull on the lead wires.
4. Place pad on skin in either location shown.
5. Separate the second pad from blue liner by peeling from the
tabbed corner.
Note: DO NOT pull on the lead wires.
6. Place the second pad on the opposite location as shown.
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Powerheart® AED G3 Elite 9790A and 9790E 70-01934-02 B 3-1
3 How to Perform a
Rescue
Contents
◆Warnings and Cautions 3-2
◆Step 1: Assess the patient 3-4
◆Step 2: Prepare the patient 3-4
◆Step 3: Place pads 3-5
◆Step 4: Analyse the heart rhythm 3-6
◆Step 5: Deliver a shock 3-7
◆Step 6: Administer CPR 3-7
◆Step 7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue 3-10
Read the Operator and Service Manual before using this device.
Follow the instructions provided in this chapter in the order
given.
This section presents information about how to use the AED to
perform a rescue.
These are the general steps in performing a rescue:
1. Assess the patient.
2. Prepare the patient.
3. Place the debrillation pads.
4. Analyse the patient’s ECG.
5. Deliver a debrillation shock.
6. Administer CPR.

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Warnings and cautions
The following cautions must be observed to prevent problems
during the rescue.
DANGER! Fire and Explosion Hazard
To avoid possible re or explosion hazard, do not operate the AED:
• In the presence of ammable gases
• In the presence of concentrated oxygen
• In a hyperbaric chamber
WARNING! Shock Hazard and Possible Equipment Damage
Debrillation shock current owing through unwanted pathways
is potentially a serious electrical shock hazard. To avoid this
hazard during debrillation 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 debrillation pads clear of other pads or metal
parts in contact with patient.
• Disconnect all non-debrillator proof equipment from
the patient before debrillation.
• Do not use in standing water or rain. Move patient to a
dry area.
WARNING! Electric Shock and Fire Hazard
Do not connect any telephones or unauthorised connectors to
the socket on this equipment.
WARNING! Do not reuse pads.
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.
Caution: Use only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment
Using batteries, pads, cables or optional equipment other
than those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the
AEDtofunction improperly during a rescue.
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