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NOTE
M3500B/M5500B Service Manual
Battery Capacity Test
The Battery Capacity Test is not part of the routine Performance Verification.
This test is part of the routine checks that the user performs. See the Instruc-
tions for Use for details. It is included here for reference.
To perform a Battery Capacity Test:
1. Turn the M3500B/M5500B off.
2. Place a "Test in Progress" label on the unit to indicate to others that it may
not be used.
3. Insert a charged battery.
4. If an AC or DC power module is connected, unplug the power module
from the HeartStart XLT. While pressing
5. Allow the test to proceed to completion. The test takes approximately
three hours and is complete when test results print out and the device
turns itself off.
6. Review the test results and take the appropriate action, as follows:
Table 2-3 Battery Capacity Test Results
If
Elapsed Time > 2.5 hours
and
Low Battery Time > 10 minutes
Elapsed Time < 2.5 hours
or
Low Battery Time < 10 minutes
If the message "Unsupported Battery" appears, replace the battery with the
M3516A battery. See Table 3-15 on page 3-29.
Battery Capacity Test
Mark
, press On to start the test.
Event
Then
1. The battery passed the test.
2. Record "pass CT" and the date on
the label on the bottom of the battery.
3. Recharge the battery before use.
1. The battery failed the test.
2. Record "fail CT" and the date on the
label on the bottom of the battery.
3. Discard the battery appropriately.
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