Outdoor Use Need Special Planning
The equipment for outdoor applications requires special thought and consideration.
Temperature: Most AEDs should be used above 32 degrees, and some cannot be stored below 50 degrees. Defibtech pads can be stored down to -50 degrees. Some AEDs are rendered inoperable if stored below 40 degrees or damaged if it gets below freezing, but not the Lifeline unit.
Humidity: The Defibtech unit can operate from 5% to 95% relative humidity that is non-condensing, the broadest range of any AED. In the south we reach 100% often as evidenced by the dew that forms. The only way to control humidity is use an air tight case with fresh silica gel. If the case is closed in an office at 70 degrees and cooled outside to 50 degrees you will get condensation without silica gel. Without a window to inspect the AED daily, you would need hundreds of silica gel packets to control humidity. Our proprietary Life OnBoard hard case allows the case to be sealed yearly and inspected daily without additional silica gel.
High Shock Load: With the durable foam padding, the rugged outdoors cannot harm this unit. Carry it with the football team equipment, or on the floor of an off road 6 X 6 bucket truck and the unit still remains ready to save your life.
