Canadian winters are unlike anywhere else. Freezing temperatures, wind chill, snow, and ice can quickly damage essential medical equipment—especially Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) stored outdoors. When batteries or defibrillation pads become too cold, an AED may fail to operate when someone’s life depends on it. That is why organizations across Canada rely on the ROTAID Heated AED Cabinet, available from The AEDShop, to protect lifesaving devices in harsh northern conditions.
The ROTAID Heated Cabinet includes a fully automated 92-watt heating system with thermostat control to maintain safe internal operating temperatures in environments reaching –20°C. This ensures the AED remains functional and compliant through winter storms, outdoor event seasons, and overnight freeze cycles—conditions that otherwise pose serious risk for equipment failure.
Engineered for outdoor public access locations, the cabinet features a double UV-coated polycarbonate shell, delivering both IP56 water and dust resistance and IK10 impact protection, the highest rating on the IEC scale. From ski resorts and transit terminals to industrial job sites and rural recreation areas, this rugged design protects AEDs from weather exposure, vandalism, and accidental damage.
Additional safety features further support Canadian emergency readiness. Bright LED illumination improves visibility at night or during snow events, while a high-decibel alarm alerts bystanders and responders as soon as the cabinet is opened. This combination enhances response time and deters unauthorized access.
Every heated cabinet purchased through The AEDShop is compatible with TrackMyAED™, Canada’s leading AED monitoring and compliance platform. This integration provides expiry tracking, inspection reminders, and real-time readiness visibility for organizations overseeing single or multi-site AED programs across Canada. Administrators no longer have to question whether an outdoor AED is ready—they will always know.
For Canadian businesses, school boards, municipalities, ski destinations, and recreation networks, the ROTAID Heated Cabinet is the only AED protection designed specifically for the extreme cold environments we face each year. When sudden cardiac arrest occurs outdoors, winter is no excuse for failure.
To equip your outdoor locations with winter-ready AED protection, visit www.TheAEDShop.ca and connect with a Canadian AED infrastructure expert today.