Cardiac Science Atria 3100, Operating Instructions Manual

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Annually
70-00082-01 A Atria Electrocardiograph Operating Instructions 11-3
Testing
The Atria performs a self-test at power up. No additional testing or
calibration is necessary.
Check the Patient cable
If the patient cable appears damaged in any way (including nicks, cuts,
bulging, or fraying), contact your local representative for replacement.
• Visually inspect the cable for cracks, stress marks and
broken or bent pins.
• Connect the patient cable to the ECG and attach each sensor
lead to an electronic heart signal simulator. (If a simulator is
not available, a test subject may be used.)
• Check the signal transmission through the cable by flexing
the cable and electrode lead wires and observing the ECG
rhythm for irregular tracings.
NOTE: If using a test subject, be sure not to disturb the
sensor site since common baseline artifact will occur. This
should not be confused as a broken wire.
Testing the battery
The Atria automatically monitors battery status. No additional battery
tests or calibration are required.
If the battery does not retain a charge for more than 30 minutes of
operation, Refer to “Battery” on pg. 11-4.
Annually
A complete safety and component check must be performed annually by a
qualified service technician.
The testing must include a 1 mV calibration pulse test to verify the gain
hardware is properly calibrated.
Component Replacement
The Battery and Patient Cable are the only user replaceable component on
the Atria.
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WARNING
Fire or explosion. Never remove the battery pack and attempt to recharge
using an external battery charger.