GE Responder AED, Operation And Service Manual

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SECTION 6 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERVIEW
This section presents information about the AED diagnostics self-tests, maintenance, and service indications.
Topic Page #
Self-Tests 41
Indicator Troubleshooting Table 42
Scheduled Maintenance 43
Authorized Repair Service 44
Frequently Asked Questions 45
SELF-TESTS
The AED has a comprehensive self-test system that automatically tests the electronics, battery, electrodes,
and high voltage circuitry. Self-tests are also activated every time you open and close the AED lid.
These self-tests eliminate the need for in depth periodic / annual maintenance testing. The comprehensive
self-tests insure that the Responder AED is RescueReady®, with minimal user involvement and maintenance
costs. Once a month during the daily self-tests, the AED performs a full charge of the capacitors. During this
test the AED monitors the charge time, voltage level and proper discharge function. When the Responder AED
requires maintenance, audible and/or visual indicators are activated. By monitoring the visual and audible
indicators, the user can be assured that the Responder AED is ready to conduct a rescue.
When performing the self-tests, the AED completes the following steps automatically.
• Turns itself ON, and the STATUS INDICATOR changes to RED .
• Performs the self-test.
• If successful, the STATUS INDICATOR reverts to GREEN .
• Turns itself OFF if the lid is closed.
There are three types of automatic self-tests. The Daily Self-Test checks the battery, electrodes, and the
electronic components. The Weekly Self-Test completes a partial charge of the high voltage electronics
current in addition to the items tested in the Daily Self-Test. During the Monthly Self-Test, the high voltage
electronics are charged to full energy.
Self-tests will be initiated upon opening the lid and again upon closing the lid. If the self-test detects an error,
the
STATUS INDICATOR will remain RED . Upon closing the lid, an audible alert will be issued. The Diagnostic
Panel under the lid will indicate the source of the problem according to the Indicator Troubleshooting Guide
Table on the next page.
Section 6 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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