GE Responder AED, Operation And Service Manual

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Check the STATUS INDICATOR to ensure that it is GREEN . When the indicator is GREEN , the
Responder AED is ready for a rescue. If the indicator is RED , refer to the Troubleshooting Table
in this chapter.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
1. Open the AED lid.
2. Wait for the AED to indicate status:
Observe the change of the
STATUS INDICATOR to RED . After less than 5 seconds, verify that the
STATUS INDICATOR returns to GREEN .
3. Observe the expiration date on the electrodes.
4. Listen for the voice prompts.
5. Close the lid and confirm that STATUS INDICATOR remains GREEN .
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
Perform the following tests annually to confirm that the diagnostics are functioning properly and to verify the
integrity of the case.
Check the Integrity of the Electrodes and Circuitry
1. Open the AED lid.
2. Remove the electrodes.
3. Close the lid.
4. Confirm that the STATUS INDICATOR turns red.
5. Open the lid and confirm that the ELECTRODE indicator is lit.
6. Reconnect the electrodes and close the lid.
7. Make sure the expiration date is visible through the clear window of the lid.
Check to make sure that the
STATUS INDICATOR is GREEN.
8. Open the lid and confirm that no diagnostic indicators are lit.
9. Check the expiration date of the electrodes; if expired, replace them.
10. Check the electrode’s packaging integrity.
11. Close the lid.
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