Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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General Troubleshooting Tips
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Monitor/defibrillator
operates, but screen is
blank
Operating temperature is too
low or too high
• Operate defibrillator within specified
ambient temperature range.
Screen not operating
properly
•
Print ECG strip to assess rhythm
and other active vital signs.
•
Press ANALYZE and use AED mode,
if necessary.
•
Contact qualified service technician.
Monitor/defibrillator
operates, but screen not
readable
Screen in direct sunlight •
Change screen from color to black
and white.
•
Reposition or shield device.
• Print ECG strip to assess rhythm
and other active vital signs.
• Press
ANALYZE
and use AED mode,
if necessary.
CHECK PRINTER message
appears
Printer paper jams, slips, or
misfeeds
•
Reinstall paper.
• If problem persists, contact qualified
service technician.
Printer is out of paper •
Add new paper.
Service LED illuminates Device self-test circuitry
detects service condition
• Continue to use defibrillator or
pacemaker, if needed.
• Turn device off and then on again.
Note that this creates a new
"patient." If Service LED does not
clear, remove device from active
use.
•
Report occurrence of Service LED to
qualified service personnel.
•
Obtain another defibrillator, if
necessary.
ECG monitoring problems •
See Troubleshooting Tips (on
page 55).
Problems with AED
operation
• See Troubleshooting Tips (on
page 130).
Problems with
defibrillation/synchronized
cardioversion
• See Troubleshooting Tips (on
page 139).
Problems with pacing •
See Troubleshooting Tips (on
page 145).
Displayed time is incorrect Time is incorrectly set • Change the time setting. See
Options (on page 41).
Date printed on report is
incorrect
Date is incorrectly set
• Change the date setting. See
Options (on page 41).
Displayed messages are
faint or flicker
Low battery power
Out of temperature range
•
Replace the battery immediately.
• Connect to auxiliary power using
approved power adapter.
Low speaker volume Moisture in speaker grill
holes
• Wipe moisture from speaker grill and
allow device to dry.