LIFEPAK 20/20e Defibrillator/Monitor
Safety
General Warnings and Cautions
The following are general warnings and cautions. Keep these warnings and
cautions in mind when working with the device. More specific warnings and
cautions appear throughout this service manual and the operating instructions.
WARNING
Shock hazard.
The defibrillator delivers up to 360 J of electrical energy. Unless
properly used as described in the operating instructions, this electrical energy may
cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to operate or service this device unless
thoroughly familiar with the function of all controls, indicators, connectors, and
accessories.
Servicing of this device must be performed by properly trained individuals. This
device may retain potentially lethal charges accessible inside the device at any time –
even when off. Follow procedures carefully for discharging the A13 Energy Storage
Capacitor.
Shock or fire hazard.
Do not immerse any portion of this device in water or other
fluids. Avoid spilling any fluids on the device or accessories. If the device is ever
immersed in water or other fluids, remove the batteries and disconnect ac power until
the device can be serviced.
Equipment or accessories improperly interconnected to each other can be a source
of ignition or cause a shock. Make sure that all equipment is interconnected safely
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