Daily auto test, Daily auto test -3 – Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e User Manual
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Equipment
Maintaining the Equipment
LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
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Daily Auto Test
For routine testing and inspection, the user can rely on the daily auto test and the checks
completed using the Operator's Checklist (refer to
Each day at approximately 0300 (3:00am), the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor automatically
completes the following tasks:
• Turns itself on
• Performs self-test
• Charges to a low energy level (approximately 1-3 joules) and then discharges through a test
plug or hard paddles
• Tests the pacing circuitry (if noninvasive pacing installed)
• Prints the results, if configured
ON
• Transmits the results, if equipped with CodeManagement Module
• Turns itself off
The daily auto test is not performed if the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor is already turned on
at 0300. If you must use the defibrillator while the daily auto test is in progress, press
ON
to turn
the defibrillator off and press
ON
again. The test is halted and the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/
monitor resumes normal operation.
The daily auto test is a functional test, which checks the defibrillator and pacer circuitry and the
defibrillation component of the therapy cables. This test may take the place of your daily
defibrillator charging and discharging protocol.
It is important that the standard paddles set is securely seated in the paddle wells or that the
QUIK-COMBO therapy cable is connected to the QUIK-COMBO test plug (refer to
) for
the daily auto test to perform properly. There are two reasons why the daily auto test may not
complete. The first is if the standard paddles set is not securely seated in the paddle wells or the
QUIK-COMBO therapy cable is not connected to the QUIK-COMBO test plug (refer to
). The second is when there is a problem with the therapy cable or the defibrillator.
When the daily auto test does not complete, a report prints (if configured ON) and a momentary
message appears on the screen indicating the self test did not complete. In the event of an
incomplete daily auto test, confirm proper cable connection and perform the manual user test in
the
OPTIONS
menu. While attempting to perform the user test, if the message
CONNECT TO
TEST PLUG
appears, contact a qualified service representative.
If connected to AC power and the defibrillator detects a problem during the auto test, it remains
on and the service LED illuminates. If the defibrillator is not connected to AC power and the
defibrillator detects a problem during the auto test, the defibrillator will turn off after the auto test.
The service LED illuminates the next time the defibrillator is turned on. If the setup option for auto
print is on, a test report will automatically print at completion of the auto test. Refer to
Troubleshooting Tips," page 7-10
Note: Integrity of the Standard Paddles and the QUIK-COMBO therapy cable is tested when
both the daily auto test is properly performed and section 8 on the Operator's Checklist is
completed (refer to
).
Note: The daily auto test cannot be relied on if REDI-PAK electrodes are connected to the
therapy cable. For daily testing, you must manually perform the user test in the Options menu
(refer to the User Test section).
Note: The factory setting for printed test reports is
OFF
. To obtain printed test reports, set the
self test to
ON
in the auto print menu (refer to the
section).