Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 126)

Maintaining the Equipment
7-4 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
Figure 7-1 QUIK-COMBO Test Plug
User Test
The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor user test performs the same functions as the daily auto
test (refer to the
"Daily Auto Test" section). The manual user test is recommended if the daily
auto test was not completed, if a test failure was reported, or if REDI-PAK electrodes are
preconnected to the therapy cable as part of defibrillator readiness. This test may also be
performed to meet more frequent defibrillator testing requirements.
To perform the user test, the standard paddles set must be securely seated in the paddle wells or
the QUIK-COMBO therapy cable must be connected to the QUIK-COMBO test plug (see
Figure 7-1 ). For REDI-PAK electrodes, disconnect the REDI-PAK electrodes from the
QUIK-COMBO therapy cable and connect the QUIK-COMBO test plug to the therapy cable.
Perform User Test
Procedure:
1 Press ON .
Note: To perform the user test, ignore all REMOVE TEST PLUG prompts and keep the test
plug connected.
2 Press OPTIONS . If the defibrillator is in AED mode, switch to manual mode and then press
OPTIONS . Refer to "Switching from AED to Manual Mode," page 4-14 .
3 Select USER TEST .
Note: If the message CONNECT TEST PLUG appears and the standard paddles set is
securely seated in the paddle wells or the QUIK-COMBO therapy cable is correctly
connected to the QUIK-COMBO test plug, contact a qualified service representative.
4 Select YES to initiate user test.
After selecting YES , the user test automatically performs the following tasks:
• Performs self-tests.
• 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.
• Turns itself off.
Note: During the user test, all front panel controls and standard paddles controls are
disabled. Pressing the
ON button will power off the defibrillator.