Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 127)

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Maintaining the Equipment
LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 7-5
©2006-2013 Physio-Control, Inc.
If the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor detects a problem during the user test, the service LED
lights and a printed report indicates that the test failed. Turn off the defibrillator and contact
qualified service personnel. Refer to
"General Troubleshooting Tips," page 7-10 .
If it is necessary to interrupt the user test, turn the power off and then on again. The test will stop
and the defibrillator will operate normally. A Pass/Fail test report will not print.
Note: It is important to understand defibrillator operation. Refer to page 7-2 through
page 7-10 for suggested procedures to help ensure that personnel are acquainted with
normal defibrillator operation and to troubleshoot device performance. The procedures used
may vary according to your local protocols. To test the defibrillator by performing the function
checks requires the use of an optional test load simulator.
Cleaning
Clean the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor, cables, and accessories with a damp sponge or
cloth. Use only the cleaning agents listed below:
• Quaternary ammonium compounds
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Peracetic (peroxide) acid solutions
Clean the carrying case accessory as follows and as described on its instruction tag:
• Hand wash using mild soap or detergent and water. A scrub brush may be useful for heavily
soiled spots. Cleaners such as Formula 409 ® are helpful for grease, oil, and other tough
stains.
Function Checks
The following function checks are provided to help personnel keep acquainted with normal
operating procedures and to troubleshoot device performance.
Older Physio-Control simulators and testers respond differently to defibrillators configured with a
biphasic defibrillation waveform. Older QUIK-COMBO simulators require a 275 joules biphasic
shock to change simulated VF rhythm to NSR. Sometimes no amount of energy can change the
simulated VF rhythm. The pace LED flashes when the shock does not change the simulated
rhythm.
Newer QUIK-COMBO simulators, described in the Physio-Control accessories catalog and on
the Web site, respond appropriately to defibrillators with a biphasic defibrillation waveform. For
further information, in the USA, call 1.800.442.1142. Outside the USA, contact your local
Physio-Control representative.
CAUTION!
Possible equipment damage.
Do not clean any part of this device or accessories with bleach, bleach dilution, or phenolic
compounds. Do not use abrasive or flammable cleaning agents. Do not attempt to sterilize this
device or any accessories unless otherwise specified in accessory operating instructions.
CAUTION!
Possible simulator damage.
Do not discharge more than 30 shocks within an hour or 10 shocks within a five-minute period,
or pace continually into Physio-Control patient simulators. Simulators may overheat.