Troubleshooting Guide
4-2 Troubleshooting, Testing, and Maintaining Your H
EARTSTREAM FR2
NOTE: Perform CPR (if needed) any time there is a delay before the HEARTSTREAM
FR2 can be used.
Status Indicator Summary
STAT US IN D ICATOR RECOMMENDED ACTION DURING EMERGENCY
Flashing black
hourglass:
USE THE FR2. Follow the voice and screen prompts.
The FR2 passed the battery insertion selftest or the last periodic selftest and is
ready for use.
Flashing red X USE THE FR2. Follow the voice and screen prompts.
If a blank screen or an error message is displayed:
1. Remove and reinstall the battery (or a spare battery, if required).
2. Run the battery insertion selftest until the flashing black hourglass appears.
3. Press the On/Off button.
4. Follow the voice prompts.
In some instances — for example, if the battery power is low and you do not have a
spare battery available — it may not be possible to clear the flashing red
X and
return to the flashing black hourglass. Although the FR2 may not perform to its
specifications when it displays a flashing red
X, it is designed to continue working.
Therefore, in an emergency incident when there is no other defibrillator available,
it is recommended that you continue to use the FR2 when the Status Indicator
shows a flashing red
X.
Solid red X The FR2 may not be usable.
1. Remove and reinstall the battery (or a spare battery, if required).
2. Run the battery insertion selftest until the flashing black hourglass appears.
3. Press the On/Off button.
4. Follow the voice prompts.
If the error cannot be corrected, DO NOT USE THE FR2.