GE Responder 2000 Service Manual

Section 5: Performance Verification and Safety Testing
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Paddles Test
1. Ensure the Responder 2000 has a charged battery (at least 25%) installed and is connected to AC power
2. Connect defibrillator paddles connector to the connector on the Responder 2000.
3. Seat each paddle in its side holder. Ensure paddles are securely seated.
4. Press the Manual button on the Responder 2000.
5. Select Energy Level of 270J.
6. Press Charge button on APEX (right) paddle. Verify the Responder 2000 charges to a 270J level and the
audible alarm sounds.
7. Simultaneously press and hold the Shock buttons on both paddles.
8. Verify that energy delivered is shown on the Responder 2000 display is between 229.5 to 310.5J.
9. Repeat this procedure with input power from:
• With the battery removed and connected to AC power
• With a charged battery (at least 25%) and AC power disconnected
10. Repeat this procedure using the energy levels listed in the table above with the following conditions:
• Do not perform step 9 (this is only required once to verify the energy path)
• Wait at least 30 seconds between each test shock
Pads Test
1. Ensure the Responder 2000 has a charged battery (at least 25%) installed and is connected to AC power
2. Connect the pads connector to the Responder 2000.
3. Connect the pads to the Impulse 4000.
4. Press the Manual button on the Responder 2000.
5. Select Energy Level of 270J.
6. Press Charge button on front panel. Verify the Responder 2000 charges to a 270J level and the audible alarm
sounds.
7. Press the Shock buttons on the front panel.
8. Verify that energy delivered is shown on the Responder 2000 display is between 229.5 to 310.5J.
9. Repeat this procedure using the energy levels listed in the table above with the following conditions:
• Wait at least 30 seconds between each test shock
Spoons Test
1. Ensure the Responder 2000 has a charged battery (at least 25%) installed and is connected to AC power
2. Connect the spoons connector to the Responder 2000.
3. Connect the spoons to the Impulse 4000.
4. Press the Manual button on the Responder 2000.
5. Select Energy Level of 50J.
6. Press Charge button on front panel. Verify the Responder 2000 charges to a 50J level and the audible alarm
sounds.
7. Press the Shock buttons on the front panel.
8. Verify that energy delivered is shown on the Responder 2000 display is between 42.5-57.5J.
9. Repeat this procedure using the energy levels listed in the table above with the following conditions:
• Do not select an Energy level greater than 50 Joules.
• Wait at least 30 seconds between each test shock

GE Responder 2000 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Responder 2000
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English