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CodeMaster 100
13-6
Notify service personnel if the message PACER FAILURE is displayed on the
monitor, the unit beeps three times and displays the message PACER
OUTPUT LOW or the pacer pulses are not shown on the recorder strip as
described above.
Every Week
Perform the following checks on the internal paddle set every week:
o Check for excessive residue from electrolyte medium on the paddle set
and clean as needed. See “Cleaning the Electrodes and Cables” on page
13-10. Oxidation can be an indication the paddle set is old and must be
replaced.
o Check for pitting or discoloration on the electrode surfaces. Replace as
required.
o Ensure that the cable, connector, and electrodes have no cracks in the
insulation.
Every Three Months
Perform the following checks every three months.
o Have the cable set tested for electrical continuity every three months.
o Perform a battery capacity test using the HP M2480B battery support
system.
See the HP M2475B CodeMaster 100 Portable Defibrillator/Monitor Service
Manual for extensive electrical, operational and safety tests to be performed
by a qualified Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) or equivalent
service technician every three to six months.