Troubleshooting
Operational Checks
7-9
o Verify that the instrument is connected to AC power, and that the
and lights are on.
o Check for adequate thermal paper in the recorder.
o Check for ECG leads, electrodes, and adequate REDUX® electrolyte paste or
defibrillator pads.
Every Day
o
Visually check AC power cord for wear.
o Visually check the patient cables, paddles, cables, and pads adaptor cables for
wear, insulation nicks, and other damage.
o Ensure that the and lights are on. If the unit is
plugged in and the light is not on, the power cord may have a
broken wire.
o Check that the and lights go off when the unit is
unplugged.
o Perform the Delivered Energy and Shock Button Functional Test, which
follows.
o If your instrument has the external pacing option, perform the Quick Pacer
Functionality Test as described in Quick Pacer Functionality Test on page 7-
11.
Delivered Energy and Shock Button Functional Test
To check the instrument with the paddles, perform the following steps.
1 Turn the Energy Select control to the 100 joules position.
1 Verify that the adult paddle electrodes are installed.
2 Push the paddles completely into their holders (Apex paddle in right pocket,
Sternum in left) and press either Charge button. Wait for the Charge Done indi-
cators.
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