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• Before the user test or after each use, thoroughly clean the external paddles and properly place
them in the paddle tray. The user test passes only when external paddles properly contact the metal
parts of the paddle tray.
• If the impedance value indicated by impedance indicator changes greatly, check that external
paddles and metal parts of the paddle tray are clean.
• Install at least one battery and properly place the external paddles in the paddle tray or connect the
pads cable and 50 Ω test load. Otherwise the user test will fail.
25.2.2.1 Starting the User Test
You can start the user test mode while operating in the Monitor, Manual Defib or Pacer mode. Patient
• The “Off” position of the Mode Select knob is not tested during the controls test. If you turn the
knob to “Off” for more than 10 seconds, the equipment will be turned off.
• The tested controls are indicated in green during the controls test.
25.2.2.2 Viewing the User Test Summaries
• If the routine test item (external discharge) of the auto test, or the energy delivery test item
(external discharge) of the user test is passed, the delivered energy and accuracy are displayed, but
results are for your reference only.