Physio Control LIFEPAK 500 - Wear a Wrist Strap; Test Work Area Often

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Electrostatic-Sensitive Device Handling Page 2 of 2
Wear a Wrist Strap Always wear a conductive wrist strap connected to the mat and to the ground
except when working on energized equipment or when discharging high voltage
circuits. The strap must be snug enough to make good contact against bare skin.
WARNING!
Shock hazard. Remove the wrist strap when working on energized
equipment or when discharging high voltage circuits.
Keep Work Area
Static-Free
Keep static-generating products such as styrofoam cups or trays away from the
work area. Connect all electrical equipment such as soldering irons and test
equipment to ground with a three-prong plug.
Test Work Area Often Routinely test all the anti-static parts of the work area (mat, straps, cables). Keep
a log of the test results.
WARNING!
Shock hazard. The Energy Storage Capacitor carries high voltage up to
several hours after charging. Remove the battery and discharge the
capacitor manually before proceeding to access internal components.
Eliminate Potential
Discharge
Any time you open the AED case, remove the battery. Carefully follow the
Discharging Energy Storage Capacitor procedure before using a conductive
wrist strap or attempting to service any components.