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LIFEPAK 500 automated external defibrillator Replacement Procedures
11-9
Building a Capacitor Discharge Tool
A Capacitor Discharge Tool can be constructed and used to discharge the
Energy Storage Capacitor. The construction of a discharge tool for the
LIFEPAK 500 AED is illustrated in the figure to the left. The materials required for
the discharge tool is as follows:
After you have built a Capacitor Discharge Tool, continue to the Discharging
Energy Storage Capacitor procedure.
Neon
Lamp
Clear
Plastic
Tubing
RTV, Silicone Rubber
Sealant
RTV, Silicone Rubber
Sealant
10kV Insulation
8AWG Wire
6 inches
15 kV Resistor
Resistor
4.99M, 6W
1 K, 2W (x10)
LIFEPAK 500 AED discharge tool parts
■ (x10) 1 k, 2 W resistor, high-voltage
■ 4.99 M, 6 W resistor, high-voltage
(15 kV)
■ Neon lamp, A1A
■ 8 AWG copper wire
■ Clear plastic tubing, capable of
insulating 10 kV
■ 10 kV insulation
■ RTV, silicone rubber sealant
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