Physio Control LIFEPAK 500 - Removing Energy Storage Capacitor-Monophasic AED

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LIFEPAK 500 automated external defibrillator Replacement Procedures
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Removing Energy Storage Capacitor—Monophasic AED Page 1 of 3
Application Perform this procedure to remove the Energy Storage Capacitor on the
LIFEPAK 500 Monophasic AED. For removing the Energy Storage Capacitor on
the LIFEPAK 500 Biphasic AED, jump to the Removing Energy Storage
Capacitor—Biphasic AED procedure.
Preparation Before removing the Energy Storage Capacitor, you must first follow these
procedures:
■ Removing Top Cover
WARNING!
Shock hazard. The Energy Storage Capacitor carries high voltage.
Remove the battery and discharge the capacitor before handling. See:
■ Discharging Energy Storage Capacitor
■ Removing Main PCB—Monophasic AED
To remove the Energy Storage Capacitor:
1. Cut and discard the two large capacitor tie-wraps.
2. Carefully lift the capacitor out of the capacitor cavity in the lower enclosure.
3. Disconnect the three capacitor spade-lugs. Set the capacitor aside.