CHAPTER 1GENERAL INFORMATION
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Safety Considerations
All operators should review these safety considerations before using the R Series.
R Series products are high-energy defibrillators capable of delivering 200 joules. To completely
deactivate the unit, turn the Mode Selector to OFF.
To manually disarm a charged (or charging) defibrillator, do one of the following:
• Turn the Mode Selector to OFF, MONITOR, or PACER.
• Change the selected defibrillator energy.
For safety, the R Series unit automatically disarms if left charged for more than either 60 or 120
seconds (user configurable) if the SHOCK button is not pressed.
Warnings
General
Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this defibrillator to use by or on the order of a physician.
Only appropriately trained, skilled personnel who are familiar with equipment operation should
perform emergency defibrillation. The prescribing physician should determine what training,
such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, is
appropriate.
Only skilled personnel trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and who are familiar
with equipment operation should perform synchronized cardioversion. The precise cardiac
arrhythmia must be determined before attempting defibrillation.
These operating instructions describe the functions and proper operation of the R Series
products. They are not a substitute for a formal patient care training course. Operators should
obtain formal training from an appropriate authority before using this defibrillator for patient
care.
Proper operation of the unit and correct electrode placement is critical to obtaining optimal
results. Operators must be thoroughly familiar with proper device operation.
The use of external pacing/defibrillation electrodes or adapter devices from sources other than
ZOLL is not recommended. ZOLL makes no representations or warranties regarding the
performance or effectiveness of its products when used with pacing/defibrillation electrodes or
adapter devices from other sources. Defibrillator failures attributable to the use of pacing/
defibrillation electrodes or adapters not manufactured by ZOLL might void ZOLL’s warranty.
Do not disassemble the unit. A shock hazard exists. Refer all problems to authorized service
personnel.
Follow all recommended maintenance instructions. If a problem occurs, obtain service
immediately. Do not use the defibrillator until it has been inspected by appropriate personnel.
The R Series unit might not perform to specifications when stored at the upper or lower
extreme limits of storage temperature and then immediately put into use.
Avoid using the R Series adjacent to, or stacked on, other equipment. If unavoidable, verify that
the R Series operates normally in this configuration before clinical use.
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