Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 209)

MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT
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©2007-2013 Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
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General Maintenance and Testing
Periodic maintenance and testing of the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator and accessories are
important to help prevent and detect possible electrical and mechanical discrepancies. If testing
reveals a possible discrepancy with the defibrillator or accessories, see "General Troubleshooting
Tips" on page 10-18. If the discrepancy cannot be corrected, immediately remove the LIFEPAK 15
monitor/defibrillator from service and contact a qualified service technician. For testing information
regarding accessories, see the accessory operating instructions.
A MAINTENANCE DUE message can be set up to appear at selected intervals (3, 6, or 12 months) to
remind you that the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is due for maintenance. The factory default is
OFF , but it can be activated by service personnel.
An Operator’s Checklist is included in the back of this manual. You may reproduce the checklist
and use it to inspect and test the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator. Daily inspection and test is
recommended.
Maintenance and Testing Schedule
Table 10-1 lists the recommended maintenance and testing schedule. This schedule may be used
in conjunction with the internal quality assurance program of the hospital, clinic, or emergency
medical service where the defibrillator is used.
To ensure proper performance of the monitor/defibrillator, inspect and test the power adapter daily
as described in the Operator’s Checklist.
Cables and paddles are a critical part of therapy delivery and suffer wear and tear. Therapy cable
testing as described in the Operator’s Checklist is recommended on a daily basis. The Test Load
ships with the device and is necessary for testing the QUIK-COMBO cable. Physio-Control
recommends replacement of therapy cables every three years to reduce the possibility of failure
during patient use.
The 12-lead ECG cable is a critical part of diagnosis and suffers wear and tear. Inspect the 12-lead
cable as described in the Operator’s Checklist, and test it as described in "Patient ECG Cable
Check" on page 10-6.
Additional periodic preventive maintenance and testing—such as electrical safety tests,
performance inspection, and required calibration—should be performed regularly by qualified
service technicians. For detailed maintenance recommendations for each feature, see the LIFEPAK
15 Monitor/Defibrillator Service Manual.