Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 210)

10-4
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
General Maintenance and Testing
Self-Tests
Each time you turn on the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator, it performs internal self-tests to check
that internal electrical components and circuitry work properly. The defibrillator stores the results of
all user-initiated self-tests in a test log.
When the defibrillator is on and a problem is detected that requires immediate service, such as a
malfunctioning charging circuit, the Service LED is illuminated.
For more information, see Table 10-2 on page 10-18.
Auto Tests
The defibrillator performs an automatic self-test daily at 03:00 (3:00 A.M.), if not in use. During
the automatic self-test, the defibrillator turns itself on ( ON LED illuminates) briefly and completes
the following tasks:
• Performs a self-test
• Stores the self-test results in the test log
• Prints the self-test results
Table 10-1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule for Clinical Personnel
OPERATION DAILY
AFTER
USE
AS
REQUIRED
6
MONTHS
12
MONTHS
Complete Operator’s Checklist. Includes
QUIK-COMBO therapy cable check and
Standard Paddles Monitoring and User Test
X
Inspect defibrillator X X
Check that all necessary supplies and
accessories are present (for example, fully
charged batteries, gel, electrodes, ECG paper,
etc.)
X X X
Function Checks:
Patient ECG Cable Check X
Standard Paddles Synchronized
Cardioversion Check
X
Therapy Cable Monitoring and
Synchronized Cardioversion Check
X
Therapy Cable Pacing Check X
Clean defibrillator X X
Preventive Maintenance and Testing X