Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 226)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
General Troubleshooting Tips
Fuel gauge on battery does
not illuminate Extremely depleted battery • Charge battery in Station-Mobile or
REDI-CHARGE battery charger.
Faulty battery • Replace battery.
Device turns off
unexpectedly High power draw • Press ON immediately to turn device
back on.
Low battery power • Replace battery immediately.
• Press ON to turn device back on.
RF equipment too close to
defibrillator • Separate RF equipment from
defibrillator. See "Separation
Distances" on page D-4.
• Press ON to turn device back on.
Cellular equipment too close
to installed battery • Move cellular equipment away from
installed battery.
• Press ON to turn device back on.
• If device does not turn on, replace
battery.
LIFENET Gateway (modem)
too close to installed battery • Store modem in side pouch of
defibrillator. Do not store modem in
back pouch.
• Press ON to turn device back on.
• If device does not turn on, replace
battery.
Device won’t turn off ON not pressed long enough
to turn off device
• Press and hold ON for at least two
seconds.
Monitor/defibrillator
operates, but screen is
blank Operating temperature is too
low or too high • Operate defibrillator within specified
ambient temperature range.
Screen not operating
properly • Print ECG strip to assess rhythm and
other active vital signs.
• Press ANALYZE and use AED mode, if
necessary.
• Contact qualified service technician.
Monitor/defibrillator
operates, but screen not
readable Screen in direct sunlight • Change screen from color to black
and white.
• Reposition or shield device.
• Print ECG strip to assess rhythm and
other active vital signs.
• Press ANALYZE and use AED mode, if
necessary.
Table 10-2 General Troubleshooting Tips (Continued)
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION