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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Back View
Note:
To prevent inadvertent depletion of the defibrillator batteries, disconnect external devices
from the system connector when not in use.
Table 3-6 Back View
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Battery wells, pins,
and contacts
Each well holds one Lithium-ion battery. Two
pins in each well transfer the battery power.
Battery contacts transfer battery status
information.
CO
2
exhaust port
Connects to a scavenger system when
monitoring EtCO
2
during use of anesthetics.
Standard paddle wells,
retainers, and test
contacts
Paddle wells stow standard (hard) paddles.
Retainers provide secure retention and quick
removal of the paddles. Test contacts allow
complete paddles defibrillation checks
according to the Operator’s Checklist.
See page 6-6 and
Operator’s Checklist
in
the back of this manual
USB port cover
Protects USB port from the environment.
For future use
System connector
Connects device to a gateway or external
computer for transfer of patient reports. Also
provides real-time ECG output.
Auxiliary power
connector
Connects to an optional AC or DC power
adapter. Allows use of auxiliary power source.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD
If you are monitoring a patient and using the system connector, all equipment
connected to the system connector must be battery powered or electrically isolated
from AC power according to EN 60601-1. If in doubt, disconnect the patient from the
defibrillator before using the system connector. Only use Physio-Control recommended
data transmission cables. For more information, contact Physio-Control Technical
Support.