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Philips Medical Systems
APPENDICES
If the FRx does not turn on when you press the On/Off button, remove the
battery and replace it with a new battery if available and press the On/Off button
to turn on the defibrillator. If no spare battery is availab le, remove the installed
battery for five seconds, then reinsert it and run a battery insertion self-test.
If the problem continues, do not use th e defibrillator. Attend to the patient,
providing CPR if needed, until emergency medical perso nnel arrive.
Troubleshooting while the FRx is being used(green Ready light is solid)
Always follow any instructions the device gives.
defibrillator says: possible cause recommended action
... to replace the
battery immediately
The battery is nearly depl eted. The
FRx will turn off unless a new battery
is installed.
Install a new battery immediately.
... to plug in pads
connector
... to replace pads
• The pads connector has been
unplugged.
• The pads have been damaged.
• The pads have been peeled from the
case, but have not been successfully
attached to the patient. There may
be a problem with the pads .
• Plug in the pads conne ctor.
• Replace the damaged pads.
• Replace the pads on patient with
new pads to continue with the
rescue.
... to press the pads firmly
to the skin
... to make sure the pads
have been removed
from the case
... the pads should not
be touching the
patient’s clothing
... to make sure the pads
connector is fully inserted
• The pads are not properly applied to
the patient.
• The pads are not making good
contact with the patient's bare chest
because of moisture or excessive
hair.
• The pads are touching each other.
• The pads may not have been
removed from the case or may be on
the patient’s clothing.
• Pads connector is not fully inserted.
• Make sure that the pads are sticking
completely to the patient’s skin.
• If the pads are not sticking, dry the
patient's chest and shave or clip any
excessive chest hair.
• Reposition the pads.
• Make sure pads are not in the case
or on patient’s clothing.
• Make sure the pads connector is fully
inserted.
If the voice instruction continues after
you do these things, replace the pads
set.