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Philips Medical Systems
APPENDICES
Troubleshooting while the FRx is not being used(green Ready light is not on)
Press the blue i-button to check defibrillator status, a nd follow any instructions the
device gives.
behavior possible cause recommended action
chirps or
i-button flashes
• The battery power is low or the pads
need to be replaced.
• The pads may be damaged or the
adhesive dried out.
• The pads case may be open.
• The defibrillator may have been turned
off without a pads set installed.
• The Training Pads II set has been left in
the defibrillator.
• The Infant/Child Key may have been
left installed.
• The defibrillator has been sto red
outside the recommended
temperature range.
• The defibrillator has detected an error
during a self-test or cannot perfo rm a
self-test, or the Shock button is
damaged.
• Press the blue i-button. Replace the
battery or pads if instructed.
• Replace the pads with a new set
and do not open the case until pads
are needed in an emergency.
• Make sure the pads case is closed.
• Make sure the pads are properly
installed. (See Chapter 2 for
directions.)
• Remove the Training Pads II set
and replace it with a set of SMART
Pads II.
• Remove the Infant/Child Key.
• Remove the battery for five
seconds then reinstall it to start
the battery insertion self-test. If it
fails, insert a new battery to repeat
the test. If it fails again, do not use
the defibrillator. If it passes, store
the defibrillator within the
recommended temperature range.
• Contact Philips for service if
needed.
no chirping
and/or
i-button does not flash,
or
no response to
pressing i-button
• The battery is missing or comple tely
depleted.
• The defibrillator may have been
physically damaged.
• Remove the battery for five
seconds then reinstall it to start
the battery insertion self-test. If it
fails, insert a new battery and
repeat the test. If it fails again, do
not use the defibrillator.
• Contact Philips for service.