Philips M3861A, M3860A manual General troubleshooting, Symptom

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symptom

General troubleshooting

possible cause recommended action

Status Indicator:

FLASHING RED X

Audio signal:

CHIRPING

•The energy remaining in the battery is low.

•The FR2+ has been stored outside the recommended temperature range.

•An error has been detected as part of the self-test.

•The FR2+ has been unable to perform its daily self-tests.

•Replace battery with a new M3863A FR2 standard or a charged M3848A FR2+ rechargeable battery as soon as possible.

•Remove and reinstall the battery and run a battery insertion self-test. A screen prompt will tell you if the FR2+

has been stored outside the recommended temperature range. See Appendix B for recommended range.

•Remove and reinstall the battery and perform the battery insertion self-test. If it fails, install a new battery and repeat the test. If it fails again, do not use the FR2+.

•Make sure defibrillator pads are not attached to the FR2+.

Status Indicator:

FLASHING OR SOLID RED X

Audio signal:

CHIRPING

Screen prompt (displayed for 10 seconds at the end of a BIT, before FR2+ turns off):

NOT READY FOR USE

or

SELFTEST FAILED

A test revealed a failure or error. The FR2+ performs self-tests every time it is turned on, when a battery is inserted, and periodically while it is in standby mode.

•Unplug the pads connector from the FR2+, if connected.

•Remove and reinstall the battery and check the results of the battery insertion self-test. If it fails, install a new M3863A FR2 standard battery or a charged M3848A FR2+ rechargeable battery and repeat the test. If it fails again, do not use the FR2+.

NOTE: You can stop the tests and use the FR2+ as soon as you see the Status Indicator change to the flashing black hourglass. Simply press the On/Off button to stop the test and put the FR2+ into standby mode. The FR2+ is then ready for use.

P hili ps Me dical Sy stems

M3860A/M3861A HEARTSTART FR2+