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Philips Medical Systems
HEARTSTART M5066A
Cleaning the HeartStart
The outside of the HeartStar t and its carry case can be clea ned with a soft cloth
dampened in soapy water, chlorine bleach (2 tablespoons per quart or liter of
water), or ammonia-based cleaners.
Reminders:
•Do not use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, strong solvents such as acetone or
acetone-based cleaners, abrasive materials, or enzymatic cleaners to clean
your HeartStart.
•Do not immerse the HeartStart in fluids or allow fluids to spill onto it.
Do not sterilize the defibrillator or its accessories.
Disposing of the HeartStart
The HeartStart and its accessories sh ould be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations.
Troubleshooting tips
The HeartStart’s green Ready light is your guide to knowing if the defibrillator is
ready for use.
• If the Ready light is blinking: The HeartStart has passed the battery
insertion self-test and the last period ic self-test and is therefore ready
for use.
• If the Ready light is solid: The Heart Start is in use or running a self-test.
• If the Ready light is off, the Hear tStart is chirping, and the i-button i s
flashing: A self-test error has occurred, there is a problem with the pads
or the battery power is low. Press the i-button for instructio ns.
• If the Ready light is off but the HeartStart is not chirping and the i-button
is not flashing: there is no battery inserted, the batt ery is depleted, or the
defibrillator needs repair. Insert/replace battery and run the se lf-test. As
long as the HeartStart passes the self-test, you can be assured it is ready
for use.
More detailed testing and troubleshooting information is available in
Appendix G.