R Series ALS In-service Guide
OVERVIEW
Color Coded Operating System
:
•
Review with the Mode Selector
dial.
o
RED
for Defibrillation
o
GREEN
for Pacing
o
GREY
for Monitoring.
Power Indicators
•
Battery Indicator
o
GREEN
= Charged
o
AMBER
= Charging
o
FLASHING
= Problem (check battery)
o
Indicator lights on battery show 30 min. increments
for a total of 4 hours of runtime.
o
If orange light appears on “?”of battery, call BioMed
to reset.
•
A/C Power Indicator
o
GREEN
= Device is plugged in
o
No light = Device is NOT plugged in
Test & Code Readiness Indicator
•
Every 24 hours, the device will do a 100 point test and will display a
Green check in window = Device is ready for use
Red x in window = Failed a part of the test. Device is NOT ready for use.
The device will display “Readiness Test Failed” on the screen and will
highlight what needs to be fixed. These are usually easily fixable problems
(No pads plugged in, no battery, no A/C power, etc).
After fixing any easily fixable problems, perform a
manual test
at 30J with
pads plugged in. “30J Test OK.” “Defib Pad Short.” and green check in
window indicates pass.
If the device reads “DEFIB FAILURE”, call BioMed.
Setup
•
A OneStep CPR Electrode should
ALWAYS
be connected to the therapy cable.
o
Ensures “Code-Readiness”
o
Allows the device to pass its Automated Daily Test.
Checks
•
Daily Check:
2 lights, a green check mark, the cap snugly on the back
•
Weekly Check:
Follow the “Weekly Test” instructions in your Code Log books
Recorder Tray
•
Press button to open door
•
Insert the paper with the black arrow facing towards the back of the device
•
Pull a strip or two forward and let paper drop
•
Close the door on top of the strip.
