Introduction to Trouble Shooting

Introduction

This section describes how to test, calibrate, and troubleshoot the LIFEPAK 9A defibrillator/monitor. Topics cover:

1. The Performance Inspection Procedure (PIP)

2. The Test and Calibration Procedure (TCP)

3. Troubleshooting Aids.

NOTE:

Prefixes are used to distinguish testing steps.
PIP - identifies Performance Inspection Procedure steps
TCP - identifies Test and Calibration Procedure steps

Performance Inspection Procedure (PIP)

This Performance Inspection Procedure (PIP) checks whether a LIFEPAK 9A defibrillator/monitor is performing within specifications. The defibrillator/monitor case does not need to be opened to perform the PIP The PIP Checklist (page 3—17) may be photocopied and used to record the PIP results. If the defibrillator/monitor fails any part of the PIP, refer to the Test and Calibration Procedure (page 3—19) and the Troubleshooting Aids (page 3—39) for help in locating any failed subassemblies.

PIP - Purpose

This PIP checks whether the LIFEPAK 9A defibrillator/monitor is performing within specifications. Perform the PIP regularly as a periodic maintenance check and after any repair or calibration.

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