Physio Control LIFEPAK CR PLus User manual

Maximizing the Life of the SafeGuard™Power System
LIFEPAK CR®Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS®DEFIBRILLATORS
Power System Overview
The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators are equipped with the SafeGuard power
system. The SafeGuard power system, unique in the industry, is comprised of an internal battery and
CHARGE-PAK™battery charger. Many AEDs are powered by external batteries that lose capacity over
time. The SafeGuard power system oers a dual layer of security as the CHARGE-PAK keeps the robust
internal battery at its optimum level.
Power System Useful Life
The internal battery is non-replaceable and is designed to last for the life of your device—8 years in a new
CR Plus. The CHARGE-PAK battery charger is designed to last 2 years if the device is maintained
appropriately and has not been used in an event.
To maximize the life of both the internal battery and the CHARGE-PAK, we recommend the following
storage and maintenance procedures.
Storage
To properly maintain the readiness of the power system, it is important to make sure that there is no
pressure on the On/O button. The following tips will help you maintain device readiness:
Soft Carrying Case
If your device has a soft shell carrying case, place this on your device as it provides an extra layer of
protection around the On/O button.
•Makesurethecarryingcaseissecuredcorrectly.Thetwo
Velcro®fasteners that hinge the top and bottom sections
of the carrying case should be strapped under the handle.
Position the case so that you can clearly see the readiness
display and so the bag closes securely when you pull down
the yellow tab.
•Makesurethetopofthecasedoesnotpressagainstthe
On/O button.
If your device does not come with a soft shell carrying case,
make sure it is stored in a location where the On/O button is protected.
Hard Case
If you are storing your device in a moving vehicle or location subject to movement or vibration, you may
want to consider storing your device in a hard case to prevent other objects from bumping against the
On/O button.
Internal battery
Replaceable CHARGE-PAK
battery charger

Accessory Storage
Make sure you are storing all of the accessories in the proper designated places.
•FirstsetofQUIK-PAK™electrodesshouldbepluggedintothedevice
and secured under the lid of the device, making sure the electrode
package does not interfere with complete closure of the device lid.
•Secondsetofelectrodesshouldbestoredintheelectrode
compartment inside the top section of the soft carrying case.
•Infant/ChildReducedEnergyDebrillationelectrodesshouldbe
stored in the starter pouch that can be attached to the soft carrying
case strap.
•TheAmbu®Res-Cue Kit®should be attached to the soft carrying
case strap.
Wall Cabinets
Make sure the On/O button is not pressing against the front of the wall cabinet. This might entail a method to ensure that the device doesn’t
slip from the original resting position. Some options include:
•Placingthedeviceinacarryingcase.
•Placingthedeviceonamountingplatform.
•Placingthedeviceonatackysurfacetopreventslipping.
Maintenance / Readiness Check
To properly maintain the readiness of the power system, do not turn the device on unnecessarily during maintenance procedures. Readiness
checks can be performed without turning on the device or opening the lid (i.e., pressing the On/O button).
•RoutinelychecktomakesurethattheOKsymbolisvisibleinthereadinessdisplay.Thedeviceperformsrobustself-testdiagnostics
and will indicate if an issue is detected, but you need to check for the OK regularly!
•ChecktheUseBydateontheelectrodepacket(visiblethroughthedebrillatorlidintheupperrightcorner)andalltheotherelectrode
packets. If the date has passed, replace the electrode packet and the battery charger.
Additional Support
Refer to the Operating Instructions for complete directions for use.
IntheU.S.,ifcustomershaveanyquestionsaboutthisstorageandmaintenancerecommendation,theymaycallTechnicalSupportat
1-800-442-1142, option 5, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. To order accessories, customers can visit
our webstore at https://store.physio-control.com, contact customer support at 1-800-442-1142, option 2, or contact an authorized
Physio-Controldistributor.CustomersoutsideoftheU.S.shouldcontacttheirlocalPhysio-Controlrepresentative.
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