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Here's a list of common problems and solutions involving Defibrillators. If you don't see the answer to your question here, please call Precise Biomedical at 216-351-6011 and ask to speak to one of our staff engineers.
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| Unit won't power up: |
- Possible dead wall outlet--check outlet with another device such as a lamp, etc.
- Possible dead battery. Charge battery for at least 12 hours and try again.
- Unit charged for at least 12 hours and won't hold a charge: call Precise for replacement battery.
- Possible blown fuse, check and replace fuse if applicable.
- Possible bad charge button. Most machines have more than one charge button. Try the different charge button.
- Possible insufficient battery power to charge capacitors. Charge batteries and try again.
- Possible bad capacitors in unit. Call Precise for additional tech support @ 216-351-6011.
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| Unit won't discharge:
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- Possible bad paddle switch. Place paddles in base and select discharge on selector. Call Precise for additional tech support @ 216-351-6011
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| Heart Monitor won't function: |
- Check status or battery for heart monitor portion. Change battery if necessary. Possible new batteries required if they don't take a change. Order new batteries from Precise BioMedical.
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| Trace is wandering or poor quality: |
- Possible new PT Cable needed. Possible bad electrodes. Replace electrodes and try trace again.
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