Manual

4-64 LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring Continuous Temperature
Cleaning and Disposal
Temperature probes are disposable and intended for single-patient use. Do not clean and reuse
temperature probes. Dispose of the contaminated waste according to local protocols.
Temperature adapter cables are reusable and may be cleaned. To clean the reusable temperature
cable:
1. Disconnect the cable from the monitor.
2. Use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a germicidal solution to wipe clean. See "Cleaning the
Device" on page 10-15 for a list of acceptable cleaning solutions.
3. Allow to dry before reconnecting the cable to the monitor.
For information about cleaning the device, see "Cleaning the Device" on page 10-15.
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 4-11 Troubleshooting Tips for Temperature Monitoring
OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
CHECK SENSOR message
appears and value is “---”
Temperature value is out of
range
• Check that probe is positioned
properly.
Temperature probe is
dislodged or positioned
incorrectly
• Check that probe is positioned
properly.
Probe not connected to
cable, or cable not
connected to device
• Check that probe and cable are
connected properly.
Damaged cable or probe • Replace damaged cable or probe.
CHECK SENSOR message
appears while value is
displayed
Temperature probe is
dislodged and value is below
31°C (87.8°F)
• Check that probe is positioned
properly.
Temperature probe is
dislodged and value is above
41.0°C (105.8°F)
• Check that probe is positioned
properly.
TEMP: ACCURACY OUTSIDE
LIMITS message appears
and value is
XXX
Temperature accuracy check
failed
• Turn device off and then on again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
XXX appears in place of
temperature reading
Temperature module is not
calibrated
• Turn device off and then on again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.
Temperature module failed • Turn device off and then on again.
• If problem persists, contact
qualified service personnel.