User Manual

LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS Defibrillator Operating Instructions 2-5

2 Getting Started

Getting Started

Inside Features

The inside features of the defibrillator are designed to make it easy to use during a cardiac arrest event.

When you press the

ON-OFF button, the lid opens, the defibrillator turns on, and you see the electrode

packet and its release handle as shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-2 describes the inside features.

Figure 2-2 Inside Features

CHARGE-PAK battery

charger

The CHARGE-PAK battery charger delivers a trickle charge to the internal

battery. The battery charger can provide a charge for approximately two years,

as long as the defibrillator is not used.

IrDA port The Infrared Data Association defines specifications for infrared wireless

communications. The IrDA port provides wireless communications for

transferring data from your defibrillator to a PC.

Carrying Handle The carrying handle is used to transport the defibrillator.

Safety Warnings Safety warnings provide important information concerning the defibrillator’s

use and service.

Serial Number Label The serial number label includes the defibrillator identification number.

Table 2-1 Outside Controls, Indicators, and Labels (Continued)

Feature Description

Quick reference card

Use By date

Electrode packet

release handle

Electrode packet

anchor pin