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Philips Medical Systems
HEARTSTART FRx 861304 OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTE: The FRx is designed to be used with a carry
case. A number of carry cases are offered to meet the needs of
your individual defibrillation program. These include a standard
carry case and a hard-shell carry case. See Appendix A for
information about these as well as a list of training materials and
other accessories available from Philips.
Setting up the FRx
Setting up the FRx is simple and quick.
1. Open the SMART Pads II
*
package and take out the Pads Case
(A). Do not open the pads case until you need to use the pads in an
emergency. Plug the pads cable connector into the connector
port on the FRx (B). Store the unopened Pads Case in the
pocket provided in the defibrillator carry case.
2. Open the battery package and remove
the battery. Place the bottom end (A)
of the battery into the bottom of the
compartment on the back of the FRx,
then firmly press down the top (latch)
end of the battery into the
compartment, until it clicks into place
(B).
3. Set the FRx and the Pads Case on a flat surface and let the FRx
run its automatic battery insertion self-test. Testing the Shock
button and the On/Off button is part of the self-test. The FRx
will say “shock button test” and then instruct you to push the
Shock button. It will then say “On/Off button test” and instruct
you to push the On/Off button. Push the buttons when
* Unless otherwise noted, references to pads in this document are to HeartStart
SMART Pads II.
2. Insert battery in FRx.
1A. Remove Pads
Case from packaging.
1B. Plug in pads
cable connector.