Electrical Safety Tests; General; Recommendations - GE Dash Port 2 Service Manual

Electrical Safety Tests

General

Recommendations

Test Conditions
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Maintenance: Electrical Safety Tests
Electrical safety tests provide a method of determining if potential
electrical health hazards to the patient or operator of the device exist.
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Failure to implement a satisfactory maintenance
schedule may cause undue equipment failure and
possible health hazards. Unless you have an Equipment
Maintenance Contract, GE does not in any manner
assume the responsibility for performing the
recommended maintenance procedures. The sole
responsibility rests with the individual or institution
using the equipment. GE service personnel may, at their
discretion, follow the procedures provided in this manual
as a guide during visits to the equipment site.
GE recommends that you perform electrical safety tests:
upon receipt of the device.
every twelve months thereafter, and
each time the main enclosure is disassembled or a circuit board is
removed, tested, repaired, or replaced.
Electrical safety tests may be performed under normal ambient
conditions of temperature, humidity, and pressure.
First complete ALL the electrical safety tests with a Dash monitor
connected to the docking station to verify proper operation of the
interconnected devices.
Second, complete the following electrical safety tests to verify proper
operation of the docking station as a stand-a-lone device:
"Power Outlet Test" on page
"Ground (Earth) Integrity" on page
"Ground (Earth) Wire Leakage Current Tests" on page
"Enclosure Leakage Current Test" on page 4-11
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