Electrical Safety Tests - GE CARESCAPE Monitor B850 Technical Manual

Electrical safety tests

Recommendations
2040384-004D
Electrical safety tests provide a method of determining if potential electrical health
hazards to the patient or operator of the device exist.
Qualified personnel must perform all safety tests presented in this section.
Upon receipt of the device (patient monitor and its associated equipment). Refer
to "Installation checkout procedure"
Every 12 months thereafter (planned maintenance). Refer to
schedule" on page 7-2 for more information.
Each time the main enclosure is disassembled or a circuit board is removed,
tested, repaired, or replaced (corrective maintenance). Refer to
checkout" on page 9-10 and 9-20.
Record the values of each required electrical safety test in the
page B-3, or equivalent.
These instructions are intended for every component in the system. If the Tram-Rac
housing does not have its own power supply, it should remain connected to the patient
monitor throughout the safety tests.
WARNING
Only perform maintenance procedures specifically described in the
manual.
WARNING
Preventive maintenance should be carried out annually. Failure to
implement the recommended maintenance schedule may cause
equipment failure and possible health hazards.
NOTE
The manufacturer does not, in any manner, assume the responsibility for
performing the recommended maintenance schedule, unless an Equipment
Maintenance Agreement exists. The sole responsibility rests with the individuals,
hospitals, or institutions utilizing the device.
CARESCAPE Monitor B850
on page 5-16 for more information.
"Maintenance
"Check form"
"Recommended
on
5-3