Visual Inspection - GE MAC 3500 Service Manual

Troubleshooting
Verify the following:
• The power cord is connected to both the AC Mains on the back of the device
and an AC outlet.
• The green AC power light is lit, indicating the device is receiving power from
the AC outlet.
Refer to
power light.
• Is the writer door closed?
Refer to
writer door.
• Have there been any changes in the use, location, or environment of the equipment
that could cause the failure?
Electromagnetic equipment—such as cell phones, radios, televisions, and so
on—can interfere with the device and cause system failures. Verify the environment
meets minimum requirements described in
Compatibility".
• Has the equipment hardware or software been modified since last use?
Check with the hospital's staff to determine whether the hardware or software
has been modified in any way.
• Is operator error the cause of the problem?
Try to repeat the scenario exactly and compare that to the proper operation of the
equipment described in the operator's manual.

Visual Inspection

A thorough visual inspection of the equipment can save time. Small
things—disconnected cables, missing hardware, loose components—can frequently
cause symptoms and equipment failures that may appear to be unrelated and difficult
to track.
Area
I/O connectors and
cables
Interface cables
Fuses
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"Hardware Description" on page 29
Chapter 5, "Maintenance", for instructions on opening and closing the
Look for the following problems
• Fraying or other damage
• Bent prongs or pins
• Cracked housing
• Loose plug screws
• Excessive tension or wear
• Loose connections
• Out-of-place strain reliefs
• Incorrect type or rating
• Overloads or failures
MAC™ 3500
for the location of the AC Mains and AC
Appendix C, "Electromagnetic
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