Electrical Safety Tests; General; Conditions; Required Equipment - GE Transport Pro Service Manual

Electrical Safety Tests

General

Conditions

Required Equipment

Recommended Tests

9-2
Checkout: 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.
Perform electrical safety tests under normal ambient conditions of
temperature, humidity, and pressure.
NOTE
When testing the monitor, the device under test includes the optional
external power supply.
The recommended test equipment required to perform electrical safety
tests is listed below.
Item
Leakage current tester
Digital multimeter (DMM)
Ground bond tester
External power supply
WARNING
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 the following safety tests:
Power outlet
Ground (earth) integrity
Ground (earth) wire leakage current
Transport Pro
2012659-042
Specification
Equivalent to the circuits shown
AC V, ohms
0 – 1 ohm
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