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Electrical safety
WARNING
2076152-001
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The anesthesia system or other equipment does not block the
wall mains outlet.
•
If an optional suction regulator is present, ensure there is
adequate suction.
Any non-medical equipment used with the system must be supplied
by a power source using a separating transformer. Failure to do so
may increase enclosure leakage current above levels allowed by IEC
60601-1 in normal conditions and under single-fault conditions. This
may cause electrical shock to the patient or operator.
After connecting anything to these outlets, conduct a complete
system leakage current test (according to IEC 60601-1).
The system provides connections for items such as
printers, visual displays and hospital information
networks (only connect items that are intended to be part
of the system). When these items (non-medical
equipment) are combined with the system, these
precautions must be followed:
•
Do not place items not approved to IEC 60601-1
closer than 1.5 m to the patient.
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All items (medical electrical equipment or non-
medical electrical equipment) connected to the
system by a signal input/signal output cable must be
supplied from an AC power source which uses a
separating transformer (in accordance with national
and international standards) or be provided with an
additional protective earth conductor.
•
If a portable multiple socket outlet assembly is used
as an AC power source, it must comply with IEC
60601-1-1. The assembly must not be placed on the
floor. Using more than one portable multiple socket
outlet assembly is not recommended. Using an
extension cord is not recommended.
•
An operator of the medical electrical system must not
touch non-medical electrical equipment and the patient
simultaneously. This may cause an unsafe electrical
shock to the patient.
•
An operator of the medical electrical system must not
touch the contacts of electrical connectors and the
patient simultaneously. This may cause an unsafe
electrical shock to the patient.
1 Introduction
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