Turning On The System - GE Carestation 620 User's Reference Manual

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Carestation 620/650/650c (A1)

Turning on the system

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1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Make sure the
mains indicator light is on.
• The mains indicator is lit when AC power is connected.
• Battery is charging if it is not already fully charged.
1. Mains indicator
2. On/Standby switch
Figure 3-1 • Mains indicator and On/Standby switch
2. Check that the breathing system is properly connected.
Do not turn on the system with the right-hand
(inspiratory) port plugged.
3. Push the On/Standby switch for 1 second to turn on the system.
The Total flow indicator shows total fresh gas flow and the
display shows the power-up screen.
The system does a series of automated self tests.
In case of emergency, during power-up, O2 and agent delivery is
possible in bag mode.
4. Perform a Full Test before the first case of the day.
5. Perform a preoperative checkout before each case. See the
"Preoperative checkout" section.
Note The system must perform a power-up self test after 12 hours of
remaining on. If the system has been on longer than 12 hours
without a power-up self test, the 'Turn power Off and On for self
tests' alarm occurs. Turn the power off and then back on between
cases to resolve the alarm.
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