Installation: Installation overview
3-2 Dash 3000/4000/5000 2000966-542D
Installation overview
The following illustrates the installation steps for patient-ready 
monitoring.
1. Check received equipment against the sales order.
2. Unpack equipment and inventory contents.
3. Inspect the equipment and its components carefully prior to 
installation. Refer to “Inspection” on page 3-3.
4. (Optional) Insert two batteries into the battery compartment slots. 
(Batteries should be charged for 4 hours before using device on 
patients.)
5. Connect the power cord to the power supply inlet on the Dash patient 
monitor. Secure the power cord to the back of the Dash using the 
power cord retention clamp, unless the Dash is used with the Dash 
Port 2 docking station. Then plug the power cord into the AC power 
outlet.
6. Connect peripheral equipment and network, if applicable.
7. Power up the Dash monitor. Go to “Configuration” on page 4-1 to 
configure for stand-alone or networked monitoring.
8. Connect patient cables per the operator’s manual.
9. Qualified personnel must perform the “Dash installation checkout 
procedure” on page 3-8, and should record the values of each required 
electrical safety test in the “Checklist” on page D-1.