GE Healthcare Optima XR200amx - Section 3.5 Ground and Leakage Testing

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IRECTION 5336113-1EN, REVISION 10 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Chapter 3 Installation Page 37
Section 3.5 Ground and leakage testing
Perform ground resistance testing & leakage testing only in the cases outlined in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Test requirements
3.5.1 Performing ground resistance testing
Ground resistance testing must be performed if the AC power plug has been replaced or disturbed.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Voltage present!
Disconnect the AC charging plug from any wall outlet power source.
3.5.1.1 Gathering test equipment
Obtain a Hioki 3157 grounding tester or equivalent. For sites in Europe, use the cables that are
provided with the Hioki tester. For sites outside of Europe, obtain the following:
• Two green/yellow ground stranded wire cables:
- Cable A = 2.5 mm² (12 AWG), 3 m (9.8 ft)
- Cable B = 2.5 mm² (12 AWG), 5 m (16.4 ft)
• Two lugs to fit 0.64 cm (0.25 in) terminals to the meter end of each cable (Figure 3-5).
• Two clamps to fit onto the other end of the cables (Figure 3-5).
Site location Perform ground testing? Perform leakage testing?
Within the United States
Yes, if you replace a damaged plug
or power cord or incoming AC
circuitry.
Yes
Outside of the United States
Yes, if you replace the standard
U.S. style plug with a regionally
compliant plug, or if you replace a
damaged plug or power cord or
incoming AC circuitry.
Yes