GE Vivid q N - Section 10-6 Electrical Safety Tests

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IRECTION FQ091019, REVISION 2 VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance 10-19
Section 10-6
Electrical Safety Tests
10-6-1 Safety Test Overview
The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and conform to NFPA 99 (For USA) and IEC
60601-1 Medical Equipment Safety Standards. They are intended for the electrical safety evaluation of
cord-connected, electrically operated, patient care equipment. If additional information is needed, refer
to the NFPA 99 (for USA) and IEC 60601-1 documents.
Test the system, peripherals and probes for current leakage.
To minimize the risk of a probe causing electrical shock, the customer should observe the following
recommendations:
• Do not use a probe that is cracked or damaged in any way
WARNINGWARNING
THE USER MUST ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE PERFORMED AT
LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PATIENT
SAFETY STANDARD IEC-EN 60601-1. ONLY TRAINED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO
PERFORM THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
CAUTION
Compare all safety-test results with safety-test results of previously performed safety tests e.g.
last year etc. in event of unexplainable abrupt changes of safety-test results, consult
experienced authorized service personnel or ge for further analysis.
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, the unit under test must not be connected to other electrical
equipment. Remove all interconnecting cables and wires. The operator and patient must not
come into contact with the unit while the tests are being performed.
CAUTION
Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated probes and other components
that have been in patient contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures
before handling the equipment.
WARNINGWARNING
EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE FATAL INJURY.
EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE CAN INDICATE DEGRADATION OF INSULATION OR
OTHER PART AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. DO NOT
USE PROBES OR EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE.
NOTICE
When the SafeLock Cartis connected to the wall outlet and the main circuit breaker is in the ON position,
the AC Box Fan is operated - even if the system power is turned OFF.