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7.2 Potential Equalisation
The bed is equipped with a standard protective connector. This connector shall be used for potential equalisation
between the bed and any intravascular or intracardiac device connected to the patient to protect the patient from
static electric shocks.
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Fig. 6 Potential Equalisation
1. Potential equalisation connector – female
2. Potential equalisation connector – male
Use equalisation connector if:
the patient is connected to any intravascular or intracardiac device.
Before connecting the patient to an intravascular/intracardiac device:
Connect the ground wire of the device to the potential equalisation connector 2 on the bed on which the
patient in question is lying.
Use a standard hospital connector 1.
Make sure that the connectors match.
Make sure that there is no possibility for inadvertent disconnection.
Before moving the bed:
Disconnect the patient from the intravascular or intracardiac device.
Disconnect the potential equalisation connector.