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Chapter 2: Routine Maintenance
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Service Manual 2-9
Dielectric Withstand - Hi-pot Test
The following test described is NOT recommended to be performed as part of a comprehensive preventive
maintenance program.
CAUTIon! Dielectric Withstand Voltage / Hi-pot Testing is degradable to the monitor. Performing this test
may result in monitor failure.
Install shorting plugs in all patient connectors. 1.
Attach the Advisor 2.
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unit to the Safety Analyzer by connecting the “red” lead to both prongs on the unit’s
power cord, and the “black” lead to the unit’s enclosure (shaft of the rotary encoder, remove knob for test).
Verify that no breakdown occurs at 1500 VAC for a period not more than 1 minute 6 seconds or less than 1 3.
minute.
Move the “black” lead to the shorting plug on the ECG connector. 4.
Verify that no breakdown occurs at 4000 VAC for a period not more than 3 seconds or less than 2 seconds. 5.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the oximeter, both IP channels (if installed), and both Temp channels (if installed). 6.
Move the “black” lead to the shorting plug on the serial port (if installed). 7.
Verify that no breakdown occurs at 1500 VAC for a period not more than 1 minute 6 seconds or less than 1 8.
minute.