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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................1
Checkout Procedure....................................................................................................................................................1
LCT-601 for Manufacturers: NFPA 99, Section 10.2.13: Manufacturer’s Tests for Safety of Patient-
Care-Related Electrical Appliances...........................................................................................................................3
Paragraph 10.2.13.2: Grounding Circuit Continuity Test......................................................................3
Paragraph 10.2.13.4: Leakage Current from Appliance to Ground .......................................................4
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Paragraph 10.2.13.5.1: Leakage Current from Patient Connected Leads to Ground
(Nonisolated) ...............................................................................................................................................5
Paragraph 10.2.13.5.2: Leakage Current from Patient Connected Leads to Ground (Isolated)........6
Paragraph 10.2.13.5.3: Isolation Test (Isolated Input)...........................................................................7
Paragraph 10.2.13.5.4: Between Leads (Nonisolated Input)..................................................................7
Paragraph 10.2.13.5.5: Between Leads (Isolated Input).........................................................................8
LCT-601 for End Users: NFPA 99, Section 8.4.1.3:................................................................................................11
Paragraph 8.4.1.3.2: Grounding Circuit Continuity Test.......................................................................11
Paragraph 8.4.1.3.4: Leakage Current - Fixed Equipment......................................................................12
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Paragraph 8.4.1.3.5: Leakage Current - Portable Equipment.................................................................13
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Paragraph 8.4.1.3.6.1: Portable Equipment Lead to Ground – Nonisolated Input Test.....................14
Paragraph 8.4.1.3.6.2: Portable Equipment Lead to Ground – Isolated Input Test............................15
Paragraph 10.2.13.5.3: Isolation Test (Isolated Input) ...........................................................................16
Paragraph 8.4.1.3.6.4: Between Leads (Nonisolated Input)...................................................................16
Paragraph 8.4.1.3.6.5: Between Leads (Isolated Input)..........................................................................17
Paragraph 8.4.2.2.1.1: Leakage Current for Facility Owned Appliances - Portable
Equipment.....................................................................................................................................................18
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Technical Assistance .................................................................................................................................................19
Annual Calibration Information ................................................................................................................................
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Calibration Instructions..............................................................................................................................................21
Annual Maintenance Check of internal component values .................................................................21
Summary of Contents for LCT-601
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