Hospitals Rely on Schneider Electric
Patient care power distribution systems exist to fulfill the safety requirements of patient care areas from bedrooms to treatment / exam rooms to operating rooms. Schneider Electric leads the market in providing hospital panels and line isolation monitors and Schneider Canada Services has the expertise to provide the right type of testing and maintenance service for patient care power distribution systems from any manufacturer.
All tests and procedures are performed in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code and CSA standards to meet the requirement of the local hospital accreditation agency.
Measurements and testing are performed to ensure the safety and reliability of the power system, including:
- Hazard index of isolated system and individual isolated circuits
- Verification of secondary circuits to determine which areas and devices they serve
- Testing of the line isolation monitors and remote alarm modules to ensure that warning lights and audible alarms operate correctly
- Receptacle retentive force test
- Receptacle polarity test
- Conductor insulation integrity test
- Circuit breaker mechanical operation test
- Branch circuit voltage drop test
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- Voltage difference between ground points test
- Ground return path voltage rise
- Written test results of all inspections and tests are provided, as well as any recommended remedial actions
