Equipment and Personnel Safety
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Equipment and Personnel Safety
The concerns listed below can seriously affect the safety of equipment and personnel during a
diagnostic ultrasound examination.
Do not use the equipment if a safety problem is known to exist. Have the unit repaired and
performance verified by qualified service engineer before returning to use.
Equipment and Personnel Safety
WARNING
The system voltage may cause serious injury or damage to the system.
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Installing the system yourself may cause damage to the system or electrical shock.
To avoid damage to the system and avoid electrical shock, only qualified ALPINION
service engineer must install the system.
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When you observe that the system causes any malfunction, you must stop operating
the system and take proper action for patients. After that, contact ALPINION service
engineer.
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Do not modify this system such as system components, or software. When you modify
the system, it may cause safety hazards. Only qualified ALPINION service engineer
must modify the system.
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Always make sure you turn off the system power and unplug the power cord from the
power outlet before cleaning up and disinfecting the system.
WARNING
To avoid injury:
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Do not remove the covers of a system yourself to avoid damage to the system and
unexpected electrical shock. Only qualified ALPINION service engineer must repair or
replace components.
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You must make sure grounded integrity of the power outlet and system regularly.
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To avoid risk of electric shock, you must connect the system to the supply mains with
the protective earth.
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Do not allow water or liquids on or above the system. Dripping water or liquids into
the system may cause electrical shock and damage to the system.
WARNING
Always make sure that you do not operate the system in the presence of flammable or
explosive liquids, vapors or gases. Malfunctions in the system, or sparks generated by
fan motors, can electrically ignite these substances. Operators should be aware of the
following points to prevent such explosion hazards.
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If flammable substances are detected in the environment, do not plug in or turn on
the system.
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If flammable substances are detected after the system has been turned on, do not
attempt to turn off the system, or to unplug it.
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If flammable substances are detected, evacuate and ventilate the area before turning
off the system.
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