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Flex Focus 1202 User Guide (BB1756-Q) Safety Information 11
Chapter 2
Safety Information
The system can be used for continuous operation, but imaging duration for individual
patients must not exceed 60 minutes. We recommend, however, that you turn off the
system at the end of each workday.
Safety Information
This user guide contains cautions, warnings and other information about what you
must do to ensure the safe and proper performance of the ultrasound system and the
optional battery charger station (UA1247). You must also follow local government
rules and guidelines at all times.
NOTE:
Notes contain information that you should be aware of.
Safety Symbols and Information on the Equipment
Table 2-1 contains brief explanations of the symbols and information used to label the
equipment. (Some labels in the table may appear on the transducer.)
BK Ultrasound disclaims all responsibility for the operating safety, reliability and
performance of the equipment if these symbols and warnings are disregarded in any
way.
WARNING
Warnings contain information that is important for avoiding personal injury.
Caution
Cautions contain information and instructions that must be followed to avoid
damaging equipment, data, or software.
Symbol Name Description
Caution or Warning Consult accompanying user guides when you
encounter this sign on the instrument, to avoid
reducing its safety.
Consult instructions
for use Consult user guide or other instructions.
Pushing prohibited Do not use excessive force to push the system.
Excessive force when pushing over uneven surfaces
can cause the system to overbalance and tip.
Manufacturer Legal manufacturer.
Table 2-1. Symbols and information on the equipment.