Esaote MyLabX6, Getting Started

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MyLab
- G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 5 - 1
Chapter
5
GETTI
NG STARTED
5. Using the System
This chapter provides a brief description of the system controls.
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AO
Refer to the “Advanced Operations” Manual for further detailed information.
Connecting the system to the mains
The power plug and the electrical main switch are located on the rear-bottom
of the system. The power plug symbol is screen-printed on the console
plastic.
Procedure 1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Connect
MyLab
to the power mains.
WARNING
When installing
MyLab
, check that the power cable is not tightly bent, that
it can’t be squashed by a misplaced foot or by heavy objects.
The earth terminal can be connected to an external protective earthing system
as additional protection. This connection is not necessary in most cases and
is only recommended for situations involving multiple equipment in a high-
risk patient environment to provide assurance that the whole equipment is at
the same potential and operates within acceptable leakage current limits.
Turning the System On and Off
At the examination site:
1. Position the system into its final position.
2. Rotate the control panel assembly into its working position.
3. Set the control panel height into a comfortable position.
4. Engage the wheel brakes by pressing each pedal fully down.
5. Position the monitor where you want it.