GE 5346769, Basic Service Manual

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GE H
EALTHCARE
LOGIQ C3/C5 P
REMIUM
D
IRECTION
5341787-100, R
EVISION
8 B
ASIC
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Section 1-3 - Safety Considerations 1 - 9
Section 1-3
Safety Considerations
1-3-1 Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
1-3-2 Human Safety
Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Only personnel who have participated in a LOGIQ C3/C5 Premium Training are authorized to service
the equipment.
1-3-3 Mechanical Safety
WARNING WARNING
WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
WARNING WARNING
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT
CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
WARNING WARNING
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK,
IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
CAUTION
The LOGIQ C3/C5 Premium weighs 75 kg or more, depending on installed peripherals, when
ready for use. Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the
precautions listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
Be sure the pathway is clear.
Use slow, careful motions.
Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 75 kg (169 lbs).
WARNING WARNING
AFTER UNPLUG POWER CORD, WAIT FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR
CAPACITORS TO DISCHARGE AS THERE ARE NO TEST POINTS TO VERIFY
ISOLATION.